Growth through Suffering
When we focus on God, we are in a better position to grow in maturity and godliness. When our suffering persists, the Lord may also have other purposes in mind:
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Stumbling Along
How encouraging to know that when we stumble, God is not only there to provide new strength for the race, but if our stumbling is caused by sin, he offers the remedy to make…
Do Not Fear
Prayer; Almighty and Eternal Father, it is such sweet comfort to know that you are always there. Thank you for always being there and guaranteeing my victory! In Jesus' name. Amen.
Crying Out to God
Crying Out to God: When a crisis comes, cry out to our almighty God, but be sure you do so with a righteous heart. Then He will hear and answer—either fulfilling your hoped-for request…
Perfect Peace
"He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in Him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord" Isaiah 26:3 John shared how, during the serious illness and death of his beloved Agnes,…
Perfect Love
1 John 4:18 "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”
God, My Exceeding Joy
"Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God." Psalm 43:4
Taste and See the Lord is Good
I’ve learned grief has many different faces. Among them are sorrow, misery, anguish, pain, distress, heartache, agony, torment, affliction, suffering, woe, dejection, and despair?
Unfailing Love
Thought: What is holding you back from trusting completely in God’s love? If any doubts or scars come to mind, bring those to God in prayer and ask for help to grow in trust.…
Refuse Anxiety
When an anxious thought comes knocking on the door of your mind, you can refuse it entrance.
I Am Always with You
In times of confusion, we can take comfort that while we may not understand everything while here on earth (read Psalm 73:1-22), God will be faithful. Everything we have and know here on earth…
Not Guilty
Every moment of your life your accuser is filing charges against you. He has noticed every error and marked each slip … Try to forget your past; he’ll remind you. Try to undo your…
The Snare of Seeking Approval
Through God’s restoring power in my life, I have more peace and less anxiety. I’ve learned that He loves me as I am, imperfections and all. He will guide me if I take the…
What is Your Strength
Thought: What is your strength? Is it your youth? ...your conditioning? ...your wisdom? ...your friends? ...your experience? None of us can depend upon our human ability.
The Father is Waiting
When we do come back, God doesn’t just forgive us; He dresses us up with a new identity, He clothes us in a rob of righteousness. He shows us we are loved and that…
Do Not Strike Back
Today’s verse reminds us that in many cases, even though we want to cut ourselves off from a world that doesn't understand us, Jesus tells us that we should love, even — especially —…
Called to Wait
Without waiting and trusting Him, we wouldn’t experience hope when we feel hopeless, joy in the midst of unhappiness, and peace that we can’t explain. Not through anything we can do ourselves, but all…
They are Countless
Christian friend, when we first believed, we had a clear view of our sins and the absolute forgiveness God granted to us. As far as the east is from the west, so far had…
God Comes Close
I am amazed by the fact that, because of Jesus, I can come close to God. And I am so thankful that God will come close to me, a sinner saved by Christ’s righteousness…
Finding Rest in Him
Contentment is an all-encompassing category that applies to every believer, no matter their life stage. To be content is to be fulfilled in Christ no matter the circumstances.
Praying in a Crisis
We’re often so absorbed in our own life that we fail to see the crises others are facing.
His Wings Shelter You
From how many winds is God protecting you? His wing, at this moment, shields you. A slanderous critic heading toward your desk is interrupted by a phone call. A burglar en route to your…
God’s Perspective on Hope in Disappointment
God's Perspective on Hope in Disappointment. Jesus your Redeemer wants to pull the poisons out of the wounds in your spirit and your soul.