As the year comes to an end, Lord I look back and reflect on how good a God You are. You have provided for me this Year the things that I need, and often the desires of my heart that were just a want. I thank You for Your comfort despite the pains I have... Continue Reading →
The passage from 1 Corinthians 1:9 emphasizes the importance of trusting in God. The author shares personal experience of struggling with trust issues and how their faith in God grew over time. They highlight the significance of developing trust through fellowship with God and others, and how it can impact relationships.
Selfishness only causes trouble. You are much better off to trust the Lord. Proverbs 28:25 There are many benefits of trusting God that leave us better off. If I have my trust in God, I don't have to worry about myself because God cares more about me than I do. When I was a very selfish... Continue Reading →
In Matthew 7:4, Jesus warns against hypocrisy when judging others. Prioritize self-examination and addressing your own faults before criticizing others. Instead of focusing on others' faults, concentrate on your own growth. Pray for guidance in recognizing and addressing your own shortcomings. This will lead to personal growth and potentially inspire positive change in others.
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 Today is Christmas. As the scripture came to mind, I thought about how this is the perfect scripture for Christmas. And all the hustle and bustle of the holiday it is a good reminder of... Continue Reading →
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. Matthew 1:19 As we read through the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, I thought about Joseph. We have such a limited view of him in Scripture, except in Jesus' young life. This scripture made... Continue Reading →
It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe. Proverbs 29:25 People pleasing is a response of the nervous system to danger. Most people are familiar with fight or flight. There has been a growing discussion of the danger response of freezing, like "a deer in... Continue Reading →
"My thoughts,” says the Lord, “are not like yours, and my ways are different from yours.As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are my ways and thoughts above yours." Isaiah 55:8-9 This scripture was part of a daily devotional that I read with others. The New Testament scripture came to mind: As the scripture says,... Continue Reading →
”And pray also for me, that God will give me a message when I am ready to speak, so that I may speak boldly and make known the gospel's secret. For the sake of this gospel I am an ambassador, though now I am in prison. Pray that I may be bold in speaking about... Continue Reading →
”Israel, the Lord who created you says, “Do not be afraid—I will save you. I have called you by name—you are mine. When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you. When you pass through fire, you will not be burned; the hard trials that come will... Continue Reading →
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