Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God. Psalm 42:11 Why am I cast down? (Some translations read, depressed or disturbed, while in the original Hebrew the words carry the meaningContinue reading “Why Are You Cast Down?”
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Sausage Scenarios
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Some of the challenges we face in life can be compared to making sausage. (Bear with me on the analogy!) A plump, grilled bratwurst tastes delicious, but you definitelyContinue reading “Sausage Scenarios”
Beyond Hope?
“I never expected to see your face again,” Israel (aka Jacob) said to Joseph, “but now God has let me see your children as well.” Genesis 48:11 BSB Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed… Romans 4:18a BSB The situation looks hopeless. Feels hopeless. By all accounts, is hopeless. Have such thoughts ever gripped yourContinue reading “Beyond Hope?”
Offering God “Advice”
When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left. But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” …. And even the rulers were sneering at Him, saying, “He saved others;Continue reading “Offering God “Advice””
So that…
As He passed along, He noticed a man blind from his birth. His disciples asked Him, Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he should be born blind? Jesus answered, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed inContinue reading “So that…”
When Pain Steals our Voice
I cry aloud to God, and He will hear me. In the day of my trouble, I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying; my soul refuses to be comforted…I am so troubled that I cannot speak. Then I said, “I will appeal to this, to the years of theContinue reading “When Pain Steals our Voice”
Because You Prayed
Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, “Because you have prayed to Me …” The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. Isaiah 37:21a NASB James 5:16a NASB In the middle of the crisis, it just didn’t occur to me. Busily making decisions and finding solutions as I dealt with the realityContinue reading “Because You Prayed”
What’s the Goal?
Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made. So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Isaiah 43:7 ESV 1, Corinthians 10:31 While serving and chatting with friends, my raspy, and newly baritone voice, gave evidenceContinue reading “What’s the Goal?”
Crisis Management
I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him. Psalm 34:4,6a NKJV The thought for the following devotional came to my mind while in deep thought during my commute home from work. Mentally rehearsing a conversation in which aContinue reading “Crisis Management”
As we near Good Friday…
Take a moment to re-remember what He’s done for us… for you. Father, we sit (fall on our faces) in awe of Your goodness, mercy, and faithfulness to us. What can we say, but thank You. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen. https://devotionsfordifficultdays.com/blog/
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