Forgive anyone who offends you. Remember the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Colossians 3:13 Who is it that you need to forgive? Even now, the Holy Spirit brings the person to mind because He wants to liberate you from bitterness. He may even remind you of individuals you thought you’d already pardoned and…

Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of wickedness. EPHESIANS 6:12 Do you ever feel like you’re engaged in a war? Perhaps situations explode without cause, prompting division, strife, and undue stress, Simple tasks become complicated. Miscommunication abounds. Temptations and frustrations increase. And all the while, you’re bombarded with terrible…

I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised. PSALM 18:3  There may certainly be times when you find it challenging to praise God. Conflicts and burdens can weigh so heavily on your heart that worry and despair consume you. But even during times of adversity, your Savior is worthy of your adoration. Jesus…

“He who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do.” JOHN 14:12  When you feel useless, remember, God has an important purpose for your life. Of course, you may be tempted to focus on the reasons the Lord would overlook you— such as…

“When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth.” JOHN 16: 13 Whenever you pray about a certain topic, do particular emotions or failings come to mind? If so, the Holy Spirit may be bringing them to the surface so you’ll deal with them. For example, if you try to…

“My word . . . will not return . . . without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. ” ISAIAH 55:11  Anchor yourself to God’s Word. No matter what storms arise, His truth always stands firm and prevails. Every form of earthly security may disappoint you, but Scripture will not. It cannot.…

We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. PSALM 33: 20  It can feel as if things will never change. Your challenges persist—perhaps over an extended period of time—and it seems all your prayers are met with closed doors. Like David, you cry out, “How long, O LORD? Will…

Set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God. 1 CHRONICLES 22:19  Faith is powerful. “Faith sees the invisible, hears the inaudible, touches the intangible, and accomplishes the impossible.” But faith is only as good as the one in whom it is placed. Faith is only powerful if it’s vested in an all-powerful…

  “Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. Do everything as I say, and all will be well!”  JEREMIAH 7:23   Today, no matter what you face, obey God and leave the consequences to Him. Perhaps there’s a decision that immediately springs to mind. Regardless of how difficult…

With You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. PSALM 36: 9 When you meditate upon the Lord, you’ll see life from a different perspective. The issues that worry you lose their grip; the burdens that weaken you, God will turn to strength. Your viewpoint of relationships, tasks, problems, your enemies,…