Bible reading: Isaiah 8:11-13 “The Lord took hold of me with his powerful hand and said:I’m warning you! Don’t act like these people. Don’t call something a rebellious plot, just because they do, and don’t be afraid of something, just because they are. I am the one you should fear and respect. I am the …
Bible passage: Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” There was a time when I believed that my life would be free from challenges if I had enough faith in God – …
Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 ESV “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content …
Bible passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 NLT “Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others.” I appreciate Bible passages …
Bible passage: Psalm 121 (NIV)“I lift up my eyes to the mountains, where does my help come from?My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.He will not let your foot slip, he who watches over you will not slumber;indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.The Lord watches over you, the Lord is your shade at …
Bible Passage: Philippians 2:12-13 “Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power …
Bible passage: Philippians 4:6-7 “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Many of us might …
Bible reading: Romans 12:17-21“Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; …
Bible reading: James 1:2-4 (AMP)“Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]. And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be …