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!
Category: Trials
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?
Are you an expert Christian?
But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently seek Him [out]. – Hebrews 11:6, Amplified Bible (AMP) Some years ago I was in the audience… Continue reading Are you an expert Christian?
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.
He Who keeps you will not slumber.
He will not allow your foot to slip or to be moved; He Who keeps you will not slumber. – Psalm 121:3, Amplified Bible (AMP) When children get scared, there’s nothing more comforting to them than the reassuring embrace of a parent. Knowing that mom or dad are there to protect them, they can release… Continue reading He Who keeps you will not slumber.
Arise from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you!
Arise [from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you—rise to a new life]! Shine (be radiant with the glory of the Lord), for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you! – Isaiah 60:1, Amplified Bible (AMP) I have a 91-year old friend who just left… Continue reading Arise from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you!
BEST OF TQFG: It’s time to have a heartcry meeting with God.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from April 30, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. – Mark 10:47, KJV Based on a true story, the movie Faith… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: It’s time to have a heartcry meeting with God.
Wallow in the luxury of God’s peace.
Commit your way to the Lord [roll and repose each care of your load on Him]; trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) also in Him and He will bring it to pass. – Psalm 37:5, Amplified Bible (AMP) In Psalm 37:5, “commit” is the Greek word “galal,” which means: to roll (literally or… Continue reading Wallow in the luxury of God’s peace.
How would you react if you lost both of your arms?
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. – Proverbs 24:10, KJV It is a rare person that never experiences feelings of defeat. When we encounter such times, there’s nothing like a good pick-me-up to get us out of the doldrums. When we ask Him to, God is faithful to provide… Continue reading How would you react if you lost both of your arms?