Finding Peace in the New Year
Only God knows what the new year will hold. One thing we know ~ no matter what the new year’s headlines say, we can experience peace because Jesus promised.
We all need hope. May these posts inspire hope in your life.
Only God knows what the new year will hold. One thing we know ~ no matter what the new year’s headlines say, we can experience peace because Jesus promised.
God is with you, my friend. His presence will never leave your side. You don’t face your challenges alone, nor do you face them in your own strength.
If we take Jesus seriously, then we can rest assured that trusting in God is the better way to respond. Here are five good reasons for choosing that better way.
Soul care matters. If we’re in a healthy place, then we’re better able to help others who are struggling. So be good to yourself.
Take a moment to thank Jesus for His invitation to give rest to the weary and burdened. Come into His presence quietly and with no agenda. Exhale your worries.
Praising God shifts our focus from our fears and failures to the character of the One who never disappoints or abandons us. And joy is born.
God will never make a promise and then forget to honor it. He’ll never commit to doing something and then procrastinate. God always keeps His word.
The truth is, Almighty God is on our side. The enemy wants us to believe otherwise, so he whispers lies intended to lead us to believe defeat is imminent.
When weariness drains us dry, joy is ours if we want. When burdens threaten to crush the life from us, joy is available as a supernatural gift of God’s grace.
We can either let them intimidate us, or we can choose to believe and live from the truth that the Lord of heaven’s armies rescues His people.
I pray that today’s post will encourage and inspire you. It’s an excerpt from my devotional book Finding Hope in Crisis: Devotions for Calm in Chaos.
Crisis changes life in a nanosecond. It can rob us of routine, ruin our ability to sleep well, and remove our capability to think straight.
Life is really hard sometimes. But suffering is temporary. Let’s neither run from it nor resist it because it refines us and strengthens our faith.
Let’s put our hope in God’s word. He vowed to never forsake us. He promised to be our refuge, our guide, our wisdom, and our provider
I find renewed hope when I cling to the truth that God will never let our pain go to waste. He will always make it beneficial to us when we work with Him.
We can walk this path well by looking at Jesus’s example. A man acquainted with grief, He neither fell into despair nor did He use sorrow as an excuse for sin.
We grieve our loss but we celebrate her gain. And we see light at the end of the tunnel of sorrow knowing we’ll someday celebrate a great, grand reunion.
Take a few moments to reflect on this life-changing truth. The same God who crafted the heavens knows your name. He knows where you are this very moment.
Life with its uncertainties can feel scary at times, but I hang onto hope by focusing on God’s promises, His faithfulness, and His sovereignty.
God is right in everything He does. He’s right when He leads us down those sunlit paths, and He’s no less right when those paths lead into the dark places.
As we walk this road of change and uncertainty, let’s admit our strength is not enough. And make it our goal, to do it in the Holy Spirit’s supernatural power.
If you’re feeling soul-weary, be encouraged. As strong as God is, He is also gentle. The same hands that hold the seas carry us close to the Father’s heart.
Only God is in control, and He knows best how to sort things out for our good and His glory. Let’s leave the pen in His hands.
When the stress of uncertainty gets to you, go back to these five truths. Hide them in your heart, speak them aloud, and ask God to give you deeper insights.
You may feel comfortable when you’re in control of your circumstances. But things can get a little hairy when it feels like life is whirling out of control.
Only God knows what the new year holds. For us, it’s a huge uncertainty. But one thing we know for sure, we can experience peace because Jesus said so.
If you’re finding this season difficult, know that you’re not alone. Also know that Jesus opens His arms wide and invites you to nestle close to His heart.
Keep your ears tuned to God’s voice. Listen for His promises and do what He says. Keep your focus on Him, and you will know a peace that cannot be manufactured.
Why does God wait until 11:59 when the situation looks hopeless? I suspect He waits because He wants us to experience His amazing power.
Psalm 54:4 offers a simple but profound truth packed with hope for whatever pain or uncertainty we face today. It says, “But God is my helper.”
We run into trouble when we let our focus linger where it shouldn’t, so the moment we’re aware of our lapse, we need to put it back on Jesus.
Every hardship we experience is part of the pruning and honing necessary to prepare us. They also make us more like Jesus no matter what our destiny is.
If you don’t already practice hospitality, I encourage you to do so. And, keep it simple. The more complicated we make it, the less likely we are to do it
Telling our faith stories to the younger generations is vital so that they might open their hearts to the Lord and learn to love, obey, and trust Him.
Our thoughts about God are the most important thing about us, so let’s strive to ensure they are based on truth. Anything less would be to deny His nature.
Times like this test our faith. Here are three truths to remember even if God seems silent or doesn’t rush to our rescue as we wish He would when life hurts.
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