Author: ruthbillingsley

Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, Our constant help in trouble. Therefore we will never fear, Though the earth falls to rubble. The mountains may tumble down Into the heart of the sea. The waters may roar and foam, Mountains quake relentlessly. There is a river whose streams Make glad the the city…

My chair is waiting each morning for me. My Bible is open; my Christ I can see. Thank you for giving me a life that is free; A fragrance that’s pleasing when worshiping Thee. The truth of Your Word is set before me. The altar of sacrifice is what I must see. I praise You…

Abba Father, God above, Thank you for sending me Your love. Adopted through Christ, I became Your child. I now have a Father who is gentle and mild. Today I have nothing to fear or to hide, Because all that I need You will provide. A Father I can talk to and open my heart….

How can I love Jesus best? By showing His love to all, Being His hands and feet; Listen to the Spirit’s call. Wherever I may travel, Who might He want me to love? Help me look outside myself, And see like You, from above. Love lifts me outside myself; No self-interest will abide. Jesus inspires…

Romans 12:9-21 Let love be truthful, Show who you really are. Hate what is evil, Never near, keep it far. Cling to what is good. Be kind and be caring. Show brotherly love. Help and bless with sharing. Judge others worthy, Honor them above all. Strive in all you do, For idle men will fall….

Francis of Assisi is known to have said, “Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary, use words”.   Our actions are our faith alive, but are our actions enough?  When we do something good for another person it may lead to the idea that being good and loving is enough.  The saying “actions speak louder than words”…

Forgiveness is never easy; And, many times, it takes a while. Why is it difficult for some To turn and walk that extra mile? The Lord forgives every sinner, The ones who have turned back to Him. If only we could do the same, Be forgiving when others sin. Christ clearly sees you, and He…

Sow righteousness for yourself. Reap the fruit it brings. Harvest yields unfailing love. Your heart blooms and sings. Now break up your unplowed ground. Today is the time. Seek the Lord until He comes, Then in His arms you’ll climb. He will shower love on you, Righteousness and grace. Then you’ll grow and have the…

Based on Ezekiel 34 I am the Good Shepherd, Watching over my flock. I will strengthen the weak, For I will be their rock. Binding up the injured And seeing the sick healed; Searching for the lost ones, Using My staff and shield. I will be My flock’s guide And gather them around; Take them…

Psalm 1 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord.  For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the…