“Is it easiest to trust God in the midst of trials or happy times?”

The question was asked to a group attending a youth group camping trip.  “During the happy times” is what I expected to hear from everyone, however it wasn’t so.

It was probably split 50/50, actually, depending on how each person dealt with trials, what they’d been through, and so on. One of the girls spoke up and said, “When times are good, I just worry about all the bad things that could happen. When I’m going through difficult times, the only thing I am able to cling to is God’s promises.”

Fast forward to now and we are all facing a global pandemic. It seems important now to understand the last bit of that wisdom. Time to cling to Scripture, and begin studying what God’s Word says about suffering.

Psalm 56 —particularly the last half:

“You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle.  Are...

DO NOT BE ANXIOUS!!!!

Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.  

Romans 8:33

Life is littered with what ifs.

What if there’s not enough money? Or resources to go around? Or the economy doesn’t improve? What if the person we’ve trusted breaks her promise? Or doesn’t fulfill his commitment? Or drops the ball completely? What if our health begins to fail? Or our loved ones pass away? Or we find ourselves alone?

Uncertainty surrounds us. The possibility of change can raise endless what if questions, causing us to worry. We all face legitimate challenges that need to be overcome and whenever we allow fear to take to root, we create space for worry and anxiety to set up shop in our lives. Once they begin working, they don’t want to stop.

Given enough time, worry can strangle the life out of us. In fact, the origin of the word worry when it first appeared in Old English meant “to strangle.” Over the centuries, it transitioned...

The compelling need to be more than what you are capable of ever becoming is the driving motivation behind perfectionism. It stems from deep insecurity, a gnawing fear that being the woman God made you to be is somehow not good enough.

The longing for absolute perfection is rooted in the lost recollection of paradise. Within every believer is an internal barometer of how things ought to be, a deep yearning for the perfection that only heaven will bring. Something inside knows that no matter how good things are—they should be better. One day they will be, but not now. Knowing how it could be while living with how it actually is often causes an unhealthy tension.

Understanding the innate desire for perfection can lead to a deeper anticipation and hope in eternity. It also helps release the demand that life in the present must satisfy all longings.

At the same time, the Lord calls each believer to pursue wholeness and soundness of spirit—concepts that are frequently...

 ARE YOU READY TO BE EQUIPPED TO FULLY TELL YOUR STORY...

WITHOUT FEAR?  

WITH CONFIDENCE?

WITH AUTHORITY?

WITH IMPACT?

FOR GOD'S GLORY?

As Women of Faith, we want to equip you to share your faith and fulfill the words of Christ to “make disciples of all the nations.” 

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. 

1 Peter 3:15

Did you know your personal faith story is able to be used powerfully by God?

Regardless of your past, someone needs to hear about it to lead them to Jesus.

Your story is the most powerful story you will ever tell.  Why?  

Because it is YOUR story and YOU lived it.

IT'S TIME!

THE STORY WORKSHOP EQUIPS YOU TO DELIVER YOUR STORY

Learn how to put your testimony together in a compelling way, by participating in the Story Workshop!

LEARN HOW TO SHARE YOUR STORY IN A COMPELLING WAY...

This workshop will empower you to do this without fear or...

JOHN: Start Here

If you met someone who is investigating the claims of Christ, or is unsure of whether or not to believe in Him, or has never had the opportunity to come to know Him personally, you might encourage her to read the Gospel of John.  The basics of our faith are taught in this book.  It reveals a true picture of our loving Lord.  John even explains to the reader why this book was written in John 20:31: “These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.” That, in a nutshell, is precisely why the Gospel of John is invaluable.  It’s one of our greatest gifts.

From Women of Faith Devotional Bible.  Copyright © 2003 (Thomas Nelson, Inc.)  Used by permission.

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God’s people faced a daunting task . . . rebuilding the temple.  Their resources were limited, and their motivation waned.  We can relate, as we’ve faced challenges that seem impossible.  Such was the challenge of the Israelites.  They looked forward to the coming of the Messiah and had an earnest desire to be ready.  The job however, was too difficult.

God gave Zechariah perfect words to motivate them, and in those same words we find hope for today: “This is the word of the Lord: . . . ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the LORD of hosts” (Zech. 4:6).

There is nothing we face, nor imagine ever facing, for which these words of the Lord do not apply.  They are ours to remember every day, no matter what.

From Women of Faith Devotional Bible.  Copyright © 2003 (Thomas Nelson, Inc.)  Used by permission.

Women of Faith is a global ministry, specializing in the use of all forms...