Following God’s lead.
There was a paralyzed man who had friends who believed Jesus could heal him. They lifted him on his mat up onto a roof, dug a hole in that roof, and lowered him into the house because Jesus was inside. (There was a large crowd outside, listening to Jesus preach, …
Refuse to blame God for all the unpleasant things that have happened in your life. Some of the trials we face are meant to strengthen us, not harm us. God allows some unpleasant situations to occur to help us grow. If we got everything we wanted and never faced any …
Live clean, innocent lives. Being quick to repent is a start. Ask God to forgive you for whatever you have done or said that is not pleasing to him. If you are living in sin, you will never have peace. Another action you can take is to be quick to …
Whether you realize it or not, you influence others. While at your job, at the store, or wherever you may be, people watch how you respond to certain situations. They are listening to the things you are saying. When you accept Christ into your life, you become a representative of …
Five things I’m thankful for today: Take some time today to think about what you are thankful for. “I will love thee, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the …
No matter what you’re going through, keep your eyes on God. When unpleasant things happen or difficult times come, our first instinct is to ask why is this happening to me? Sometimes we blame God for what has happened. The enemy, the devil, is usually to blame. (I say usually …
When God is leading you to do something, feeling overwhelmed is expected. This is because we need God’s help to do the things he requires us to do. It’s difficult to do them on our own with our limited strength. God will give you the emotional, physical, and spiritual strength …
Love in action can change things. Encouraging others is an example of love in action. Let everything you say be helpful, which can be encouraging to everyone who heard what you said. Even during frustrating situations where you may be tempted to respond with foul or abusive language. Instead, choose …
God is pleased when we are generous to others. He blesses us and encourages us to be a blessing to others. When we do this, it comes right back to us, and we receive more than what we gave. “give, and it shall bee given unto you; good measure, pressed …
If you are dealing with hardships, you should pray. When you’re sick, ask someone who you know has a close relationship with God to pray for you. A prayer offered by someone who has faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. If you have committed …
