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Growing in the Waiting
Scripture “We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.” (Hebrews 6:12 NIV) Word If God made everything happen right away, or whenever we wanted it to happen, it wouldn’t require anything of us. We would miss the opportunity to grow because […]
Something Better in Store
Scripture “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6, NIV) Word Sometimes when things don’t turn out the way you thought; when they don’t happen on your timetable, it’s easy to get discouraged and feel like […]
Even in the Hard Times
Scripture “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4, […]
He’s Doing a Work in You
Scripture “It is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:13, ESV) Word Some of the things you may be praying about, if God were to remove them right now, you wouldn’t be prepared for where He is taking you. You’ve got to let God do […]
Delight in Him
Scripture “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4, AMP) Word Are you believing God for something that seems to be taking a long time? In the natural, you may have every reason to give up on what God has placed in […]
Freedom in Contentment
Scripture “…I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” (Philippians 4:11, NIV) Word In life, sometimes it’s easy to get so focused on our dreams and goals that we tune out everything else. We can get to the point where we’re not going to be happy until we see those things happen. But I’ve […]
Honor Him in All That You Do
Scripture “Remind people to be submissive to [their] magistrates and authorities, to be obedient, to be prepared and willing to do any upright and honorable work.” (Titus 3:1, AMP) Word In what ways do you honor God? A lot of times, people think, “I go to church to honor God. I read my Bible to […]
Abiding in Him
Scripture “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5, NIV) Word Jesus said, “If you abide in Me, you will bear much fruit.” One translation says, “If you will depend on Me.” […]
Strength in Dependency
Scripture “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9, ESV) Word We all have areas where we need to come […]
In All Things
Scripture “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:6, NKJV) Word God wants to help you in life. Not just in the big things, but in every detail. He wants to help you when you’re cooking dinner or driving in traffic. He wants to help you with your schoolwork, […]
Excel in Giving
Scripture “But since you excel in everything — in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you — see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” (2 Corinthians 8:7, NIV) Word Paul said in Second Corinthians, “I want you to excel in the gracious […]
In the Day of Trouble
Scripture “In the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.” (Psalm 27:5, NIV) Word People ask all the time, “Where is God in tragedy?” When we encounter difficulty and tragedy, we have to […]
