3 Truths About the Hard Places of Life
When we’re in the midst of a hard place, we might become focused on our loneliness or pain and forget that God is still actively engaged in our lives.
When we’re in the midst of a hard place, we might become focused on our loneliness or pain and forget that God is still actively engaged in our lives.
God has purposes yet unseen for our lives, too. Every one of the hardships we experience are part of the pruning and honing necessary to prepare us.
Keep your minds focused on the Truth as we ride out the storm. None of this has taken the Lord by surprise. He sees us and He prays for us.
As life settles down and things look less desperate, let’s stand firm in our faith, relying on God and recognizing our need for Him just as we’re doing now.
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.
This season of isolating ourselves in our homes needn’t be seen through a negative lens. Rather, let’s ask God to reveal Himself to us in new ways.
Looking back has its place and benefits. Spend a few minutes recalling one of God’s kindnesses toward you, one answered prayer, one act of provision.
Life’s hard places are often where we best experience revelations, so enter with courage and expectancy knowing God wants to deepen our friendship with Him.
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.
Whatever Your situation, know that God’s quietly at work behind-the-scenes. When the time is right for His grand purpose to be fulfilled, He will take action.
God found me hidden in a Himalayan hut – and assured me that He saw me there. The knowledge that I was in His sights gave me the strength needed to persevere.
Joseph acknowledged his powerlessness and trusted God for the words to say. Three little words spoken in faith-“but God will”-moved him from prison to palace.
The answer to all three questions is “God Almighty.” Be encouraged knowing He’s fully aware of your situation. Surrender your cares to Him.
My desire is to see people as God sees them, not as through my defective lens. I want to think the best rather than assume the worst.
Even when emotions tell us that He is far away, the truth remains–He is with us. May this truth encourage you today, my friend.
God knows what we need before we know know we need it. And He’s already figured out the solution or necessary provision.
God pursues us because He wants relationship with us. He woos us through His written words. He blesses us through the kindness of a friend or stranger.
Beginning a new year is like opening a new journal. Each blank page represents opportunities to be discovered, adventures to unfold, truths to be learned.
Every one of us has some sort of pain in our past (or our present). Here are three ways to overcome it, based on the life of Joseph.
Do you feel the tension between doing and being? I do.
Our conversation continued on a congenial note for a few minutes, and then we hung up. Two weeks later the same woman sent me an email.
As you and I walk faithfully with God day by day, we will leave a legacy not just for one generation but hopefully for several.
Noah and Enoch knew how to be followers of God, how to be in right relationship with Him, how to be blameless before Him.
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