Hebrews 11:1-2 MSG “The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see. The act of faith is what distinguished our ancestors, set them above the crowd.” We read in Matthew 7 about two different kinds of people. The first man decided to put in the time and effort required to have a solid foundation for his house. He labored and toiled to make sure that when a storm came, his home would still be standing. Sure, it…
Psalms 18:11 NLT “He shrouded himself in darkness, veiling his approach with dark rain clouds.” How often do we believe the lie that God has left us to suffer in our circumstance? The quiet and loneliness certainly must be a sign that God is absent, and unaware of our troubles. We often struggle with frustrated thoughts and emotions at what we have to endure in this life, at least I do. In my own self-pity it’s so easy to crumble under the pressure, and cry out “where are you God, and why have You left me?” But what if I…
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:10-11 Close your eyes. Breath. Think of things that you are passionate about. Try to reacquaint yourself with promises God has spoke into your…