Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah son [grandson] of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, Whose [Spirit] was upon them. Then rose up Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel [heir to the throne of Judah] and Jeshua son of Jozadak and began to build the house… Continue reading It’s now or never!
Category: Anxiety
I want to hold your hand!
For I the Lord your God hold your right hand; I am the Lord, Who says to you, Fear not; I will help you! – Isaiah 41:13, Amplified Bible (AMP) Over the years, I’ve had many opportunities to encourage my children when they have been afraid. Although the methods of encouragement have varied depending on… Continue reading I want to hold your hand!
BEST OF TQFG: Before God takes away your worries, He wants to take away your sins.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from March 28, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Jesus answered and said unto him [Nicodemus], Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. – John 3:3, KJV This world is home to a lot of defeated… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Before God takes away your worries, He wants to take away your sins.
Whose fault is it, really?
Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. – Jonah 1:17, KJV Anxiety. Fear. Financial trouble. Bitterness. Chronic disease. Jealousy. Addiction. Family problems. Work-related troubles. These, and many other of life’s problems, can hit us at any… Continue reading Whose fault is it, really?
Why don’t you give risk a bear hug?
Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. – Hebrews 11:1, Amplified Bible (AMP) Years ago, one of my best… Continue reading Why don’t you give risk a bear hug?
When you feel led, take the time to be an encouragement to others.
Therefore encourage (admonish, exhort) one another and edify (strengthen and build up) one another, just as you are doing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Amplified Bible (AMP) I was having one of those mornings. I wouldn’t say I was depressed; just a little discouraged. I was discouraged enough, though, to ask The Lord in prayer, “Would… Continue reading When you feel led, take the time to be an encouragement to others.
What to do when it seems like God doesn’t care?
Shall I bring to the [moment of] birth and not cause to bring forth? says the Lord. Shall I Who causes to bring forth shut the womb? says your God. – Isaiah 66:9, Amplified Bible (AMP) You are sick and tired of waiting for relief to come. You are in a horrible pickle, and the… Continue reading What to do when it seems like God doesn’t care?
You can’t always get what you want.
Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am. – Philippians 4:11, Amplified Bible (AMP) I remember clearly the first time I encountered the phrase, “You can’t always… Continue reading You can’t always get what you want.
What’ll it be? The canteen, or the water pump?
Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. – Habakkuk 2:4, King James Version (KJV) Imagine that you are stranded in the desert. You are wandering aimlessly, desperately searching for water to survive. At the brink of despair, you spot something in the… Continue reading What’ll it be? The canteen, or the water pump?
I’m so overwhelmed! – Part 3
The appetite of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the appetite of the diligent is abundantly supplied. – Proverbs 13:4, Amplified Bible (AMP) Jerry DeVries, 78, was one of the experts that Karl Pillemer interviewed for his book 30 Lessons For Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans. As Mr. DeVries reports:… Continue reading I’m so overwhelmed! – Part 3