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”
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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”
God’s Comfort
Are there times when you long for comfort? Is it during times of trial or sorrow or struggle? Where do you seek your comfort? Is there a specific person you go to? Is there a group of people? What if you had a person who could always comfort you? We all experience times when weContinue reading “God’s Comfort”
Faith Tested
Have you gone through an initiation? Have you been tested to determine if you are a fit for an organization? Was it a physically grueling test? Was it a mentally stressful test? Did the test combine mental and physical requirements? We may face some very difficult tests in this life. Personally, I have faced aContinue reading “Faith Tested”
Rejoice with Abraham
What causes you to rejoice? Is it a promotion in your job? Is finding someone special to be your companion for life? Is it watching your child accomplish something they have been working hard for? What causes you to rejoice? Do you rejoice in Jesus Christ? Many things in this world can provide us withContinue reading “Rejoice with Abraham”
Fruit of the Light
What does producing fruit mean to you? Do you think of an apple tree? Do you think of an orange tree? Do you think of a grape vine? Do you think of your vegetable garden? Have you given thought to the fruit you produce? Have you thought about the kind of fruit you produce? ProducingContinue reading “Fruit of the Light”
From Grief To Joy
Do you like surprises? What about surprises that first seem to be bad, but then turn out to be extraordinary? Do you like feeling sorrowful about something only to have it turn into the sweetest joy? Do you like being completely startled? We get surprised by the unexpected throughout our lives. Those surprises come inContinue reading “From Grief To Joy”
Heartbroken
What are your thoughts as we approach Easter? Do you observe Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday? If not officially, do you think about the timeline? Do you think about the days leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion? What was He going through? Some denominations observe the various special days of Holy Week and someContinue reading “Heartbroken”
Our Refuge
Quoted from my devotional—Thought of the Day. Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. — Psalm 91:3–4 Who do you run to? We might runContinue reading “Our Refuge”
Easter Morning
Have you ever been surprised with a gift so wonderful you couldn’t believe it was true? I believe we all have had good surprises during our lifetime, but I don’t believe any could be as wonderful as having someone you loved appear to you alive after being dead for three days. Put yourself in theContinue reading “Easter Morning”
Marty Pressey 