Living 4 Him

A weekly devotion designed to bring the life of Jesus to your daily living

Category: Life in God

  • Prayers of Abundance

    “I came that they might have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10RSV A new coat of paint lights up a room. A new pair of shoes perks up your…

  • Questions Jesus Asked: Why Are You Afraid?

    The wind ceased and there was great calm.  Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” Mark 4:40 CSB I startle easily; much too…

  • Words from the Cross: We Need God

    About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”) Matthew 27:46  (NIV) The scripture above hits…

  • Words from the Cross: We Need Each Other

    “When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” John 19: 26-27 The retelling…

  • Words from the Cross: In Paradise

    “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”  Luke 23:43 It is hard for us to imagine the offenses that would drive a culture to crucify…

  • The Invitations of Jesus: Go in Peace

    “Peace be with you.” John 20:26 Go in peace.  Those words bring refreshment, like a cool rain shower on a hot day.  But when Jesus speaks Go in peace, the…

  • The Invitations of Jesus: Abide in My Love

    “As the Father loved me, so I have loved you.  Abide in my love.” John 15:9 (NKJV) Jesus’ disciples received great wisdom the night before he died.  Gathered in the…

  • What We Learn from the Angels

    “I bring you good news of great joy which shall be to all people.” Luke 2:10 In November I had the great privilege of attending an Aspire Conference at my…

  • Praying Like Jesus: Unload Your Burdens

    “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death.” Matthew 26:38 As we conclude this series of devotions dedicated to the prayers of Jesus we look at one…

  • Praying Like Jesus: Seek Protection

    “He is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.”  Psalm 18:30 In this world of wants and needs, one can easily be pulled onto the path of…

Poetry

Christian poetry on Christ Art

https://www.thewayback2ourselves.com/journal/notjustawaterfall

About

Janice Gibson was an elementary school teacher for 33 years and used Jesus Christ as a model for her interactions and instruction with students. She is also the author of Spiritually Fit: God’s Workout for You available on Westbow Press Amazon or Christianbook.