Encouragement to Press On ⁽²⁵⁾

When Doubt Comes Flooding In "You deceived me, Lord, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me." — Jeremiah 20:7 (NIV) Jeremiah accuses God of tricking him. He feels cornered, overpowered, and humiliated for doing…

Why Do the Wicked Prosper but I Do Not? "But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked." — Psalm 73:2–3 (NIV) Asaph admits envy. He…

Honesty Before God is Not a Sin "I loathe my very life; therefore I will give free rein to my complaint and speak out in the bitterness of my soul." — Job 10:1 (NIV) Job does not sugarcoat his misery. He says outright that he…

Rejoice, For God Loves to Forgive "Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy." — Micah 7:18 (NIV) Deep hurt can harden into…

Faith in the Lord's Comfort Will Dispel Your Fears "I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears." — Psalm 34:4 (NIV) Fear narrows vision. It magnifies threats and minimises hope. Yet Psalm 34:4 offers a testimony that breaks…

Take His Hand — It is Forever Held Out to You "For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." — Isaiah 41:13 (NIV) You feel as if you…

Forgive as the Lord Forgave You "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord…

Place No Limits on Your Readiness to Forgive "Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.'"…

Drop Grief by Releasing Bitterness and Anger "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." — Ephesians 4:31–32 (NIV)…

Regardless of the Hour, God Hears Every Prayer "As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice." — Psalm 55:16–17 (NIV) Some pain is not brief. It lingers…

Cast Your Worries on God "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) Anxiety is a constant weight. It intrudes on the silence, presses on your chest at night, and steals energy from your waking hours. Peter…

Do Not Allow a Failure of Faith to End Your Relationship with God "For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes." — Proverbs 24:16 (NIV) Falling isn't failure. It's part of the journey. God does not…