Do you ever need to rant and rave? Have you ever felt like David did in Psalm 31:9-11? “Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief. My life is consumed by anguish and my years by groaning; my strength
Read MoreGod’s Name: Chief Shepherd 1Peter 5:4—And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Some things you can do today with God’s name: Read 1 Peter 5:1-4. Peter told the elders to be “Shepherds of God’s flock that is under you.” They were to act as
Read MoreDo you ever feel like giving up? Hebrews 12:3—Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. We’ve been looking at Hebrews 12:1-3 for the last few days. Has this been helpful to you? If so how? I’d like to hear. Meditate on verse 3
Read MoreCan problems really bring joy? Hebrews 12:2—Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Look at how Jesus handled His horrendously stressful situation. Think
Read MoreYour perspective can change everything Hebrews 12:2a—Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. What can you learn about how to handle your stress from the first part of verse 2? Take some time today to close your eyes and focus on Jesus. When we are in a hurry
Read MoreHow to de-stress your life Hebrews 12:1—Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. We’re going to look at Hebrews 12:1-3 for the next few
Read MoreWhat are you worried about? 1 Peter 5:7—Cast all your anxiety/cares/worries on Him, because He cares for you. This was one of the first verses I remember learning as a child. When I told my sister, Joy, that I was putting verses about stress on this blog, she asked me, “Have you used the teddy
Read MoreAre you stressed? Stress is running rampant in this day and age. Is it harming you? Matthew 11:28-30—”Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest
Read MoreMatthew 11:28—“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ” Are you weary and burdened? Here is how the Message translates Matthew 11:28-30: “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you
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