“I cry to You, Father, as I struggle under the burdens of life. Remind me that my help comes from above, from the Maker of heaven and earth.”
-Our Daily Bread
“I cry to You, Father, as I struggle under the burdens of life. Remind me that my help comes from above, from the Maker of heaven and earth.”
-Our Daily Bread
“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
“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
“Jesus doesn’t promise us a pain-free life. But He does promise that as we trust and rest in Him, we can experience a peace that’s deeper and more satisfying than any escape the world tries to sell us.”
~Adam R. Holz
Scripture for Reflection: John 16:25-33; Philippians 1:4-6
“In our confusion, darkness, and testing, we learn truths about ourselves and about God. And we may even find that our testing leads to a deeper trust in Him.”
~Winn Collier
Scripture for Reflection: James 1:1-27
“Loving God, help me to remember the brevity of life and to live well today.”
~Our Daily Bread
“Our reputation ay be tattered, and our character may be seemingly beyond repair. But neither name ultimately defines us. It’s not what others call you nor even what you call yourself that matters. You are who Jesus says you are. Live into your new name.”
~Mike Wittmer
Scripture for Reflection: Revelation 2:12-17
“God, with things moving so fast these days, it’s often hard to know what’s real. Help me to listen, pay attention, and speak only the truth.”
~Our Daily Bread
“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
On Sunday, November 14,2021, I had the honor and privilege to be a guest on Empowered by the Word with Jacques McNeil.
Our topic was, REST and the Scripture Passage was Matthew 11:28-30.