Faith in Uncertain Times ⁽²⁴⁾

Job 10:1 "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 hates life and that he…

2 Samuel 22:31 "As for God, his way is perfect: the Lord's word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him." — 2 Samuel 22:31 (NIV) Life often feels unpredictable and unsafe. Plans fail, trust is broken, and strength runs thin. In that…

John 11:25–26 "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'" — John 11:25–26 (NIV) Grief often…

Psalm 34:4 "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 the grip of fear. The psalmist does…

Matthew 18:21–22 "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.'" — Matthew 18:21–22 (NIV) Forgiveness is…

Matthew 10:29–31 "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many…

Psalm 55:16–17 "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 across days and nights, showing up…

Isaiah 12:2 "Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord Himself, is my strength and my defence; He has become my salvation." — Isaiah 12:2 (NIV) Fear narrows the world. It tightens the chest, shortens the breath,…

Lamentations 3:22–23 "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness." — Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV) Grief has a way of convincing us that we've reached the end - that nothing…

Isaiah 30:15 "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength..." — Isaiah 30:15 (NIV) Sometimes we look for strength in activity—solving, striving, spinning our wheels. But God flips the script. He invites us into stillness. Into trust. Into repentance.

Psalm 40:1 "I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry." — Psalm 40:1 (NIV) There are times when God seems silent—when your prayers feel like they’re drifting into empty space. This verse reminds us that God does hear you.

Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." — Romans 8:28 (NIV) Romans 8:28 is one of the most reassuring promises in all of Scripture—but it's…