“But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42 Jesus was a guest in Martha and Mary’s home. Mary sat with Jesus and listened. […]
“Does anyone want to live a life that is long and prosperous? Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.” Psalm 34:12-14 Do you want to live a long and prosperous life? Then pay attention
“For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ. And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear.” Philippians 1:14-15 In your tough circumstances, does your reaction to the situation turn people to Christ or turn
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“So at last the king gave orders for Daniel to be arrested and thrown into the den of lions. The king said to him, “May your God, whom you serve so faithfully, rescue you.” Daniel 6:16 God didn’t deliver Daniel from the lion’s den. He delivered Daniel after He was in it. What if Daniel
“Today you are going into battle against your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not panic or be terrified by them. For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.” Deuteronomy 20:3-4 We should plan for and be prepared
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“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. Behold I am doing a new thing.” Isaiah 43:18 Are you blocking God’s plans for you because you won’t let go of the past? When we don’t let go of anger, hurts, unforgiveness, disappointment, etc., we cannot move forward. If we are looking back, we
“You know the saying, ‘Four months between planting and harvest.’ But I say, wake up and look around. The fields are already ripe for harvest. 37 You know the saying, ‘One plants and another harvests.’ And it’s true. 38 I sent you to harvest where you didn’t plant; others had already done the work, and now you
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“Jesus answered, Are there not 12 hours in the day? If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world. But if anyone walks in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him.” John 11:9-10 Do you keep stumbling? Can’t seem to get things
“I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should,
“What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shaped it, saying, ‘Stop you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?” Isaiah 45:9 Do you have to be in control? Do you argue with
