God uses life to refine us as we walk through our time on earth. When life is going well, we focus on things that may not be all that important. The Lord uses trials to recalibrate our minds and hearts as they occur. When I am undergoing emotional or physical difficulty, the little things in …
Being free from guilt is possible when we repent of our sins, turn toward Jesus, and ask for forgiveness. This may sound easy, but to repent, we must humble ourselves before the Lord and admit our wrongs. You may be struggling with guilt, and our enemy satan tells you that you can’t be forgiven for …
Growing through life’s trials is part of God’s plan for our life as He shapes and molds us like clay on the potter’s wheel. My life trials have been a significant teacher in transforming me into a better person. You may be experiencing a trial and wondering how any good can come out of this …
As Paul tells us, trials refine our character as the Lord brings good out of difficult situations. Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. [1] I experienced a difficult time in ministry for several …
Dreams from God are a unique way the Lord chooses to communicate with people. Although the Lord speaks to us primarily through His Word and the Holy Spirit, dreams from God are not uncommon. Every person experiences dreams during their lifetime. Some people can remember their dreams in detail, while others may not be able …
When blessings come in raindrops is the storyline in the song “Blessings – Laura’s Story.” Laura Elvington wrote the song, explaining how blessings often come in hard times. Perhaps you have experienced a similar blessing during life’s rough seas. In our Bible story, Leah had several healthy children but felt unloved by her husband, Jacob. …
Trusting in God’s timing is a theme throughout the Scriptures. Abraham and Sarah had to wait twenty-five years for their son Isaac to be born. The people of the Old Testament waited for the coming of the Messiah. David waited fifteen years to become king of Israel. As our lives unfold, we spend a fair …
Overcome jealousy with thanks. You may not have thought of this strategy, yet it is effective. There is a remedy to jealousy. Leah and Rachael had married the same man, and Rachel was jealous because Leah had children and she did not. Genesis 31:1When Rachel saw that she wasn’t having any children for Jacob, she …
Look to God and not circumstances. This is a lesson the Lord would like us to learn. With all that is happening worldwide, many people are having difficulty coping. You may be in a situation that seems like it will never end as you look down at your problem. There are times when we feel …
God sees our problems when we think nobody cares about us. Our enemy satan continually tells the lie that God does not care and is unaware of our problems. But nothing could be further from the truth. The Scriptures contain stories such as Leah’s, where the Lord knows her difficulties. Genesis 29:32 So Leah became pregnant …