How many of us have ever faced a job loss at the worst possible time, or had a serious medical uncertainty, or even worse, the loss of a loved one? Maybe you’ve asked yourself, how will I ever get through this? The bible has a simple answer in Luke 1:37: “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” We just have to trust and lean on Him. God bless you!
Who Are You Kidding?
When it comes down to it, are we being honest with God? I mean when we pray! Lots of people struggle with being completely honest with God. We may confess some things and hide others. But we can’t hide anything because God knows everything already. Psalm 139:23 says: “Search me, O God and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts.” We cannot be healed from the things we try to hide; to receive His mercy we need to bring everything to Him in prayer and supplication. Let’s ask God to search us and remind us of anything we’re hiding, amen? God bless you!
He Does Not Forget
Do you ever feel like you are unappreciated for the work you do? People often forget to say thank you. Sometimes we wonder if our good deeds matter or will ever be acknowledged. The Bible assures us that God sees and blesses our work. Hebrews 6:10 says, “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” God has a perfect memory and remembers everything. People may forget, but God never will. May He bless you today!
Hungry?
Physical hunger is a real thing! How many of us felt that hunger pang in the pit of our stomach? But there is another hunger, a spiritual hunger. We have a need to be fed! The Lord could have created us to need nothing, but he made us to depend on things like food, water, air…and Him. He fed people who were hungry, but he wanted them, and us, to know that he has more to offer. John 6:35 says, “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.” We can look for fulfillment in our lives but that will all result in emptiness or hunger. This world will never satisfy our hunger, but we already have access to true nourishment, Jesus Christ. God bless you!
Do We Show Compassion?
Are we compassionate enough to everyone? Jude 1:22 teaches us “And of some have compassion, making a difference.” Another way of saying this is: Be merciful to those who doubt. We need to recognize the importance of showing God’s mercy to people struggling with their faith, including ourselves! Doubt is more common than we think, and it’s important that we show His love and mercy to those who are wrestling with it. When we show compassion, we emulate the way Jesus was towards people who doubted. When we show mercy to those who doubt we are revealing the heart of our loving Savior. When we see someone struggling, let’s reassure them! God bless you!
Don’t Worry About Dying!
We’re all going to die! If that sounds depressing it shouldn’t be because there is really good news. For all of us who belong to Jesus there’s hope for life after death. Romans 8:11 tells us: “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwelleth you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. Death is the greatest tool of Satan, but Jesus came to Earth to defeat death. He took the punishment we deserve and put death in its place. He rose again! One day we will all be in heaven, and that’s really good news. God bless you.
Facing the Unknown
It feels scary to start something new without knowing how it will work out. Anytime we find ourselves in a new season, place, or situation, we cannot anticipate what we will need. But no matter what happens or where we will go, He will be with us. Exodus 33:14 says “And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” God’s promise is enough and we can trust Him to lead us into a future where rest as possible for us. He is with us and He is for us! God bless you today.
The Best Guide
Most travelers need a tour guide, hikers need an experienced trail master, investors need someone to advise them. In every aspect of our lives, we need someone to advise us. And we actually do! Deuteronomy 31:8 says, “And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.” We should never go astray because of his guidance. God bless you!
Why Worry?
I have been accused of worrying too much. I prefer to think of it as planning for any eventuality! Truthfully, worrying is a sin, because it demonstrates that we are not trusting in God for his help and faithfulness. Matthew 6:34 teaches us to: “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” Everything we need or ever will need will be provided by our heavenly Father. In other words there is no need to worry, God already knows what the future holds. God bless you!
Be A Burden Bearer
Many of us are carrying a burden. It could be a financial, emotional, or relationship burden. Imagine standing in line at the grocery store and seeing a young mother struggling to pay. What would we do? Galatians 6:2 says, “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” Paul was pointing out that the law of Christ is that we love others by voluntarily sharing their burdens. The next time we see or feel that someone struggling, what will be our response? God bless you!
