Scripture consists largely of general and specific principles in particular contexts to which they apply. Because of this, decisions cannot be made without taking them to the Lord in prayer. We need to express our needs, our desires, and our hopes. Give Him the glory for all he has done f...
I praise youfor the promise—repeated many times through scripture—that upon our physical deaths, those of us who believe in Christ will live forever with you, surrounded by the wonders of heaven[9]. I praise you,Lord Jesus, we’ll even sitwithyou on your throne[10]! Such an honor se...
Our fight begins with truth—straight from God’s Word. We have to choose facts over feelings—just like a pilot does, as he flies through miles of thick clouds. In order to stay on course, he can’t trust what hefeelsis proper speed, direction, and altitude; he has to rely on the...
I am learning to rest in them, to find comfort in God’s character (God is good and is working all things together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purposes), and to seek God for what I am learning in the season of waiting.I talk about how in ...
He knows us far better than we know ourselves, knows our pregnant condition, and keeps us present before God. That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.29-30 God knew what he was doing from the very beginning. He ...
There are those around us who need to be encouraged. We need to ask the Lord to show them to us so that not only will they be encouraged by our contact, but also by this wonderful scripture. Help them remember the power of prayer and to see that they too can have joy and hope and...
And God made a wind blow over the earth, and the waters subsided;2the fountains of the deep and the windows of the heavens were closed, the rain from the heavens was restrained,3and the waters gradually receded from the earth. At the end of one hundred fifty days the waters had abated...
Trusting in God’s Sovereign Knowledge and Plans Putting our faith in God alone means trusting that He knows our needs even better than we do. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us of God’s good plans for us, reassuring us that His intentions are for our ultimate good, even when they lead us beyo...
Our five senses help us connect with God more intimately in solitude. Many people call itQuiet Time—moments they spend with God in scripture reading/study, prayer, perhaps journaling, and/or listening to peaceful worship music. It’s in the quiet we begin toseeimportant realities of the spir...
No matter how often we read a passage or hear a scripture story, you can breathe fresh life into its meaning and impact. The Christmas narrative is no exception. As we read and hear again the grand story of Jesus’ birth, may our hearts be open to your inspiration, may we overflow ...