We will all go through discouragement when faced with the above type scenarios. But will we let discouragement rule our lives, or will we place our trust in God to work those things that we can’t comprehend? Will we remind ourselves how He has worked for our good in other difficult times?
Read more..It is not always easy to understand the will of our Father, but it is imperative that we choose to follow His lead. I have come to understand that He knows best. We don't have to know all the details. It is up to us to TRUST His heart concerning us.
Read more..The more honest we are with our humanity, the more the power of God can be seen and recognized in us. our fragile, clay-like (from the earth) bodies and the immeasurable brightness of Christ is something that should be obvious so that everyone will know the power must be coming from God, because it certainly isn't coming from us.
Read more..Friend, choose to receive Christ into your life through prayer today. And if you’ve done that, share it with someone. Tell them about God’s great love.
Read more..God sent his Son to be a woman's son. He emptied his home so he could send a redeemer to our home. He did it so we could be his children -
Read more..So, as we go through life, let us not follow the easiest way, but the way of highest calling…. God’s way. (a thought on life from John Grant )
Read more..Letting go is an essential part of being a mother. “Let go to let grow” should be your motto as a mother too. A mother lets go of her baby’s hand so he can learn to walk.
Read more..When we focus on God and all He is, our perspective changes, our faith grows and peace begins to settle over our bankrupt souls as we look to Him. Thankfulness begins to flow in the place where desperation resided.
Read more..What if I started each day with the question, “God, what would you like me to do today? What would it look like to start each day like that?
Read more..“O LORD my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me...” Psalm 7:1
Read more..Every day we have opportunities that demonstrate our character. We encounter little opportunities for our integrity to grow or slow. Small things that many would just overlook, like the wrong change, an item left off the grocery bill, TV program choices no one sees, perhaps an overlooked invoice.
Read more..Never consider the silence of God to be the rejection by God. He knows the perfect timing for the maximum effect.
Read more..Life is hard. How often we forget that this is the way it is supposed to be. We push against the difficult circumstances in our lives
Read more..C.S. Lewis wrote that we live between the now and not yet. We live in a broken world. God promises that He will never leave nor forsake us,
Read more..Unhappiness on earth cultivates a hunger for heaven. By gracing us with a deep dissatisfaction, God holds our attention.
Read more..Romans 8:28 "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”
Read more..Anyone who has ever been involved in building a structure knows the value of carefully attaching the superstructure to a firm foundation. Rusty nails will not do.
Read more.."Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall" Proverbs 16:18 Pride... is the root of almost every sin. Why is pride so destructive?
Read more..Even when situations seem overwhelming, believers can trust that our sovereign Lord knows all, is in control, and lovingly works everything for His children's good.
Read more..Father, I’m scared of the next step. Help me to gather my courage and find strength in you. Amen. "...be strong and courageous! For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9-11
Read more..“We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.” Psalm 33:20 God’s timing is always with your best in mind.
Read more..You may be going through a fiery trial at this very moment. Suddenly an over whelming situation is added and you feel as though tomorrow will never come.
Read more..God pours his power into your life, giving you his strength to do what he’s called to do. Faith is acting in confidence that God’s power is active in and through your life;
Read more..One night, a tiny infant and her crying two-year-old sister were left motherless. A hot water bottle was needed to keep the baby warm.
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