“Thank You, giving God, for encouraging me to be generous because in Your economy, generosity will bring the giver and the receiver abundant blessings.”
~Our Daily Bread
“Thank You, giving God, for encouraging me to be generous because in Your economy, generosity will bring the giver and the receiver abundant blessings.”
~Our Daily Bread
“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
“Lord, help me to trust You when I am afraid. Help me to know that there is nothing that can keep me from the safety of Your arms.”
~Erin MacPherson
Heavenly Father, help me to find my full identity in You. Allow me to humbly see others through Your eyes of grace.
~Our Daily Bread
“Remembering what Jesus did for us gives us the courage and strength to persevere through struggles in spite of being hard pressed on every side. Because of God’s power in our lives, when we are struck down, but not destroyed, we reveal the life of Jesus.” ~ Kirsten Holmberg
Scripture for Reflection: II Corinthians 4:7-18
“In every trial, we have a choice to view the situation from our perspective or from God’s. Depending on our focus, we either react emotionally or respond spiritually, based on God’s Word and promises. Inner turmoil and outward agitation result when we focus on feelings instead of spiritual principles. But when we habitually see every matter from God’s point of view, then irritation, anger, and blame will be replaced by an inner quietness and confidence.” ~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Philippians 4:10-13
“Father, in Heaven, we’ve spent too much time thinking only about what is wrong and broken with our world. Please help us to see evidence of Your presence in the wonder of what only You could have done.”
~Our Daily Bread
“Lord, You are the reason for all my joy. Help me to fix my eyes on You when my circumstances are painful and hard.”
~Our Daily Bread
“We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small, awaken it when it is dormant, confirm it when it is wavering, strengthen it when it is weak, and raise it up when it is overthrown.” ~John Calvin
Scripture for reflection: Psalm 25:1-22
“Hope itself is like a star- not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity.” ~ Charles H. Spurgeon
Scripture for reflection: Psalm 130:1-8