Go into the family gatherings with positive emotions. If you go in feeling angry, jealous, hurt or upset, it likely isn’t going to get better. You’ll probably stay feeling that way throughout the entire meal or gathering.
Sometimes God steps in and closes a door, but not to hurt us or just because He can — His plan is always greater than ours. As I look back on this season of my life, I can’t help but wonder how many other times God has protected me through His “no.”
Not only will you be filling a need within your congregation — you also will be filled with encouragement, fellowship and joy as you work alongside fellow believers.
One of my favorite things about church is praise and worship time. I love to sing and look across the sanctuary to see everyone celebrate the goodness of God in unison.
Scripture doesn’t promise health, wealth or marriage, but it does promise that God will never leave us or forsake us (Deut. 31:6). So wherever you are, whatever you are feeling, God is there with you.
While we will be used by Him and for Him, we are not the prize — He is.
Jesus looked at the bigger picture. He knew Peter needed salvation and knew He was the only one who could provide it. Jesus’ view of this disappointing moment benefited Peter in a great way that completely changed his life.
Struggling with envy is difficult. Living in envy is even more difficult. If you’re struggling with envy, I encourage you to take a look at how much time you’re spending on social media or thinking about things you’ve seen on social media.
Go into the family gatherings with positive emotions. If you go in feeling angry, jealous, hurt or upset, it likely isn’t going to get better. You’ll probably stay feeling that way throughout the entire meal or gathering.
Sometimes God steps in and closes a door, but not to hurt us or just because He can — His plan is always greater than ours. As I look back on this season of my life, I can’t help but wonder how many other times God has protected me through His “no.”
Not only will you be filling a need within your congregation — you also will be filled with encouragement, fellowship and joy as you work alongside fellow believers.
One of my favorite things about church is praise and worship time. I love to sing and look across the sanctuary to see everyone celebrate the goodness of God in unison.
Scripture doesn’t promise health, wealth or marriage, but it does promise that God will never leave us or forsake us (Deut. 31:6). So wherever you are, whatever you are feeling, God is there with you.
While we will be used by Him and for Him, we are not the prize — He is.
Jesus looked at the bigger picture. He knew Peter needed salvation and knew He was the only one who could provide it. Jesus’ view of this disappointing moment benefited Peter in a great way that completely changed his life.
Struggling with envy is difficult. Living in envy is even more difficult. If you’re struggling with envy, I encourage you to take a look at how much time you’re spending on social media or thinking about things you’ve seen on social media.
Go into the family gatherings with positive emotions. If you go in feeling angry, jealous, hurt or upset, it likely isn’t going to get better. You’ll probably stay feeling that way throughout the entire meal or gathering.
Sometimes God steps in and closes a door, but not to hurt us or just because He can — His plan is always greater than ours. As I look back on this season of my life, I can’t help but wonder how many other times God has protected me through His “no.”
Not only will you be filling a need within your congregation — you also will be filled with encouragement, fellowship and joy as you work alongside fellow believers.
One of my favorite things about church is praise and worship time. I love to sing and look across the sanctuary to see everyone celebrate the goodness of God in unison.
Scripture doesn’t promise health, wealth or marriage, but it does promise that God will never leave us or forsake us (Deut. 31:6). So wherever you are, whatever you are feeling, God is there with you.
While we will be used by Him and for Him, we are not the prize — He is.
Jesus looked at the bigger picture. He knew Peter needed salvation and knew He was the only one who could provide it. Jesus’ view of this disappointing moment benefited Peter in a great way that completely changed his life.
Struggling with envy is difficult. Living in envy is even more difficult. If you’re struggling with envy, I encourage you to take a look at how much time you’re spending on social media or thinking about things you’ve seen on social media.
Subscribe to receive new post notifications
