devotionsfordifficultdays

Why Are You Cast Down?

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?”

Audio Only – Comforting Others

Using our pain for His glory 1 Corinthians 1:3-5 Though it’s totally unscripted and not at all polished, I pray you hear real life thoughts on God’s Word and how to authentically apply it to our lives. In His service, Becky White Products page

Bowed Down by the Load of Life

The Lord sets prisoners free, the Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous. The LORD lifts up those who are weighed down. The LORD helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. Psalm 146:7-8 NIV Psalm 146:8b NLT Psalm 145:14Continue reading “Bowed Down by the Load of Life”

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”

The Flames of Anxiety

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. Isaiah 43:2 NKJV Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present yourContinue reading “The Flames of Anxiety”

Black Saturday

Below is a link to a short video from the Eyewitness Bible series regarding the Saturday after Jesus was crucified. It brings to life what we’ve read in the pages of our Bibles. God’s blessings on you as we contemplate what the Lord Jesus Christ endured on our behalf. “Who for the joy that wasContinue reading “Black Saturday”

Directions

Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 While the following true story is nowContinue reading “Directions”

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/

As We Near Good Friday and Easter…

Though it’s been nearly 21 years, the memory is fresh in my mind. Smugly (though not realizing my own heart of spiritual yucko at the time) I sat back in the theater seat to watch on the big screen the movie The Passion of The Christ, praying those around me would see their need for theContinue reading “As We Near Good Friday and Easter…”

Somebody Knows…

You know when I sit down and when I rise up; You understand my thought from afar. You scrutinize my path and my lying down, And are intimately acquainted with all my ways. Even before there is a word on my tongue, Behold, O LORD, You know it all. PSALM 139:2-4 NASB Are you oldContinue reading “Somebody Knows…”