Faith in Uncertain Times ⁽²⁹⁾

Let God Sustain You in Your Grief "Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." — Isaiah…

Led into the Wilderness by God's Loving Kindness "Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her." – Hosea 2:14 (NIV) When love ends, you are left with empty rooms, unfinished sentences, and a…

When You are Exhausted, Let God Lead You Higher "From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I." — Psalm 61:2 (NIV) There are days when strength…

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…

God's Way Is Perfect, His Shield Sure "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…

Death is NOT the End "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…

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…

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.'"…

God Holds You Dearer than Even Many Sparrows "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;…

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…