Posts with the category “faith-and-trust”

Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! - Psalm 46:10 NKJVReflectionWhen nothing seems to move, our hearts grow restless and seek change. ...  Read More

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God. - Psalm 20:7 NKJVReflectionPeople may forget what we have done, take it for granted, or even respond with...  Read More

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. - Romans 8:28 NKJVReflectionWhatever God is doing in our lives, He is do...  Read More

“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7 NKJVReflection:Peace begins when we release every care into the hands of our loving Father. God invites us to cast our burdens upo...  Read More

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard yo...  Read More

...from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of...  Read More

“But he shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm.” – Acts 28:5 NKJVReflection:When the enemy strikes, we are not called to fear but to stand firm in faith. Paul shook off the viper an...  Read More

A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle. - Proverbs 18:19 NKJVReflectionOffenses and contentions are like the bars of a castle, hindering ...  Read More

For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust. - Psalm 103:14 NKJVReflectionGod knows our weaknesses and still loves us completely. He understands what shaped us in the past and what we need f...  Read More

But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, ‘Lord, save me!’ And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, ...  Read More

Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body a...  Read More

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. - 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJVReflectionFear and intimidation paralyze us when we face situations where boldness is neede...  Read More

For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. - 2 Corin...  Read More

I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy word. - Psalm 119:107 KJVReflectionWhen we are weak or weary, God’s Word quickens us with new life. In times of pain, fear, or discoura...  Read More

I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. - Psalm 34:1 NKJVReflectionThroughout life we walk through joy and sorrow, struggles and rest, breakups and reconciliat...  Read More

"We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers, remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sig...  Read More

I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. – John 15:5 NKJV Reflection Our position in Christ is one of trust, safety,...  Read More

And Jesus said, ‘Who touched Me?’ When all denied it, Peter and those with him said, ‘Master, the multitudes throng and press You, and You say, Who touched Me?’ But Jesus said, ‘Somebody touched Me, f...  Read More

“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” – 1 John 5:14 NKJVReflection:Fear tells us God won’t listen, but truth reminds us He does....  Read More

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.” - Ephesians 5:8 NKJVReflection:We sometimes follow others’ lights until they fade. Then we learn to depend f...  Read More

“Let us lay aside every weight… and run with endurance the race that is set before us.” - Hebrews 12:1–2 NKJVReflection:Weights grow heavier the longer we carry them. What once felt light soon hinders...  Read More

“God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” – James 4:6 NKJVPride blinds us to God’s light, feeding offense and fear. Humility clears our vision and draws grace near. Grace gives the undes...  Read More

“After that He put His hands again upon his eyes… and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.” – Mark 8:25 NKJVReflection:One touch of salvation changed us forever; more touches keep transforming ...  Read More

“Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.” – 2 Corinthians 5:18 NKJVReflection:Conflicts pull us to take sides...  Read More

“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful…” – 1 Corinthians 10:13 NKJVReflection:Temptation strikes quickly, pulling us toward harmful choices and guilt. Bu...  Read More

“Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, ‘Lord, help me!’” – Matthew 15:25 NKJVReflection:When heaven seems silent and people reject us, worship keeps faith alive. The Canaanite woman ignored opposit...  Read More

“For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘The just shall live by faith.’” – Romans 1:17 NKJVReflection:Faith rests on Christ’s finished work and brings th...  Read More

“Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in.” – Joshua 6:1 NKJVReflection:God uses unexpected moments to break the walls that self‑protection b...  Read More

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think…” – Ephesians 3:20 NKJVReflection:God always does more than we ask or think. When we reach our limit, the Holy Spiri...  Read More

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.– Galatians 6:10 NKJVReflection:Opportunities often appear in ordinary moments—a call, a...  Read More

“You have also given me the shield of Your salvation… You enlarged my path under me, so my feet did not slip.” – Psalm 18:35-36 NKJVReflection:When life feels unstable, God enlarges our path and keeps...  Read More

“But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew.” – Exodus 1:12 NKJVReflection:When Pharaoh afflicted Israel, they still multiplied and grew. Likewise, trials and warfare cannot s...  Read More

“Lift your eyes now and look from the place where you are—northward, southward, eastward, and westward.” – Genesis 13:14 NKJVReflection:It was only after Abraham separated from Lot that God revealed H...  Read More

“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.” - 2 Corinthians 4:7 NKJVReflection:Our natural frame may seem ordinary, yet God has placed...  Read More

“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:19 KJVReflection:God meets our needs according to His riches, not ours. Worry shifts our gaze ...  Read More

“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on.” – Philippians 3:12 NKJVReflection:We press on not because we have arrived, but because Christ calls us higher. Uncertainty ...  Read More

“For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.” - 2 Corinthians 1:20 NKJVReflection:God’s promises are fulfilled through Jesus, not pending future acts. ...  Read More

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” - Hebrews 11:1 KJVReflection:Transitions stretch us as God prepares us for what lies ahead. He often reveals the less...  Read More

“He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens.” – Revelation 3:7 NKJVReflection:God opens doors that no man can shut and closes doors no one can open. We trus...  Read More

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” – Romans 8:28 NKJVReflection:Trials can reveal hidden blessings, despi...  Read More