God’s plan for our life is usually revealed progressively, one situation at a time. Obviously, most of us would like to see the entire road map now, but that is not how God operates. He wants us to walk by faith, taking one step at a time in the direction he has planned for us. …
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22002.12 God Responds to Prayer
It’s very common for Christians to know about prayer, study prayer, memorize prayer verses, read books about it, and still not believe that prayer makes any difference. when we don’t actually pray, we prove we don’t really believe what God says about it In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus reveals a simple but profound …
22002.13 God’s Help Is On The Way
When you’re experiencing tough times, the last thing you want to do is to wait for relief. Don’t be discouraged! God knows what you are going through and wants the very best for you. He is the only One who knows what is truly best. God’s timing is very different from our own. “Waiting on …
22002.14 God Offers Supernatural Power
God’s presence in your life is powerful. This is particularly assuring in a situation where your own power is totally inadequate. In his presence, you will experience the power of the Holy Spirit. It is the same presence and the same power that Jesus enjoyed when he was on earth because he remained in the …
22002.15 God Offers Supernatural Freedom
God wants to free us from the bondage of Satan’s lies through the truth of his Word. God’s truth frees us from the elaborate deceptions Satan uses to manipulate our thoughts, feelings, and decisions. Jesus gave his disciples a remarkable promise: “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” —John 8:32, …
22002.16 God Offers Supernatural Peace
We all want inner peace. Normally we associate the presence of peace with the absence of turmoil in our life. Under the right circumstances, we can temporarily experience this natural peace. However, the peace that Jesus offers is a peaceful state in the midst of turmoil. The apostle Paul writes, And God’s peace, which is …
22002.17 Journey Time with God
Life is a journey. When you are in a crisis situation or prolonged hardship, it seems more like a disruption to your journey. In reality, it is part of your journey. When parents take their children on a trip, invariably they will hear the question, “Are we there yet?” In response, they encourage their kids …
22002.18 Growing in Tough Times
God uses tough times to develop Christ’s character in us. It is the potholes, detours, and difficulties along the journey that provide opportunities to reshape and refine our attitudes and actions. This takes time and it’s his goal we not get derailed from his plan, but become champions of endurance. The apostle Paul explains: We …