“Whether at home, at church, at work, or on the highway, consider each person you meet as someone undergoing a test in progress that you may not be aware of. Will you switch lanes to bypass them? Or will you offer a word of encouragement? Ask Jesus to give you the same attitude He has for others. Thank Him for loving and accepting us wherever we are in our tests in progress.”
~Cassandra Tiersma
Scripture for Reflection: Romans 15:1-5
“A critical and unloving attitude doesn’t align with who God has called us to be as believers in Jesus. Even when it’s difficult, may we extend grace and love to everyone we encounter as Christ guides us.”
~Kimya Loder
Scripture for Reflection: Colossians 3:12-17
“Father God, please help me to see myself and others through Your eyes. Help me love with Your heart as I come into contact with people who are different from me.”
~Our Daily Bread
“No matter how long the delay, the Lord is working in our best interest, even when there’s no visible evidence. In the end, it’s what He wants for us that matters – nothing short of resurrection.”
~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Isaiah 64:4
“Praying before we speak helps us give God control of our attitude and our words.”
~Jennifer Benson Schuldt
Scripture for reflection: Psalm 19:14; Colossians 4:2-6
“We’re not promised an easy life, but God uses our trials to accomplish His will. Difficult experiences are given to us for our good, for the benefit of others, and for God’s glory.”
~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Philippians 1:12-20
“God’s great love enables us to go on, to get up to face the day. Our trials may feel overwhelming, but we won’t be destroyed by them because God’s love is far greater! If you are going through a dark time, don’t lose hope. You will not be consumed by what you face. Keep trusting in God’s faithful love and provision for you.”
~Karen Huang
Scripture for Reflection: Lamentations 3:21-23
“James’ command to consider trials as “all joy” makes no sense unless we see them as opportunities for spiritual growth. Trials are designed by the Lord to test our faith, humility submission and values. We can either waste our difficulties by defiantly resisting God or benefit by trusting in and depending on Him.”
~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: James 1:2-12
“We’re not promised an easy life, but God uses our trials to accomplish His will. Difficult experiences are given to us for our good, for the benefit of others, and for God’s glory.”
~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Philippians 1:1-30
“We can see God’s actions only from the limited vantage point of our humanness. Often the Lord’s goals and purposes are hidden from us until His plans come to fruition. We may wonder at the turns our life takes, but we can be certain God is sovereign over all the earth.”
~Dr. Charles F. Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Genesis 50:15-21
Living Water by Dorothea Love 