Peace/Contentment
Serving the Lord in Singleness – Chapter 2
Contentment: No Lack in God’s Provision There will always be something that makes you unhappy. There will always be that feeling of wanting more. If you don’t learn to be content in your present circumstances, you will never be content. Psalm 84:11 says, “For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows … Continue reading
Be Patient in Suffering…for God has a Purpose!
“As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.” -James 5:10-11
Will You Trust the Lord? (Part 2)
God has been teaching me what it looks like to trust Him in all my circumstances – instead of trying to control everything in my own strength. This week’s perspective was how I respond to stress. 5. I handle the stresses of life differently because I have Christ. As I stood outside at morning recess duty … Continue reading
A Very Present Help
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 Sometimes God calls us to serve Him in ways that are difficult or challenging. I got a new student this week, bringing the number of my students to 31. When I first started teaching 5th grade, I had 19 students. And … Continue reading
Let My Mind Dwell
I am learning to “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). The struggles and sins that I encounter every day are, first of all, a battle of the mind that I must fight with the Sword of the Spirit (God’s Word). In feeling discouraged by Satan’s lies about my … Continue reading
Be Still
“Be still, and know that I am God.” ~Psalm 46:10 What does it mean to “be still”? I recently got a new Bible translation (the God’s Word translation), and it has added a new perspective to my faith. Psalm 46:10 is translated: “Let go [of your concerns]. Then you will know that I am God.” … Continue reading
Beholding the Hand of God
On this earth, there will always be something that makes you unhappy. There will always be that feeling of wanting more. If you don’t learn to be content in your present circumstances, you will never be content. I am 25 and still single. Recently, I have had many people question how I can stand it. … Continue reading