How to Cry Out to God
In the Bible, crying out refers to speaking audibly with great emotion concerning an urgent need. God invites us to use this form of prayer to communicate that we desperately need His mercy.
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In the Bible, crying out refers to speaking audibly with great emotion concerning an urgent need. God invites us to use this form of prayer to communicate that we desperately need His mercy.
When we try to please others, when we fear what others may say or do to us, we place ourselves in a position of great vulnerability. Our lives no longer remain our own.
We are not created to be merely admired by others. God intends that we are to imitate Him by helping to produce other works of art.
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Proverbs 17:17
Jesus tends to his sheep. And he will tend to you. Go to him. Others may guide us to God. Others may help us understand God. But no one can do the work of…
Father, thank you that you will help me persevere in following Jesus no matter what obstacles I face. Help me to not turn back, because I know you have a perfect plan that will…
Father, so often I hear stories and also experience how Your ministering angels have helped, strengthened, and encouraged Your children. Thank You for being so kind to us. Amen
Hope is a command, the promise of God, and a position in Him. Last week we look at the command to hope.
Not only does God's blessing rest on us, his presence goes with us. We cannot ever be in a place where he is not with us.
Dear Lord, please help me to trust, to take the good and the bad, and to use negative experiences on the journey as ways to build my faith. Amen.
“If you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you” Psalm 91:9-10 Your serenity matters to heaven, and God guarantees he will guard you.
Peace like a bright shining sun waits for me behind those clouds! Maybe I am the one doing the blocking as I begin to pile on fretting, stressing, and far too much worrying.
Thoughts on today's verse: What is there to fear if God sent his Son to die to redeem us? What is there to fear if we cannot be separated from the love God has…
Trusting God isn’t easy. Trust develops over time. Trusting God with my heart, soul, and mind gives me strength and peace that does not come from myself. He calms my fears in ways I…
As we all walk through the storms of life, there is someone walking beside us who controls the “wind and the waves” and who gives us a reason for hope!
Forgiving the offender helps them heal. Also, forgiving the offender helps the forgiver heal.
Choose hope, not despair. Choose life, not death. Choose God’s promises. You are a new person. Live like one! Because God’s promises are unbreakable, our hope is unshakable!
I believe God has a plan and purpose for my life and that He is leading me in a path that will fulfill that plan and purpose.
Christian friend, let your soul take heart and be encouraged. He who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.
I want to encourage the hearts of those that are burdened and overwhelmed today. I know things may have been tough lately, but keep on fighting.
Beneath the vitals of the heart, God’s Spirit whispers, “You’re mine. I bought you, and I sealed you, and no one can take you.”