by Ray Viola | Apr 1, 2025 | Devotionals
Isaiah 32:17 “And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.” Good morning, loved ones. I am actually writing this devotional while waiting for some blood work to be taken. I did not mention...
by Ray Viola | Mar 31, 2025 | Devotionals
Heb 4.16 “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” What is the difference between mercy and grace? Mercy is not getting what we deserve. Grace is getting what we do not...
by Ray Viola | Mar 30, 2025 | Devotionals
One of the most beloved Psalms in the Bible is the 23rd Psalm. This morning beloved, I urge you to get alone with Jesus and read this breakdown of this Psalm and what it means for those who turn to Jesus as Savior and Lord. The Lord is my Shepherd – That’s...
by Ray Viola | Mar 28, 2025 | Devotionals
The Spirit-inspired prayer of Paul in Ephesians 3.14-21 is breathtaking, beloved. There is no way that I could even scratch the surface of the weightiness and vastness of what is being taught here. Human language falls so far short of this revelation of God towards...
by Ray Viola | Mar 27, 2025 | Devotionals
Psalms 143:8 “Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.” May this verse be a part of your morning prayers, beloved. Lord, cause me to hear...
by Ray Viola | Mar 25, 2025 | Devotionals
Song of Songs 1:3 “Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name [is as] ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.” God’s Name is likened to both a sweet fragrance and ointment. Have you ever walked into a room that was filled...