Faith in Uncertain Times ⁽²⁹⁾

With Faith in Him, You WILL Pass Through the Waters! "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned;…

Hope Is Never an Insult to Your Grief "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." — Romans 15:13 (NIV) Hope can…

When You Think God Should Do It Your Way "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD." — Isaiah 55:8 (NIV) There are times when grief makes the map look insulting. You had a route in your…

My Spirit Grew Fainter As I Prayed! "When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted. I remembered you, God, and I groaned; I meditated, and my spirit grew faint." — Psalm…

For the Wise, God’s Fingerprints Are Everywhere "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse." — Romans 1:20 (NIV) God does not…

God Will Always Protect Your Breaking Point "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way…

When Concerns Turn You from God "I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord's affairs—how he can please the Lord. But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world—how he can please his…

God Has Set For Your Needs; Do Not Doubt "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:19 (NIV) God does not promise to meet all your wants. He promises to meet all…

Grieve if You Must, But Find Solace in What is Real "Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labour on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare."…

Self-Sufficiency Is Not The Christian Way "My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water." — Jeremiah 2:13 (NIV) God does not condemn you for being thirsty.

Please Hold Me Close, Dear Lord "Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise." — Jeremiah 17:14 (NIV) Illness exposes what comfort hides. You learn how fragile strength can be and…

Sustained on the Sickbed* "The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness." — Psalm 41:3 (NIV) *This verse must be handled with care. Psalm 41:3 is not a promise that every illness will be cured immediately in this…