There are two large pots, both hung on the ends of a pole, which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walk from the stream to the house,
Life is filled with challenges that test our determination and our faith in God. Whether we’re faced with the impending threat of evil or with everyday hassles, or with health problems, the quality of our character is sure to be tested on a regular basis. It would be a great mistake to overlook the fact
Just relax and let God be God.’ It is a great comfort to know that a loving God is ultimately in control of everything that happens. In the face of some tragedy or when things had gone badly wrong: ‘The Lord reigns.’ Let’s confidently trust in the sovereign Lord. God is in ultimate control of
I sometimes struggle to believe that God really loves me. I can be tempted to feel a sense of failure and self-condemnation. It is relatively easy to believe that God loves everybody else, but it is much harder to believe that God loves me. The love of God, Paul explains in Romans 8, starts with
One of my most frequent prayers is ‘Help!’ It is also one of the most common prayers in the Bible. It is a prayer you can pray every day, in any and every situation. You can cry out to the Lord for help. God’s desire is for you to have a relationship with him that
Broken hearts, broken relationships,this world is full of brokenness. We throw away broken toys and computers. My laptop before was broken, I keep hoping one day it will simply fix itself and work again, but every time I try to turn it on, it’s still broken. Left in its current state, I’m confident that it
On the days when my body is rebelling because the chronic pain has returned, I literally groan. I cry out through words, or I cry out through tears, as I lose heart over my weakness. Usually, this groaning issues from disappointment, fear, grumbling, and sadness over being laid up on the couch—again. Over canceled plans—again.
Jesus, I need you! You are my Lord, my God, my King. You are worthy of all of my worship. Help me, by your grace, to know you and love you so deeply and dearly that the things of this world fade away and grow strangely dim. I want to worship you and you alone.
I really, really needed to relax, unwind, and recover. I desperately need a vacation. I am in deep comatose. Yes spiritually i am in a very deep comatose. I felt angry and confused at why God would allow this. Didn’t he care? Do I believe God is good by what I see or do I
What is the driving force in your life? Everyone’s life is driven by something. Most dictionaries define the verb drive as “to guide, to control, or to direct.” Whether you are driving a car, a nail, or a golf ball, you are guiding, controlling, and directing it at that moment. Right now you may be