“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
“Heavenly Father, thank You that in every trial and disappointment You’re always close, offering comfort and strength to help me rise again.”
~Our Daily Bread
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.
“We can be tired, weary, and emotionally distraught, but after spending time alone with God, we find that He injects into our bodies energy, power, and strength.” ~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: II Corinthians 12:9-10
“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
“God has been stretching you throughout your life for a specific purpose He destined for you and you alone. With each situation you have experienced or endured, you have been stretched. Your experiences have been used by God to strengthen you and your faith, and now He is calling you to be an example of what He is capable of doing. Not just a witness for Christ, but for His power in your life, because your life matters to God.” ~Tracie Miles (Author of Your Life Still Counts)
Scripture for Reflection: II Corinthians 1:3-4
Lord, I come to You in my weakness and tiredness; please grant me renewed strength.
~Our Daily Bread
Father, give me the strength to endure the hardships of this day, and the hope of Christ for the eternal tomorrow You have promised.”
~Our Daily Bread
“To go through suffering and remain true to Christ testifies to others about our salvation. And each test makes our faith stronger.” ~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Romans 5:1-11
“We can take comfort that the Lord is our strength to help us endure suffering and will also use the most challenging of life’s journeys to deepen our fellowship with Christ.” ~ Lisa Samra
Scripture for Reflection: II Corinthians 12:9-10
Living Water by Dorothea Love 