1 Samuel 1:10, “In bitterness of soul Hannah wept much and prayed to the LORD.” NIV 1 Samuel 1:10, “She was deeply distressed and prayed to the LORD and wept bitterly.” ESV What causes you to be discouraged and distressed? Is it something you wished you had and don’t have? Or it could be someone …
Category Archives: Christian Devotional
Is Being Carefree Possible?
Philippians 4:5-7, Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand. And do not be anxious for anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your mind in …
Exceeding The Ordinary – Abound
Romans 15:13, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. When going through a trial or struggle, there are stages – the beginning, then in the middle, where it may get worse, and then eventually …
Twenty-Four-Seven
Psalm 73:26, “My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” When going through a struggle, isn’t it easy to envy carefree people around you? They may appear to be healthy and strong and seem to be free of burdens. Don’t kid yourself. Everyone has …
In The Middle Of Your Struggle
Psalm 42:5, “Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him for the help of his presence.” NASB1995 Psalm 42:5-6, “Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will …
When You Feel Lost And Need Direction
Deuteronomy 9:23, “And when the LORD sent you out from Kadesh Barnea, he said, “Go up and take possession of the land I have given you.” But you rebelled against the command of the LORD your God. You did not trust him or obey him.” What do you do when you feel lost and in …
What Do I Do?
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” “Be happy in your faith at all times. Never stop praying. Be thankful, whatever the circumstances may be. If you follow this advice you will be working out the will …
When You Do Not Know The Outcome
Daniel 3:28, “Then Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him, and defied the king’s command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. Therefore I decree …
Words To Be Said At The Right Time
2 Samuel 12:1, 7, & 12, 13, “The LORD sent Nathan to David. When he came to him, he said, “There were two men in a certain town, one rich and the other poor. Then Nathan said to David. “You are the man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel says: “I anointed …
A New Level of Courage
1 Samuel 17:45, “David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” When you are going through a trial, be it physical, financial, relationships, or being …