As we head into Thanksgiving week, we need to make time and stop the negative self-talk and replace it with what God says. Yes, in this world we will have troubles, but Jesus tells us to take heart because He has overcome the world. We can let the negativity of the news, the media, and … Continue reading Pray and Trust God: In the midst of a challenge.
You raise up your kids in the way they should go and then they go off into the world. When the process started I had to learn to let go and let God handle it. Letting God who loves them even more than I do empowers protection. Be it when they leave home, they step … Continue reading Empower Protection: Trust God, He is your best option.
Things feeling bad for you? Things feeling overwhelming? Things feeling like too much is being asked? Things feeling too heavy? Imagine someone coming along to try and intercede for you and the outcome getting worse. Imagine they try over and over again and yet things keep getting worse. Do you realize God is in control? … Continue reading Bad to worse, can you trust God in the process?
Imagine from our readings over the past few days being Joseph with an incredible dream of how God is going to use you. Imagine the excitement and the energy he had to the point of sharing it with his family. Now imagine how hard he had to lean into God and trust God when his … Continue reading Can you trust God even when you can’t see Him?
Ever found yourself in a touch spot and wondering if everyone has forgotten about you? Ever woke up and weren’t sure how today was going to play out? What did you do? How did you respond? For me, I turn to God in prayer before I get out of bed! For me, I turn to … Continue reading A new day, a new week, fear not God is with you, do not be dismayed, trust God!
Don’t allow the devil to rob you by causing you to respond or react out of fear! Choose to fear not and believe what God is telling you! Don’t flee or run where everyone else is running because it looks good, turn to God, trusting Him, acknowledging Him, and allowing Him to show you the … Continue reading Obey because you trust God, not acting out of fear!
Yes, it is true that in this world we will have troubles and yet Jesus reminds us to take heart because He has overcome the world! Yes we will face trials and troubles but God’s Word tells us: ‘Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for … Continue reading Through the highs and lows of life, trust God who is love and who is good!
Ever had one of those days where you feel like you are getting to the end of your rope? Ever had one of those days where your feel stretched thin? Ever had one of those days where if God doesn’t show up you don’t know what will happen? Ever had one of those days where … Continue reading THRIVE: Trust God even when you don’t see it!
As I start today and consider everything on the schedule I realize I can’t be every and monitoring everything and so rather than worrying or getting anxious about it, I am choosing to trust God because I know He has my best interest at hand. I give my wife with all her plans into God’s … Continue reading THRIVE: Trust God with your best!
Today after a weekend of spending time in Daniel and having the NLT version of Proverbs 3:5-6 it is incredible to be back online and heading back into family life and work-life today. Today no matter if you are getting bullied or someone is trying to bribe you into doing the wrong thing, we need … Continue reading THRIVE: When you give your all and trust God!
Ever been hurt by somebody? Ever been lied to by somebody? Ever been threatened by someone? What was your first thought? What was your first response? Did you turn to God? Did you give it to God? If you received directions from God were you obedient? Will you trust God? Will you wait on God? … Continue reading Trust! Will you trust God enough to avoid taking things into your own hands?
Will you trust Him enough to allow Him to fill you with hope? Will you trust Him enough to allow Him to fill you with joy? Will you trust Him enough to allow Him to fill you with peace in believing? Will you trust Him enough to fill you to overflowing? Will you trust Him … Continue reading How much will you trust God?
As today begins and the direction is seemingly becoming clear, don’t worry. Cast your worries, cares, and anxieties upon he Lord because He cares for you. Take hold of God’s Word where the verse for today is: “[Not in your own strength] for it is God Who is all the while effectually at work in … Continue reading At a crossroads? Wondering how you can choose? Trust God rather than leaning on your own understanding!
The Story of Job. – Day 39 We don’t need to understand it all. We don’t need to do it all. God will provide! God is in control! God’s timing is perfect! God can defend himself! Vengeance is mine says the Lord! Can you trust God enough to let go when you don’t know what … Continue reading How much will you trust God in the midst of the storm(s)?
God will provide, even when the world is against you. Lean into what God says! Lean into what God directs you to do! Lean into what God has called you to do, no matter what! If God is calling you to step up then step up. If God is calling you to step out then … Continue reading Trust God even when the world feels like it is against you!
Consider what you have been given. Consider what you have been told. Consider what you have been called to do. Consider what God has promised. Will you trust God? Will you seek God? Will you believe God? Will you respond to God? Will you accept and obey God? Today’s reading comes to us from: Joshua … Continue reading Will you trust God with what you have been given?
What if it impacted your finances? What if it impacted your health? What if it impacted your relationships? Will you still trust Him? Would you be willing to do a do-over? What if you had to restart because your financial situation? What if you had to fight through tough times in order to restart good … Continue reading Is your faith great enough that you will trust God thru it all?
What if it was something you felt was bigger than you? What if it was something you felt was detrimental to your plans? What if it was something that seemed catastrophic? What if it was something that seemed counter intuitive? Would you listen and obey? Would you step up and do what you were being … Continue reading Do you believe God? Do you trust God? Enough to go along with what He asks?
Ever heard that “the battle belongs to the Lord“? Ever heard the “vengeance is mine says the Lord“? Ever been faced at a time in your life where someone lied to you? Ever been faced at a time in your life where someone mistreated you? Ever faced a time in your life where someone attacked … Continue reading Do not take revenge! Trust God!
Do you trust His Word? Do you trust His Character? Do you trust His promises? Will you obey Him? Will you imitate His character? Will you walk in faith believing? Will you live your life with Him in the center? Do your words align to your actions? Do your actions align to your words? What … Continue reading Do you trust God? Will you obey Him?
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