“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 With us in the trials. Life feels like a crazy ride sometimes, doesn’t it? As much as we plan our course, sometimes life goes in a different direction. We…
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go” Joshua 1:9 Moving past fear. Have you ever been in place of feeling stalled in fear? Have you asked yourself all the “what ifs” that keep…
“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, even as your soul prospers.” 3 John 1:2 Picking up the pieces. Is your life going the way you thought it would? Maybe it’s going better or just plain different than you expected? If you’re anything like me, your life is…
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 All the questions. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a new season of life or a decision you had to make? Maybe you are there right…
“Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” John 16:24 Analysis paralysis & the need to know. Have you ever struggled so much with a decision that it gave you anxiety? Did you play through the options in your mind so many times…
“Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul. I cried to him with my mouth, and high praise was on my tongue. If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. But truly God has listened; he has attended…
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” Proverbs 18:21 The lies we tell ourselves. Do you ever talk down to yourself in your head? Do you tell yourself things you would never say to another person? We often think about how our words…
“But now, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 When life hurts. Do you ever look back over your life and see only disappointed dreams? Have things turned out the way you planned, or did life detour…
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Pressure to perform. Do you ever put so much pressure on yourself…
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 Carried through. Has God ever carried you through something difficult? Has He brought you through something you still don’t understand in terms of why you went through it?…