Week 2 - Finding Hope in God (Psalm 33:20-22) In a world driven by instant gratification, it can be incredibly challenging to be patient, especially when it comes to waiting on God. When we’re hurting or suffering, we of course want instant relief. And so we’re often tempted to seek quick solutions and immediate answers.… Continue reading August 10th – Psalm 33:20-22
Tag: Rejoice
June 11th – James 1:2-3
James 1:2-3 James challenges us to rejoice during times of trials. Say what!? This perspective seems counterintuitive, but trials offer unique opportunities for growth and a deeper relationship with God. They refine our character, shaping us to be more Christ-like and resilient. Through difficulties we learn to rely on God’s strength rather than our own,… Continue reading June 11th – James 1:2-3
June 8th – Philippians 4:4
Philippians 4:4 Paul urges us to "Rejoice in the Lord always," which speaks to the fruit of the Spirit, joy, and its transformative power even in challenging times. A joy which doesn’t change depending on our circumstances, because it’s rooted in our relationship with Jesus. Unlike fleeting happiness, joy from the Spirit is a profound… Continue reading June 8th – Philippians 4:4
April 23rd – Matthew 24:44
Matthew 24:44 As spring ushers in a season of renewal and growth, it also serves as a beautiful reminder of the Lord's soon return. And in the same way the earth prepares itself for the changing of the seasons, so too should we prepare our hearts for the coming of our Savior. Like the snow… Continue reading April 23rd – Matthew 24:44
April 22nd – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
1 Thessalonians 5:18 With spring in the air I can’t wait to clean out my flower beds replacing the dead with new, all in the hopes of a beautiful garden to enjoy all season long. Yet in the amidst of my anticipation, I would do well to remember the wisdom of Paul who urges me… Continue reading April 22nd – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
March 22nd – Philippians 4:4
Philippians 4:4 To rejoice is to experience an overwhelming sense of gladness and joy, often accompanied by expressions of celebration and gratitude. It's a deep-seated happiness rooted in the goodness of God and His blessings in our lives. And Easter, where we celebrate the glorious Resurrection of Jesus and His victory over sin and death,… Continue reading March 22nd – Philippians 4:4
February 24th – Psalm 136:26
Psalm 136:26 In every sunrise and every sunset, in every breath we take, we witness the enduring love of God. A timeless and constant love that sustains us through every season of life. And we can find great comfort in knowing His love is not fleeting or conditional, but an eternal anchor that steadies our… Continue reading February 24th – Psalm 136:26
February 3rd – Zephaniah 3:17
Zephaniah 3:17 What I love most about this verse in Zephaniah is that it reveals a God not stoic, rigid, and unfeeling, but one who laughs, delights, and rejoices over us with boundless joy. Too many times we think of God in heaven looking down on us with scorn and anger. But instead when He… Continue reading February 3rd – Zephaniah 3:17
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 20th- Proverbs 3:12
Proverbs 3:12 “For whom the LORD loves He reproves, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.” There’s a quote which says, “Discipline doesn’t break a child’s spirit half as often as the lack of it breaks a parent’s heart.” No one one wants to be punished. Even if it comes with… Continue reading July 20th- Proverbs 3:12
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