Weakness is real. Behind our masks, everyone is weak. It’s inbuilt into our humanness in this world. We can’t run from it, and thankfully we don’t need to. What we need is a biblical understanding of the value of weakness (that’s a strange-sounding phrase!), and how suffering is the tool God uses to expose it
People who think positively can see potential in even the most discouraging situations, while those who think negatively are quick to point out problems and limitations. This goes beyond the proverbial idea of simply seeing a glass “half full” or “half empty” and extends to actually making decisions and taking actions based on either positive
Have there ever been times in our life when we have found ourself wondering, ‘How long, O Lord?’ How long will these struggles and disappointments last? How long will I have these difficulties? How long will these health issues persist? How long will I struggle? How long will these intense temptations last? How long will
I worked in PICU (special area) taking care of one of the cancer patients. We introduced new chemo drugs and these IV infusion fluid administration can reduce the effects of tumor if it is successful ghe effect will be 70%. Close monitoring of patient taking this medication is advised. There’s a lot of side effects
“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 ESV “Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions;
How do we praise God when we don’t understand what’s happening in our life and God is silent? How do we stay connected in a crisis without communication? How do we keep our eyes on Jesus when we’re full of tears? Is God real? Is He willing and able to help us? The answer is;
We must view God’s deliverance not by emotional reflex,human standards,or even common sense-but by BIBLICAL TRUTH. There are no cookie cutters in heaven. God doesn’t have standardized,SAME-SIZE-FITS- ALL solutions to our various problems. He treats every situation as SINGULAR and SPECIAL, and He designs a UNIQUE TAILOR-MADE deliverance to every trial and trouble. God can jam
What do we partake in, in this life that is not wholesome and good? What things do we allow into our hearts, homes, and lives that is impure? It’s so easy to make concessions in life. We rationalize everything.We are letting our guard down and start to desensitize ourselves to right and wrong. “I will
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for this treasured children of mine. Although you have entrusted them to me, I know they belong to you. I recognize that they are always in your care. Please supply what I lack. Ever assist them to grow in wisdom and stature, in grace and knowledge, in kindness, compassion and
I am weak . . . yet by God’s power I am strong. I AM with you; that is all I need. God loves to use weak people. Everyone has weaknesses. In fact, I have a bundle of flaws and imperfections: physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. I also have uncontrollable circumstances that weaken me,