Trouble and Anguish

In times of trouble, we often desire help, even if we don’t ask for it directly. When we are in anguish, filled with sorrow, grief, depression, or frustration, we silently wish that someone would take it away. We may cry out in anger when in trouble or in anguish. Experiencing troubles, regardless of the type,Continue reading “Trouble and Anguish”

Run to God

Have you experienced a time of deep sorrow? Have you experienced the loss of a loved one? Have you experienced the unexpected loss of a job? Have you had a vehicle or a house repossessed? Have you been at a complete loss, not knowing where to turn for help? Experiencing a time of deep sorrow,Continue reading “Run to God”

Afflictions Mold Us

How do you react when you are faced with some type of trouble? What is your reaction to a medical issue? How do you feel when someone shuns you? Do you get depressed when facing financial difficulties? Have you ever thought your troubles are molding you? Any type of trouble we face causes a reactionContinue reading “Afflictions Mold Us”

Peace of Jesus

Are you tired of always feeling anxious? Do you worry about almost everything? Do wish the chaos of the world would stop? Do want things to calm down? Does the busyness drain you? Are you tired of being tired? Would you love to have some peace? The upheaval in our world can cause us greatContinue reading “Peace of Jesus”

Cry Out to God

How does grief affect you? Have you experienced the deep grief from the loss of a loved one? Have you cried many tears on many different days? Has your soul been shaken by the loss? Have you experienced a loss of energy or physical pains in your grief? Grief is experienced in many ways beContinue reading “Cry Out to God”

Gate of the Lord

Are you looking for doors to open to you? Have you been pounding on doors that just won’t open? Have you considered you have been knocking on the wrong doors? Are you willing to knock on the right door? Will you walk through the right door when it is open? Door knocking can be frustrating,Continue reading “Gate of the Lord”

Please the Holy Spirit

Do you like to grieve? Of course not! Do you like to experience sorrow? What about being depressed? Or maybe exasperation? Do you want to be the reason for someone else experiencing any of these feelings? Have you thought you might be? We don’t like to feel sad or down in the dumps. We don’tContinue reading “Please the Holy Spirit”

Cry Out in Despair

Have you been in the pits? Have you been in the depths of despair? Have you wondered where to turn for help? Have you turned to charitable organizations? Have you turned to friends or family? Have you turned to God? Have you cried out to him in despair? We all become overwhelmed or depressed atContinue reading “Cry Out in Despair”

Freedom of the Spirit

What comes to mind when you hear the word slavery? Do you think of someone owning someone else? Have you thought of it in a different way? Have you considered you may be a slave? Have you considered there may be something that is controlling you? People have been enslaved for thousands of years, perhapsContinue reading “Freedom of the Spirit”

Obligation

What obligations do you have? Do you feel overwhelmed by the number of them? Have you taken time to list your obligations? How many of them are obligations and how many are things you want to do? Do you know you have an obligation to God? Our to-do lists may be longer than our arms.Continue reading “Obligation”