Find strengthin times of weakness and vulnerability Focus in light of God’s wordinstead of negativity and sins of this world Grow your faithin God and to have a more intimate relationship with Him Maintain a Christ centered relationshipwith your family, friends, and loved ones Protect yours...
He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I would rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me. Therefore I am content with weaknesses, with insults, with hardships, persecutions, and const...
though not destitute. We were able to put food on the table, but had to work very long hours in unsafe conditions in factories in order to make ends meet. Common urban environmental issues—such as air pollution and dirty sewage—affected us all the time. But through hard work and perseve...
It is not something we can have in the future, but something we have at the very moment we trust in Jesus as our Savior. John wrote, “whoever believes in Him will have eternal life” (John 3:15), and “whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16...
In which is maybe a bumper crop? January 25, 2015 They had a chance to know everything dark light strength weakness perfection imperfection to understand pain but never be injured to know of sorrow but never undergo grief to fathom the human tapestry as it is woven with divine perspective fr...
When we as believer’s think of the awesome deeds of God, we are not a poverty stricken people. We are rich in the knowledge of the many many mighty and awesome deeds of the Lord. As the Psalmist teaches us, speak out of the mighty and awesome deeds of God. He is not a God who...
While recognizing (in our humanity) we may be weak, we gain strength and power through admission of our weakness. For instance, one New Testament writer said: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” He provides power. The ability to do what is required of us. The ...
A theme I’ve often found significant for my relationship with God is strength in weakness; the two seem to go closely together in the Christian life. I’ve always been intrigued by the apostle Paul’s words, “When I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Cor 12:10). ...
and that will take us out of our comfort zone many times. Warren Wiersbe says, “When God puts us in the furnace, His hand is on the thermostat and His eye is on the clock.” He won’t keep us there longer than necessary. He promises His strength for our weakness, His presence, ...
Not to make you feel stupid, but to test you. And not to test you to see whether or not you would pass or fail, but to test you in the sense of making you stronger, improving some weakness in your character, helping you to become a better, more patient and compassionate person. Wha...