Encouraging Women to Passionately Pursue God
“The Lord said to Joshua, ‘Do not be afraid of them, because by this time tomorrow I will hand all of them slain over to Israel.’” Joshua 11:6a (NIV) What he saw should have stopped his heart. His enemies united and charged toward him, with massive armies too numerous to count. Surrounded as he glanced every…
When the hard and terrible and painful places cascade upon you, you need to know there is purpose in this pain.
He’s growing His child.
When it feels like no one sees, or hears or knows, rest assured God sees, hears, and is acting. We do not need to be afraid.
When my back’s against the wall and I feel I absolutely must do something, anything; God promises He will fight for me, I need only be still.
Joseph had a lot to be bitter about. At times, I feel I do too. However, God authors another way, better way: forgiveness.
When terror tries to reign, it’s time to call God on His promises.
God want to offer me protection- do I even think to ask for it?
“Joy to the World” begins a classic Christmas carol. Do you feel joyful? How has this year been? Do you feel you have much to celebrate? When you’ve had a tough year, a year of character building, shall we say; it can be wearing, causing warring emotions inside. As Christians, we know the “right” answer….
It’s time to prepare for Christmas. Buying, wrapping, cooking, baking, decorating- all fun festivities of the season. But Jesus might ask the question: Do You Love Me More?
If you’ve had a long, hard year and struggle to wait expectantly, look to the greatest gift of Christmas to allow your heart to hope once more.