Based on Psalm 44 When I look back, I can see God’s hand everywhere. I see Him halting corrupt nations’ plans. I see Him setting wrongly accused prisoners free. I see wisdom that helped many people continue onward. I also see His loving hands comforting people and bringing them hope. God is the one who…
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Roadblocks to Becoming What God Intended
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Praising Again
Based on Psalm 43 When things happen that I don’t understand, it’s easy to get discouraged. It is often my first response and even feels natural. However, all it takes is a quick perspective change to turn everything around. I turn my perspective toward God and away from me. I think about Him and…
God is There
Based on Psalm 42 I long for God because I know that something is missing from me when I don’t seek Him. Some people look around the world and see all of the injustices and think there can’t be a God or He would do something. Other people look around the world and see…
God’s Ways Versus My Ways
(Based on Psalm 41) When I seek to help others as often as I can, the Lord will help me when I need it. God sends just the right person, item, wisdom, or situation at just the right time. It is important to get help when it is needed and it is also important…
Pointing the Way to Joy
Psalm 40 I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new…
Dating Requires Patience
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The Hand of God
Psalm 39 I said to myself, “I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say. I will hold my tongue when the ungodly are around me.” But as I stood there in silence— not even speaking of good things— the turmoil within me grew worse. The more I thought about…
A Christmas Miracle
(Adapted from Luke 1:26-56, 2:1-20) One day, an angel named Gabriel visited a young lady named Mary. “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you,” Gabriel spoke. Mary’s whole body shook with fear. The angel continued in an attempt to calm Mary who wasn’t much more than a girl, “Don’t be afraid, Mary,…
Surrender Equals True Joy
Psalm 38 O Lord, don’t rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your rage! Your arrows have struck deep, and your blows are crushing me. Because of your anger, my whole body is sick; my health is broken because of my sins. My guilt overwhelms me— it is a burden too heavy to…