My heart is grievously pained… – Psalm 55:4, Amplified Bible (AMP) Psalm 55 chronicles some of the deepest sorrow that David ever experienced. Filled with words like “distraught, “oppression,” “pain,” “terror,” “horror,” and “trembling,” David exquisitely described what it is like to suffer severe distress – not only of circumstance, but of soul. Many commentators… Continue reading Lower than a snake’s belly in a wagon rut.
Category: Anxiety
This is one way you DON’T want God’s hand upon you.
When I kept silence [before I confessed], my bones wasted away through my groaning all the day long. For day and night Your hand [of displeasure] was heavy upon me; my moisture was turned into the drought of summer. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! – Psalm 32:3-4, Amplified Bible (AMP) There have been many… Continue reading This is one way you DON’T want God’s hand upon you.
BEST OF TQFG: Don’t let your circumstances steal away your hope.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from August 21, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team His feet they hurt with fetters; he was laid in chains of iron and his soul entered into the iron. Psalm 105:18, AMP Little is said in the Bible regarding how Joseph felt while he was being betrayed by his… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Don’t let your circumstances steal away your hope.
Would you like to be like this guy?
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings… – Psalm 112:7, Amplified Bible (AMP) How would you like other people to observe your life and say the following things about you? You are: Happy Fortunate Prosperous Spiritually healthy and content Recognized and remembered by others for being righteous, compassionate, and generous Brave in the midst… Continue reading Would you like to be like this guy?
What is the source of perpetual joy?
Be happy in your faith and rejoice and be glad-hearted continually always; Be unceasing in prayer praying perseveringly; Thank God in everything no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks, for this is the will of God for you who are in Christ Jesus the Revealer and Mediator of that will.… Continue reading What is the source of perpetual joy?
How much money do we waste?
1 Wait and listen, everyone who is thirsty! Come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Yes, come, buy [priceless, spiritual] wine and milk without money and without price [simply for the self-surrender that accepts the blessing]. 2 Why do you spend your money for that which is not… Continue reading How much money do we waste?
BEST OF TQFG: I’ll supply the power; you supply the trust.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from December 30, 2012. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team But you [Jeremiah], gird up your loins! Arise and tell them all that I command you. Do not be dismayed and break down at the sight of their faces, lest I confound you before them and permit… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: I’ll supply the power; you supply the trust.
There’s nothing like changing your feathers on a regular basis.
Who satisfies your mouth [your necessity and desire at your personal age and situation] with good so that your youth, renewed, is like the eagle’s [strong, overcoming, soaring]! – Psalm 103:5, Amplified Bible (AMP) The Bible is filled with wonderful word pictures. According to the Southwestern Bald Eagle Management Committee of Arizona: “Plumage” refers both… Continue reading There’s nothing like changing your feathers on a regular basis.
That tragedy could be your diamond in the rough.
For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. – Matthew 12:40, King James Version (KJV) Imagine that you are 36 years old. One day you’re healthy, working hard, and playing hard. The… Continue reading That tragedy could be your diamond in the rough.
Defeating loneliness is as simple as taking the hand that’s offered to you.
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) When we feel utterly and totally and miserably alone, we need to remember two things: Christ knows exactly how we feel, and Christ is reaching… Continue reading Defeating loneliness is as simple as taking the hand that’s offered to you.