Have you ever felt like you were going to drown beneath the insurmountable trials of life? We’ve all heard the saying, “When it rains, it pours.” It can be quite overwhelming and frustrating to take on several trials all in a short period of time. You may begin to question what you’re doing wrong. Why are some people seemingly drifting through life while others barely seem to stay afloat? We know it’s not wise to compare ourselves and our situations with others. (II Corinthians 10:12) We’re human, though, and it’s easy to get caught up in this trap. Our enemy, Satan, wants us to get our eyes focused on ourselves…
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What Sins Are You Talking About?
As you’ve probably experienced, Satan likes to remind us of our sins and our failures. He wants us to feel discouraged and defeated. There are sins that I’ve asked forgiveness for at least 100 times or more. And the song below is what God is saying to me when I repeat myself over and over again. “What sins are you talking about? I don’t remember them anymore…” We must take God at His Word. He is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins. Every time Satan reminds you of your sins and failures, stop and thank God for His faithfulness to forgive you. If you haven’t yet asked…
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It’s a Scary Road… Show Me and Teach Me
Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. – Psalms 25:4 When I was young (just fresh out of college), I was getting ready to go on a simple little road trip to stay with a friend of our family for a few days so that I could attend a Bible conference nearby. I became quite anxious because I’m very terrible at navigating on the road. (I’m not exaggerating!) 🙂 I get turned around and desperately lost once I get behind the wheel and pull out of the driveway. I remember my mom trying to clearly explain the directions, and after seeing the panic manifesting on my face,…
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There’s ONE in Every Group…
On Monday afternoon, my hubby brought home a bundle of flowers from the country-side road. They were a little pitiful in appearance due to wilting from the lengthy trip home, but I quickly searched my cupboard for a tall jar with hopes of their full recovery. I placed each one in carefully in the jar of water and set them nearby the dining room window. My hubby looked a little disappointed as he took in the sight of their deathly appearance. I replied, “Let’s wait and see what happens!” Within an hour, there were only a few happy campers in my makeshift vase. We ate a quick bite for supper…
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What it Really Means to Set your Affection on Things Above
*Pin on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/138204282294516055/ Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. – Colossians 3:2 In Colossians 3:2, the words “set your affection on things above” means to place your mind and thoughts on them, to show favor towards them, and to be affectionately desirous of them. For example, because I have affection toward my family, my thoughts are occupied with them as well. What kind of things consume your thoughts? If you deeply ponder the answer, you’ll know where your real affections lie. Your affections as a wife will probably be towards your husband. Your affections as a mother will probably be towards your children. …