Put Down Your Burden
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28
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Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28
Victory is God’s will for the believer’s life. But sometimes we can find ourselves falling repeatedly into the same sin. One reason is incomplete repentance. The second reason for failure is an inadequate view…
The more I worried, the worse things became. One night while tossing and turning in my bed, I remembered the verse Isaiah 40:31 about God renewing our strength
Life is full and good. Even so, I need to be aware of choosing my focus or I can get bogged down with details and concerns and end up being unproductive and unfruitful.Life is…
It doesn't seem fair, does it? Paul spent his life serving Christ, and yet he experienced continual suffering.
2 years ago my husband was diagnosed with an extreme health condition, and instead of getting mad at God, I asked Him for help
Jesus, I want to learn from you. I want to think right. I want to hear the Spirit’s voice and obey.
Where are you at in your journey? How are you turning your valley into a place of springs?
What changing circumstances are you facing right now? How are you responding to those changes? Has fear gripped your heart?
Dear friend, the Bible says, God "will never leave you or forsake you.” So when life’s trials seem overwhelming, remember this. God is bigger than whatever you’re going through.
Do you feel confident today that God is always faithful? That He is exactly who He says He is? Aren’t you glad He doesn’t change His mind or get PMS or forget about His…
Dear LORD, as we come to you, listening for your still, small voice, we ask that you help us also to listen for the silent voices of others so that we may bring your…
So often when we’re faced with a critical choice, all we want from the Lord is a quick answer. But He delights to meet with us in order to deepen our relationship with Him.
Do you struggle to experience a fulfilling prayer life? Admittedly, I know sometimes I do. Lately, the anguish of urgency and impatient expectation is an excruciating, burdensome ritual.
I’m ashamed at how easily I slide into a faith that is only concerned about my comfort and not God’s ways.
Have you ever been persecuted because of your faith in Christ? If so, how did you respond?
My husband and I have just been through the stressful period of moving after 40 years in the one house.
Our father God is more wonderful than our mind can comprehend. Our Father is love, pure love, and He does not change.
Take a survey of what is cluttering your heart. Ask the Lord to strengthen you so that you can let go of these hindrances to seeking his Kingdom.
In these upside down days we are living in, let's allow Jesus to bring that fresh hope to our souls.
Synchronize with the voice calling you the beloved, and continually align yourself with your belovedness.