Following God’s lead.
This is not the easiest thing to do, but it is necessary. God hears your prayers and is aware of your frustrations. Trust God’s timing. His timing doesn’t always align with our desires, but it aligns with his plan. Keep trusting God while you’re waiting for what comes next. He …
When you are around your friends, mind your tongue. The things we say can tear people down or build them up. Choose your words wisely. Positivity and encouragement go a long way. When you feel angry, mind your temper. It’s okay to get angry, but don’t allow it to cause …
When you are by yourself, mind your thoughts. The enemy likes to attack you when you’re alone. He tries to invade your thoughts with negativity. For example, negative “self-talk” or dwelling on things from the past that caused you pain or anger. Recognize that this is the enemy trying to …
Before every decision you make, pray and ask God for guidance and direction. When someone does or says something that is rude or hurtful, pray before you respond. When anyone asks you for something that involves your time or your money, pray and ask God for wisdom. Instead of stressing, …
We want to be in control of every aspect of our lives. When things don’t go the way we want, we may see that as a loss of control, which can be disappointing or discouraging. Our desire for control is a threat to our faith. What if things happened exactly …
God knows you better than anyone else does. He even knows you better than you know yourself. He has plans for you and cares about your future. He will never leave you and is constantly watching over you. God corrects us when we stray away from him because of the …
May the Lord bless and protect you from dangers seen and unseen. May he smile upon you and give you his grace. May he show you his favor and give you his peace. In Jesus’ name, amen. “The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord make his face shine …
The best thing to do about the feelings that bother you the most, is talk with God about them. God is always there, and he wants to help you. He already knows and he loves you. God is in control. If you believe that, you must learn to surrender to …
We need to bring back this way of thinking. I used to hear it all the time. When we pass judgement, criticize, and dismiss others, this allows the devil to divide us. When we encounter tough situations, we should ask the question, “What would Jesus do?” Be on your guard …
Faith, hope, and love are three things that will last forever. Love is the greatest of these (1 Corinthians 13:13). To make it in this life, we must have faith that God is in control, and he will do what he says he will do. We must remain hopeful no …
