God comforts the depressed ∙ God, who comforts the depressed – 2 Corinthians 7:6 2 Corinthians 1:2-5 2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort.4 HeContinue reading “God comforts the depressed ∙”
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The Lord will provide – Yahweh-Yireh ∙
The Lord will provide – Yahweh-Yireh ∙ I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. – Philippians 1:19 Genesis 22:6-14 6 So Abraham placed the wood for the burnt offering on Isaac’s shoulders while he himself carried the fire and theContinue reading “The Lord will provide – Yahweh-Yireh ∙”
Hearts ablaze ∙∙
Hearts ablaze ∙∙ So, they said to each other, “Weren’t our hearts ablaze within us while He was talking with us on the road and explaining the Scriptures to us?” – Luke 24:32 Luke 24:13-35 13 That same day, two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem.15 AsContinue reading “Hearts ablaze ∙∙”
Our dependable North Star ∙∙
Our dependable North Star ∙∙ Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. – James 1:17 Psalms 136:3-9 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His faithful love endures forever.4 Give thanks toContinue reading “Our dependable North Star ∙∙”
Epic failure ∙∙
Epic failure ∙∙ If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. – 1 Corinthians 10:12 Luke 22:32 31 Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat.32 but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthenContinue reading “Epic failure ∙∙”
Auditors not wanted ∙∙
Auditors not wanted ∙∙ Don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. – James 1:22 James 1:23-25 23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror.24 You see yourself, walk away, and forgetContinue reading “Auditors not wanted ∙∙”
Spiritual snakebite ∙∙
Spiritual snakebite ∙∙ Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up. – John 3:14 John 3:14-18 14 And as Moses lifted up the bronze snake on a pole in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up,15 so that everyoneContinue reading “Spiritual snakebite ∙∙”
The beginning of sorrows ∙∙
The beginning of sorrows ∙∙ “For troubles surround me – too many to count!” – Psalms 40:12 Romans 8:18-23 18 Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.19 For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children reallyContinue reading “The beginning of sorrows ∙∙”
Falling for false teachers ∙∙
Falling for false teachers ∙∙ To him who is able to keep you from stumbling. – Jude 1:24 Jude 1:24-25 24 Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault.25 All glory to him whoContinue reading “Falling for false teachers ∙∙”
Worthy of my praise ∙
Worthy of my praise ∙ Always be joyful. Never stop praying. In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Psalms 34:1-8 1 I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.2 I will boast only in the LORD; let allContinue reading “Worthy of my praise ∙”