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Previously published under the title Still Moments in the Presence of God.
This edition published 2019
Ebook edition created 2019
ISBN 978-1-4934-2184-8
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Epigraph
GOD'S WAY IS PERFECT. ALL THE LORDS PROMISES PROVE TRUE. 2 SAMUEL 22:31 NLT
Contents
Cover
Presentation Page
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Epigraph
Introduction
Chosen of God
His Purpose Prevails
Always Keeping Watch
Angry No More
The Spirits Pledge
God Will Do It
Given for You
Over All the Earth
When You Believe
Buried with Christ
He Knows His Own
His Many Gifts
Friendly Lines
Building the Inner You
Looking Up
The Little Ones
Clean before God
He Is with You
Sticking with It
Holding Fast
Standing with Confidence
Choppy Water
Questions! Questions!
Standing Strong
Bound Up with God
Good Choices
Deliver Me, Lord!
Healing Comfort
The Lord Satisfies
Fight-or-Flight
My Heart Is Yours
Understanding Gods Ways
Gods Hand of Love
God Is Faithful
Investing in Dreams
Lifted Up
Dont Ever Give Up
When Enemies Roar
Entering Gods Kingdom
Living Forever
In His Footsteps
Excellent Thoughts
Expect Gods Best
Settled in Faith
Great Is His Faithfulness
The Family of God
Overcoming Fear
Receive Forgiveness
Basking in Freedom
All Things Are New
The Closest of Friends
A Bright Future
Gods Generosity
Crowned with His Glory
Taking Up the Calling
He Is Faithful
Completely Forgiven
He Is Kind
Unfailing Love
Showing Mercy
Never Alone
In His Presence
He Is Good
Unending Grace
Suffering Loss
Lead Me, Lord
God Takes Our Guilt
A Happy Heart
Safe in His Arms
Gods Healing Hands
The Blessing of Good Health
Our Heavenly Home
He Hears Your Cry
Created in Holiness
Receiving the Holy Spirit
Honesty before God
God Bestows Honor
Waiting in Hope
An Open Door
Walking Humbly
Spiritual Hunger
Who Are You?
Listen Up
Doing What Is Right
Never-Ending Joy
No Fear of Judgment
Tempered by Mercy
Jesus Tipped the Scales
A Gentle Touch
Living in the Kingdom
Seeking Knowledge
Into Gods Hands
Living in Him
Light My Way
No, Never Alone
Only for You
Open Hearts
One before God
Growing Up
Think on This
Looking Up
Right Thinking
Signs and Wonders
Living for Others
Deep and Wide
Love and Obedience
Waiting on the Lord
Seeking Peace
Able under Fire
Stay with the Plan
He Alone Matters
God of Power
Praise Him
He Hears Us
Pride in Our God
Prospering His Way
The Price of Protection
All Our Needs
Pure and Healthy
For His Purpose
Joyful Reconciliation
Redeemed by Love
Those Who Come Near
A Good Name
True Sorrow
Stepping Up
Resting in Him
Newness of Life
Spiritual Eyes
The Lord Gives
Living for Jesus
Giving It All
Rescue Me
Real Satisfaction
Living in Gods Word
Reaching Out to God
Serving God
Joy for Sorrow
Graceful Words
Growing in God
Doing Whats Right
Standing Strong
Calling for Help
The Light of Life
The Secret of Success
Coming Glory
His Generous Gifts
Learning from Him
A Way of Escape
Fully Satisfied
Thoughtful Delights
Someone New
Far, Far Away
Hidden Treasure
Stepping-Stones
Trusting Jesus
Every True Word
Know and Understand
Standing as One
Others First
Celebrating the Victory
Much Wealth
Strength for Weakness
God Is Great
Wholeness in God
He Who Is Wise
Unto the Lord
Dont Worry
Worship Him
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There has not failed one word of all His good promise, which He promised through His servant Moses.
1 KINGS 8:56 NKJV
Chosen of God
YOU ARE MY SERVANT, I HAVE CHOSEN YOU AND NOT REJECTED YOU. ISAIAH 41:9 NASB
W hat can we do to win Gods approval? Nothing! His approval is already ours in Christ.
A newborn baby doesnt need to jump through any hoops for Mom and Dad to cry tears of joy that a child has been born. God does not reject us because we make mistakes. Parents dont reject a child because she stumbles when shes learning to walk. We serve God not to gain his acceptance but because we already have it.
Our service to God is an offering of gratitude; he has chosen us! We get to be part of the beautiful work he is doing in our world.