We might be tempted to hole up and hide when we suffer through a winter of the soul. Yet God reminds us that though dark times come and linger for a while, spring will eventually come around. Maybe not overnight but interspersed among those days reminiscent of winter’s reluctant surrender.
When I’ve had someone toss something at me, e.g. an insult, a questionable story, or hateful material, the best thing I can do is to question the source. Who’s telling me this? Why? What is their endgame? Are they a legitimate source? Is it useful or interesting?
It is important that we learn how to differentiate between God’s voice and those other voices who seek us harm.
When the Bible states that God is trustworthy, it’s not simply referring to how He works, but who He is. He is truth. He is faithful. He never breaks a promise. He cannot lie because that would be contrary to His nature. We can count on God whatever the time, whatever the circumstances, whatever the need. Because He is trustworthy.
Guest Post by Author C.A. Simonson “I trust in You, O Lord; you are my God…my times are in your hand.” (Psalm 31:14, 15) As darkness invaded the land in
Living with intentionality implies a choice to walk through each day with care, listening for His voice, His prompting, and His guidance. It involves seeking out God’s mission for our lives and allowing Him to use us as vessels through our words, our actions, and our relationships.
After almost a year of trudging down what seemed like a promising direction, praying for favor, and literally begging God for help, I thought of the birds. I had to ask myself, “Is God messing with my nest? Is there something I don’t know or can’t understand just yet?” My prayer then shifted to seeking God’s guidance and trusting Him to put me on His path, and, of course, He revealed it.
A true story of God’s miraculous provision: Charles didn’t need to try them on to know they’d fit. He’d prayed, and the Lord had provided
When we feed our angst, our perspective becomes skewed. Avoiding the source of stress simply amplifies fear and opens the door to destructive self-talk. That’s why it’s so crucial to bring our fears, our anxiety, our self-talk to God so He can adjust our perspective.
Sleeplessness was also familiar territory to David. Instead of a soft bed in the palace, he lay on the hard, desert ground. Yet his thoughts were not focused on what should have rightfully been his but on the goodness of God. As David reflected under the night sky, he came to realize that he was safer in the desert with God than in any palace without God. “Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.”
