Experiencing Hope, Finding Truth
Psalm 27:14 is a call to active trust, inner strength, and patience during difficult seasons. David faced enemies, danger, and threats his entire life, but chose to trust God in every situation. Sometimes it took him a minute to verbalize his trust, but it was always part of his character. “Wait for the Lord” is…
1 Thessalonians was written to a group of believers who were experiencing social pressure and grief. Chapter 5 is primarily a prayer for strength, steadfastness, and comfort during a difficult time. Paul ends the chapter with a declaration that reinforces God’s faithfulness to those who love Him. God’s faithfulness (pistos),as used here, means trustworthy, reliable,…
The battle between our flesh and spirit is real and today’s verse provides a way to overcome temptation. “Watch and pray” is a clear directive to keep temptation from becoming action, especially in our current culture. We are surrounded by enticing images, promises of easy fixes, and subtle hints about how to be accepted. The…
Sometimes, when it seems that everything is falling apart, we forget all “God’s wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9:1 brings us back to the truth that the Lord is worthy of our praise because He never abandons us. When I wrote my memoir a few years ago, I often felt overwhelmed as I recalled the horrible events…
Praising the Lord is energizing! When I change the conversation with God from lament to praise I can feel the difference in my body. Yes, it’s okay to lament, but I know I can’t stay in the darkness for too long. Lamenting wears me out physically and spiritually, but when I turn lamenting into praise,…
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