God encourages us in all our troubles so we are able to encourage others when they are troubled. Make a habit of sharing the comfort God has given you with others when they are in need of it. What a wonderful blessing that would be! “Blessed be God, even the …
There will always be people we interact with who are unpleasant to be around. Whether they’re having a bad day, maybe there was a misunderstanding, or that’s just their usual demeanor. Whatever the reason, we are going to encounter unpleasant people one way or another. We are to have patience …
The world is filled with temptations. Things that distract us from doing the things God wants us to do are everywhere. Everyone experiences temptation. That’s why we must be careful about the things we allow ourselves to encounter. For example, the type of music we listen to, the shows we …
Faithfulness is being hopeful, no matter what. God is faithful to us and always will be because he never changes. Will we be faithful to him? That’s what we must ask ourselves. In this new year, can we make more of an effort to be faithful to God? Can we …
Because we believe in God, he saved us with his grace. It is a gift from him, so we can’t take credit for it. Salvation isn’t a reward for the good things we’ve done, so we can’t brag or boast about it. It is a gift that God gives freely. …
That could very well be the solution to whatever problem you need God to help you with. Humble yourself first, and then go to God in prayer about your situation. “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn …
We are encouraged to help others whenever we can. One of the great things about giving is that it pleases God, and another great thing is that it comes right back to you. And let’s not forget that you’re helping someone, which is also great! Be a cheerful giver and …
“May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” (Numbers 6: 24-26)
If you are struggling, feeling burdened, feeling overwhelmed, or maybe you’re just tired, telling you to get some rest and take time for yourself may seem like unrealistic advice. Maybe you’ve tried that and didn’t feel any relief. You may feel you have a lot going on and you need …
We are required to do certain things with all diligence as children of God. We are to supplement our faith with virtue (moral excellence), knowledge, self-control, patience (endurance), godliness, kindness, and love. These things help us to be more productive and useful in our knowledge of Jesus Christ. Without these …
