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Tag: comfort

2020-06-27

Let God Change the Way You Think

Romans 12:2 says, “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.”  You are God’s child, His creation.  You’ll get through this — you’re a part of His family.

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2020-06-27

You are the Beloved

Hear and receive God’s Word in John 17:23 (NLT). “I in them and you in

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2020-06-26

Ambient Stress

The words caught my attention. Ambient Stress. Stress that swirls around with no place to go for conclusion. Uncertainty with no certainty in sight.

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2020-06-26

The Flip Side of Worry

The next time you feel worry creeping into your mind, chase it away by: 1) Remembering God’s promises. 2) Turning our worries into meditation on His word and prayer.

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2020-06-24

Prayer as Service

What went through your mind when you first realized the pandemic was a legitimate concern? Was it fear? Anxiety? Courage? Strength? Perhaps you even wanted to help out.

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2020-06-24

God, We’re Desperate for You

“Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.” Psalms 4:1 (NASB) Lord, we’re desperate for you.  We’re bunched up in confusion, moving by impulse and fear,

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2020-06-23

The Fear of Being Without

I am kind of freaked out right now. Not supremely, but a bit. It's the empty shelves. Having never lived outside the United States and having always had enough ... this is weird and a trifle scary for me.

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2020-06-23

Prayer for Courage

Father, I so long to be bold and courageous as You have called me. I understand that You have not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind...

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2020-06-22

Let’s Start a New Epidemic

If we were all to put ourselves in the shoes of those working extra shifts, missing their loved one’s last moments, or dealing with domestic abuse because of stay at home orders, what would be the response?

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2020-06-17

Don’t Go It Alone

Even if we cannot attend church, we can still call each other, text each other, email each other, or Skype or Facetime with each other. Frequently check on your friends, families, and the elderly. 

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2020-06-17

Confidence in the Lord

Clearly the confidence the Psalmist expressed was confidence in God. He did not say, "I have grace enough to perfect that which concerneth me. My faith is so steady that it will not stagger." No, his dependence was on the Lord alone.

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2020-06-15

Growing in Grace – You Choose

Stress experts tell us that the little stresses, which are short term and temporary, need to be managed and put behind us. If we let them become front and center in our minds they will accumulate and leave us unable to handle the larger stresses of life that come to us all from time to time.

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2020-06-13

Psalm 91 Blessing

Your life is lived in great spiritual warfare, but you are sheltered in the safe refuge of the Almighty. Be at home in the hiding place of Most High. Rest under His wings

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2020-06-12

The Storms of Life

Will our trust in the Lord increase as we watch Him use our suffering to make us more Christlike, or will we become bitter and resentful toward Him? In other words, will we rage against God or humbly submit?

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2020-06-11

Rest in God’s Love

Is there a place of certainty where we can find rest? “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”  2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)

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2020-06-11

Peace in the Face of Uncertainty

Everything is being cancelled. The NBA games. The NHL games. March Madness. Broadway plays. Flights. Cruises. Cancellations, everywhere! But can I tell you the one thing that has not and WILL not be cancelled?

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2020-06-09

Effective Eyes

Have you ever walked into a dark house? As you open the door, you feel fear. Who is there? What is happening in this lifeless space? You want the darkness to disappear. So, the best thing to do is to press the button to light up the room, right?

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2020-06-08

Grasp His Love for You

“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through

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2020-06-05

The Least of These

Jesus tells us to care for the marginalized rather than the rich, beautiful, and influential.

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2020-06-04

God is Waiting On You

Whatever it is that’s troubling you, you’ll get through this. Don’t quit, don’t hide.

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2020-06-03

Truth Be Told

Self-destruction is a dangerous course to plot. Yet, out of brokenness, I did exactly that.

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2020-06-01

God is Able

Prayer: Father God, You alone know how shaky I feel on the inside. I ask You today to strengthen my faith. Help me to focus on You, my God who is able.

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2020-05-30

5 Verses for When You Need Strength

When we rely only on our own strength and what we have to give, we quickly become worn out and discouraged. But when we turn to God for His strength and replenishment, we are able to keep moving forward.

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2020-05-30

Absolute Dependence

As you depend on Him He supplies your needs by sending down the Holy Spirit. Jesus wants you to be dependent as you serve Him.  Day by day, hour by hour, in everything you do, simply abide before Him. 

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