“When the Lord gives us a task, He will bestow the spiritual authority we need to carry it out, and He will provide us with people to help. God has promised to equip us for His work. What is [our] response when asked to serve?”
–In Touch Ministries
Scriptures for Reflection: Exodus 3:1-14; Matthew 28:16-20
“Your obstacles may seem like mountains too big to move, and in your own strength, they certainly are. But as a believer, you have the power of the Holy Spirit within you. Although your circumstances may not change, He’ll give you His comfort, joy, peace, patience, and strength to go through it. The Spirit is God’s promise of continual help to His weary people.”
-Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture For Reflection: Zechariah 4:1-14; John 14:1-31
“As we pour out our heart to God and let His Word bring comfort, He will renew our mind, calm our fears, and strengthen our trust in Him. Only when the Lord is your stronghold will you remain unshaken.” ~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Psalm 62:1-8
“Our part as clay is to remain pliable and submit to the Lord’s purposes – not to let parts of our life toughen and resist His attempts to shape us.” ~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Isaiah 45:5-9
“Father God, devastating circumstances have left me so weary. When things in my life feel so uncertain, I am tempted to shrink back in fear. But when I press into the truth of Your love, it leaves me hopeful. Even when my normal gets hijacked, thank You for the promise that You are the same yesterday, today, and forever. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
~Lysa Terkeurst
“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”
“God, I need some good news. I hear bad news all the time. I need to hear what You say about things. I need the joy You bring.”
~Our Daily Bread
“God meets us in our suffering and helps us grow in Him. Rather than viewing afflictions as His disfavor, may we look for ways He’s using them to sharpen and build our character as we experience His love ‘poured out into our hearts’.”
~Marvin Williams
Scripture for Reflection: Romans 5:1-5
“God will never stop teaching us if we’re willing to open our heart and mind to His guidance and instruction.”
~Cindy Hess Kasper
Scripture for Reflection: Proverbs 1:1-7
“Jesus, You calm every spiritual storm. When tempests rage, speak peace to my soul as I put my hope in You.”
~Our Daily Bread
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