Ephesians 3:13 Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. When we are walking through a difficult season, it can be easy to wonder if God has somehow lost control. We pray, we wait, and sometimes the situation seems to get harder. Ephesians 3:13 speaks […]
Psalm 148:13 Let them praise the name of the Lord, for His name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and heaven. When life gets busy, it’s easy for our world to become as small as whatever problem we are facing at that moment. A difficult day, an unanswered prayer, a financial worry, […]
Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. Redemption means that something lost has been bought back. Something that could not restore itself has been restored at a cost. That is what Christ did for us. Our sin created a debt we […]
Galatians 6:18 Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. We are each a combination of body, mind, and spirit. If one is troubled, our entire life experiences imbalance. Our body is tangible – we can touch it and easily detect its issues. Our mind controls our mental health, which […]
1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain. As much as we are human beings, we are also grace beings. Everything we are today is because God fought the good fight on that cross and redeemed us to Himself. One […]
Romans 4:20 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God. Romans 4:20 begins by stating that Abraham was unwavering, and ends by showing us how he stayed that way. Even in his old age and childless state, Abraham gave glory to God. He […]
Psalm 119:166 Lord, I hope for Your salvation, and I do Your commandments. Hope is something we all need, especially when we are waiting for God to answer our prayers or change our circumstances. In this verse, the psalmist shows us what genuine hope in God looks like. He says, “I hope for Your salvation.” […]
Psalm 119:49 Remember the word to Your servant, upon which You have caused me to hope. We have all received promises from our loved ones. And at some point, we have likely reminded them of their promises, especially when we feel they might have forgotten or are unaware. In Psalm 119:49, when the psalmist says, […]
Psalm 136:3 Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords! For His mercy endures forever. Psalm 136 is a beautiful song of worship and thanksgiving. It reminds God’s people of who He is and gives them many reasons to praise Him. Psalm 136:1–3 focuses on God’s supreme character. He is Jehovah, the God of grace; […]
Psalm 78:52 He made His own people go forth like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock. God’s mercy is a gift, never a license to sin. Mercy misused brings judgment. God rebukes us to call us back to repentance, not to crush us. The Holy One always acts for His […]