Posts Tagged ‘faith’
Fearless at the Edge: Trusting God in Life’s Storms
“God is a safe place to hide, ready to help when we need him. We stand fearless at the cliff-edge of doom, courageous in sea-storms and earthquakes, before the rush and roar of oceans, the tremors that shift mountains. Jacob-wrestling God fights for us, God-of-Angel-Armies protects us. – Psalm 46:1-3 (The Message). Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase…
Read MoreWaiting With Confidence
“Yet, I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” – Psalm 27:13-14 (NLT) Holding on to confidence, even in dark times, is possible—with proper focus. The psalmist wrote these…
Read MoreHow Long, O Lord?
“How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?” – Psalm 13:1(ESV). Is it just me—or does God sometimes feel slow when we need Him to move fast? Perhaps I’ve become too comfortable with expecting quick solutions. After all, today’s tech-driven world doesn’t just offer convenience—it…
Read MoreHow Should We Suffer?
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness” (James 1:2-3 ESV). She was unable to conceal the tear sliding down her cheek. Then, exhaling a deep sigh, she said, “It’s difficult to stay strong when my faith is under…
Read MoreWhen Our Desires Conflict With God’s Commands
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble…
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