Tag: comfort

Shut Up

But if I say, “I will not remember Him Or speak anymore in His name,” Then in my heart it becomes like a burning fire Shut up in my bones; And I am weary of holding it in,… Read More

Seek First Project: Weighed Down by Worry (Day 16)

Worry weighs a person down;     an encouraging word cheers a person up. – Proverbs 12:25 The author of Proverbs sure puts this exactly right, doesn’t he? Don’t you feel weighed down? I do. Like anchors are tied to… Read More

Seeking the Light of God’s Comforter – When Challenges Dim Our View (A Review)

I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever – John 14:16 My friend, Lynn has a beautiful new book out. Oh, it’s simply stunning. As soon as… Read More

Recommendation Saturday: What To Do When The World’s Got You Grumpy

Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. – 1 John 3:18   It feels like this season, most especially, has been filled with so much conflict…. Read More

Why Should I Share in Prayer, When the Outcome Won’t Change?

So last week I talked about how I realized that I am a double agent. I outlined 3 steps of how I eased into this role. Now it’s time to begin digging out. Today, let’s talk about prayer…. Read More

The Last Straw

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 Have you… Read More

Are You Looking for What You Already Have?

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him…. Read More

Surrounded

Even before there is a word on my tongue,Behold, O Lord, You know it all.You have enclosed me behind and before,And laid Your hand upon me. – Psalm 139:4-5 You’re surrounded. Come out with your hands up. Resistance… Read More

Do You Have All You Need?

“I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for You saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul” (Psalm 31:7). I’d like someone to fix it, but it’s not really a need. If someone could make it… Read More

Blessing in Disguise

“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.I have called you by name; you are mine.When you go through deep waters,I will be with you.When you go through rivers of difficulty,you will not drown.When you walk through… Read More