“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
“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 heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”
“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
“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
“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
“Sometimes God allows us to go through trying times such as an illness, loss, or crisis. In turn, when we rely on Him for comfort and strength, we’re able to comfort and encourage others in their suffering.”
~Goh Bee Lee
Scripture for Reflection: II Corinthians 1:3-8
“God, I don’t know if what I’m experiencing is Your testing or not, but either way, I want to trust You. I give my future to You.”
~Our Daily Bread
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