A Day's Devotion

“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” –Romans 8:37

Today is a day that began with a great load of stress, a load that grew heavier on my shoulders as the day progressed. But I have found, as I always find when I go to my Father in prayer and meditation, those words of comfort and joy that always soothe my spirit. Because of His promises, I have hope; because I have waited on the Lord, I have strength; because of  His great love, He has renewed my spirit.

“The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not grow faint or weary; His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might, He increases strength. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall, but they who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up on wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” –Isaiah 40:28-31

I am satisfied in my quest for peace, for my human heart belongs to Him who offers perfect love and mercy. How wonderful is the thought—how much more awesome is the truth!—that in everything we are to endure in life, and no matter what fears or pains the day brings, we have a Savior whose arms are always open wide!

“I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.” – Isaiah 46:4b

Hello, everyone! I am so excited to have my blog up and running! Here is my intro post:

"I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." -John 15:5

  Frozen Grapes is a title which originated from several thoughts; first, it is one of my "favorite things"; second, my personality is cool (as opposed to hot; see Rev. 3:15*), and my weaknesses are that this "coolness" can be morphed into apathy or coldness, and it is by God's grace that I am daily overcoming these faults; and lastly, Frozen Grapes is a reminder that ice quickly thaws in the presence of light, and the sweetness of the liberty we have in our souls as children of God is one that we must not allow to be hindered by the frost of pains past. In the creation of Frozen Grapes, I hope to present a collection of stories, both from my life and the lives of others... trial, triumphs, and lessons learned... to inspire, humble, excite and comfort other readers in their various walks of life, and to reflect the love of our God and bring glory to the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

*Revelation 3:15..."I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot!")