Tag: trials

08
Jan

He Says, Fear Not!

Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Fear is a paralysing emotion caused by a real or imagined threat of danger, pain, or harm. We all have […]

11
Dec

From Trials to Strength

Matthew 5:4-5 NIV Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Jesus climbed the hill to withdraw from the noise of the crowd. He wanted to teach without distraction. He was shifting His focus from healing physical bodies to curing souls and emotions. […]

07
Dec

Strength in the Struggle

Psalm 59:17 “To You, O my Strength, I will sing praises; For God is my defense, My God of mercy.”  Very few may realize that this encouraging verse was written by King David during one of the lowest points in his life. Surrounded by danger and betrayal, King David didn’t respond with fear or bitterness, […]

27
Aug

Finding Joy in Trials

James 1:2-3 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. Let’s be honest, trials are hard. When life feels like it’s falling apart, the last thing we naturally want to do is ‘count it all joy.’ But James 1:2-3 challenges us to […]

26
Aug

God Has Your Back

Job 23:10 He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. Job was going through an extremely difficult situation in life. He was desperate. He wanted to find God and plead his case because he knew he didn’t do anything to deserve such suffering. Sometimes, we […]

15
May

Suffering in His Will

1 Peter 4:19 Therefore, let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator. Suffering, the will of God, faithfulness—can all these three words align in a situation? Sounds strange, right? But the verse of the day reveals that they can all work together for […]

14
Mar

Trust in the Lord and Rejoice

Psalm 28:7 NKJV “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him.” Today’s verse emphasizes the intimate relationship king David had with the Lord. Even though he was a warrior king with many conquests […]

09
Apr

Finding Joy in Trials

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1:2-3 In life, we often encounter trials and challenges that test our faith. These difficulties can range from minor inconveniences to major setbacks, but no matter the size, they can be overwhelming. However, […]

07
Mar

Delivered from all Dangers

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned.” Isaiah 43:2-3 This sounds like an impossible promise, doesn’t it? But our God is the God of all impossibilities, of the improbable, of the […]

09
Jul

LOVE THAT COVERS ALL SINS

1 Peter 4:8 – “Above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”  We are asked to have fervent love for one another. Fervent means displaying very hot, burning, glowing or passionate intensity. We have to intentionally love one another with fervent love because this love is […]