Posts Tagged ‘encouragement’
12 Prayers For Encouragement and Strength During Trials
The enemy has creative ways of discouraging us during difficult times. Sometimes we stop having hope; other times we begin to see life as unfair and our circumstances as unjust. Or, other times, we’re just stuck in our emotions and pain. God knows your pain and has compassion for what we endure as sojourners on the earth. In His lovingkindness, He gives us encouragement for the journey.
Read MoreHow Can I See Myself as God Sees Me?
What do you see when you look in the mirror? I will never forget, as a senior in college, having coffee with a beautiful cheerleader. No, honestly, the unforgettable part wasn’t her beauty and quick mind. It was that beyond the stunning exterior of a young woman who looked like she “had it all together”…
Read MoreGoing Through Hard Times? God Wants to Teach You How to Handle Adversity
The headlines point to it. Your neighbors talk about it. Your heart feels it. Just about everyone is going through hard times right now! But let’s face it: Life is hard, even in the easiest of times. Disappointments, illnesses, broken relationships, dashed dreams. What does the Bible say about getting through adversity? Plenty, actually! God…
Read MoreFour Ways God Encourages Us
Are you going through a difficult or painful circumstance? If you are, you’re not alone. Life is hard for so many right now. Recently, I’ve been reminded about the importance of encouragement—particularly spiritual. The very definition of encourage is: to infuse with faith, perspective, and hope that fuels the daily need for courage. We all need…
Read MoreWhy Does God Allow Suffering?
Don’t Ask, ‘Why?’ Ask, ‘What?’ One of the most difficult issues in the world is the issue of suffering. Most everyone has probably asked at one time or another: “Why is there suffering – and if God is good and if God is powerful, then how can there be such evil and suffering in…
Read MoreHow Should I Respond When I’m Betrayed?
God’s Way of Responding to Betrayal One of the most difficult things we will ever face is how we respond when we are betrayed. So how are we supposed to respond when someone betrays us by walking out on us, lies about us, or gossips about us? The common response is to return evil for…
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