As for me, I said in my haste and alarm, I am cut off from before Your eyes. But You heard the voice of my supplications when I cried to You for aid. – Psalm 31:22, Amplified Bible (AMP) Here is where our anxiety originates: our haste. When we want something now that we cannot… Continue reading The mechanism of character development.
Category: Victorious Living
How to approach life’s distractions.
For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet: – Mark 7:25, KJV Life is filled with distractions. It doesn’t matter what stage of life we are in, there are things we need to do, and there are things that distract us from… Continue reading How to approach life’s distractions.
BEST OF TQFG: Please don’t ignore God’s gift while you are making your way to the fridge.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from September 25, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Because he preferred to share the oppression [suffer the hardships] and bear the shame of the people of God rather than to have the fleeting enjoyment of a sinful life. – Hebrews 11:25, Amplified Bible (AMP) I was… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Please don’t ignore God’s gift while you are making your way to the fridge.
You can’t handle the truth! Can you?
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. – Matthew 6:33, King James Version (KJV) I love it when the Lord demonstrates His ability to provide for all of our needs. I have two friends, whom I’ll call Jack and Jill, who were… Continue reading You can’t handle the truth! Can you?
Have you been Hannahtized?
And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad. – 1 Samuel 1:18, KJV I remember clearly a conversation I had once with a dear friend who has since passed away. During our talk, I addressed the… Continue reading Have you been Hannahtized?
The power of virtue.
And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman. – Ruth 3:11, King James Version (KJV) It’s easy to get discouraged when the culture around you is saturated with sin. When you see depravity… Continue reading The power of virtue.
Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream.
And having seen that they were troubled and tormented in [their] rowing, for the wind was against them, about the fourth watch of the night [between 3:00-6:00 a.m.] He came to them, walking [directly] on the sea. And He acted as if He meant to pass by them, – Mark 6:48, Amplified Bible (AMP) Not… Continue reading Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream.
Acres of Diamonds
For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off. – Deuteronomy 30:11, KJV We like to complicate matters. It’s just our way. Take, for example, the famous Acres of Diamonds story, popularized in the late 1800s and early 1900s by American Baptist minister Russell… Continue reading Acres of Diamonds
How many signs do you need to trust?
And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house. – Judges 6:15, KJV When we first meet Gideon, his faith is tiny. By the time we finish reading about Gideon, he has become the faith-filled,… Continue reading How many signs do you need to trust?
Will you be highly or lightly esteemed?
Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. – 1 Samuel… Continue reading Will you be highly or lightly esteemed?