Practice patience. It’s not easy to be patient with everyone. Sometimes it helps to focus on something positive about that person. Think about how God expects you to respond to them. Impatience can make a bad situation worse and can lead to anger. Anger does not produce the righteousness God …
We all have problems we face from time to time. God doesn’t always remove our problems. He makes a way for us to go through them. For example, when the Israelites were running from pharaoh they came upon the Red Sea. God didn’t remove the sea; he parted it so …
Sometimes God blesses us by taking things away. One example of this is when he removes people from your life. That person who you thought was your friend but instead, they were a source of negativity in your life. You didn’t realize how much their negativity affected you until they …
My parents told me about Jesus. The church also told me about Jesus. But I believe in Jesus because I’ve experienced his mercy, favor, and goodness for myself. I learned to listen for God’s voice and recognize when he is speaking to me. It hasn’t been easy, and I don’t …
Life can seem overwhelming at times, with challenges that are difficult to manage. We must remember that we weren’t meant to handle these difficulties on our own. Where we are weak God is strong. When you let go of trying to do things on your own and trust that God …
Before you start your day, take a moment and think about the good things in your life. Pause and count some of your blessings. When your day is started with thankfulness, you’re opening your heart to the presence of God. This is one way to start the day with hope …
Jesus is our perfect example. We are meant to follow his example. If Jesus came back today, what do you think he would say to you? If you want to know where you stand, compare yourself to Jesus. God knows we are flawed. It’s wise to acknowledge our flaws and …
Think about the things that no longer benefit you and let them go before the year ends. Focus on God and get clarification on his plan for your life. If there is someone you haven’t yet forgiven, forgive them. Give more than you receive. Spread love and positivity. Let Jesus …
God speaks to us daily. It’s usually not dramatic and loud. He often speaks in quiet moments, like when we notice the beauty in nature or a verse that might catch our attention. Sometimes through a conversation you may overhear that answers a prayer you may have prayed, or through …
There are a lot of reasons why we need God’s help. One of those reasons is to help us when dealing with others. Sometimes we need God to help us see the best in people. You never know the reason why someone may be displaying behaviors that are considered negative, …
