Philippians 1:6 was one of my go to verses during the darkest moments of my recovery from childhood trauma. My treatment team told me I would never be able to be a social worker again, that I might not even be able work. At the time, I was enrolled in an outpatient psychiatric program that…
Today’s verse is a lesson in perspective. Paul learned to focus on the eternal rather than his worldly circumstances. He viewed everything through faith in Jesus Christ. While he acknowledged the difficulties he faced, he immediately referred to the blessing that cane from knowing Jesus in the depths of his soul. As I read this…
Psalm 42:8 is a both a prayer and a declaration of God’s constant presence in our lives. Most likely it was written by someone far from home who could not visit the temple to worship. Perhaps he was surrounded by enemies and sought the Lord for comfort and strength. Verse 8 acknowledges God’s omnipresence by…
Psalm 118:5 highlights the importance of trusting the Lord in all circumstances. I recall a time in my life when I felt completely hopeless and saw no clear way out of a situation. As depression, guilt, shame, and anger overwhelmed me, I cried out to the Lord, but I thought He was silent. In the…
There is so much to learn from the early church. They didn’t just gather once a week to sing songs and listen to a sermon. They did life together. Acts 2:42 describes their interactions as devotion to teachings, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayers. As believers, Acts 2:42 serves as a powerful reminder to make our…
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