“Is Jesus’s presence enough for me when I’m faced with the impossible in front of me and an enemy fast approaching behind me? That’s the very time for me to take courage. Miracles are about to take place.”
-Cynthia Ruchti
Scripture for Reflection: Isaiah 43:2; Hebrews 13:5
“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
“If you’re living in a season of suffering, have faith that God is using it for HIs glory and your eternal good. All your protests cannot thwart His purpose, so yield to His hand as He shapes You into His Son’s image. And remember that whether it’s apparent or not, our Father’s favor is with you.” ~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Genesis 39:19-23
“Lord, help me to discern hopelessness, despair, and fear in Your people. Give me the understanding and wisdom to know what I must do; and the courage to do it. But most of all, God, help me to remain faithful to You, my never-changing God. Amen.”
~Reverend Wanda K. Holder
“Opportunities are often lost when we let fear overrule our faith.”
~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Deuteronomy 1:26-36
Losing a Friend Is Not Easy
Have you ever ended a friendship? Made the decision to stop interacting with someone who was once considered family? What pushes us to the point where reconciliation is not an option? For me, it was a painful decision that I made several years ago.
When I think about the pain that led to the split, it makes me question the validity of our friendship.
“When doctors’ reports are not encouraging, when financial pressures won’t ease up, when efforts to reconcile relationships fail, when death has left those we cherish in its wake – may we too be strengthened to say, ‘But You, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.'” ~Arthur Jackson
Scripture for Reflection: Psalm 3
“Father, give me the courage to live for what matters most.”
~Our Daily Bread
God, I’m often so afraid. And when I am, I’m tempted to rely on my own wits or courage – and that’s never enough. Be with me. Give me Your courage.
~Our Daily Bread
“Few steps of faith equal smooth sailing, but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth taking. Put your hope in the fact that the God who calls you will catch you.” ~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Matthew 14:22-36
Living Water by Dorothea Love 