Psalm 34:17-18 God wants us to come to Him with everything both good and bad. But sometimes the pain is so overwhelming, we can’t put it into words. And when it comes to crying out for help, the best we can manage is a deep groan. Yet often, these groans are some of our most… Continue reading November 8th – Psalm34:17-18
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October 12th – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 My heart is broken with the tragedy of the war in Israel. The reports of the brutality against God’s people are horrific. Yet even when our circumstances are dire, tragic, and devastating, Paul tells us to embrace a spirit of joy, gratitude, and prayer. Finding such joy and gratitude can be challenging.… Continue reading October 12th – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
July 12th – Proverbs 14:10
Proverbs 14:10 “Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy." There’s nothing worse than when we share experiences with others just to hear how they too have experienced the same thing. As Christians, we need to realize that everyone's journey is unique to them. And we need to listen… Continue reading July 12th – Proverbs 14:10
May 12th – Isaiah 65:17
Isaiah 65:17 When my Grandma was diagnosed with dementia, it was painful to watch as she tried to hold on to precious memories. Memories can be both a blessing and a curse. Some fill our hearts with joy while others bring tears to our eyes. One day God promises to create a new heaven and… Continue reading May 12th – Isaiah 65:17
January 30th – Psalm 81:13
Psalm 81:13 We all know the truth that hindsight is 20/20. Because there isn’t a single person who hasn’t looked back at past mistakes and uttered the words, “If only”. Regret is a powerful emotion. One that keeps us in bondage and stuck in the past. That’s why our Heavenly Father cries out, “Oh that… Continue reading January 30th – Psalm 81:13
January 7th – Psalm 41:12
Psalm 41:12 There is a quote that warns, “not everyone you fight is your enemy. And not everyone who helps you is your friend.” Throughout our lives we will experience hurt, betrayal, and disappointment at the hands of others. And in those moments we have a choice to make. Will that pain make us better… Continue reading January 7th – Psalm 41:12
December 1st – Psalm 6:2
Psalm 6:2 One of the things I love most about the Psalms is the way they convey the hurts, joys, hopes, and sorrows of every Christian. And in Psalm 6, the pain David feels resonates deep inside my heart. Because I too know the anguish of sinning against God. The brokenness of realizing what a… Continue reading December 1st – Psalm 6:2
September 12th – Psalm 32:1
Psalm 32:1 Many Christians struggle with forgiveness. We understand the concept in our heads, but fail to receive it in our hearts. And often times, we are far more willing to extend forgiveness to others then we are to ourselves. Needlessly we carry around the burden of guilt, shame, and pain. We fear our sin… Continue reading September 12th – Psalm 32:1
August 25th – 1 Timothy 2:1
1 Timothy 2:1 When someone we love hurts, our first instinct is to want to jump into action and fix the problem. Because their pain is our pain. And our world won’t be right again until theirs is. But what about those times when we can’t make things better? What do we do then? We… Continue reading August 25th – 1 Timothy 2:1
July 18th – Philippians 4:4
Philippians 4:4 When we’re hurting, being told to rejoice seems not only impossible, but particularly cruel. After all, how could God expect us to find joy in pain? But did you know that of all the books in the Bible, among the most joyful are the "prison epistles”? These are the letters written by Paul… Continue reading July 18th – Philippians 4:4
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