Overcoming Trials
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10 Scriptures to Pray When You Are Frustrated
We all feel frustrated by our circumstances at times. One of the best ways to respond is to pray God’s Word as we process our frustrations. Today, we’ll explore 10 Scriptures to pray when you are frustrated. I’ll also share a personal story about feeling frustrated with God. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you turn to God in life’s difficult seasons. 10 Scriptures to Pray When You Are Frustrated Let’s see what God’s Word says about frustration as we bring our frustrations to God. 10 Scriptures to Pray When You Are Frustrated 1. Matthew 11:28 ESV Come to…
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10 Bible Verses for Strength and Healing
We watch chickadees flutter above the deck, and the snow melts all over again for the sixth time this winter. Just when we start to believe things are looking warmer, a bitter north wind descends and everything alive turns back to ice again. I open my Bible in search of Bible verses for strength and healing at the end of this long season. If you need this encouraging truth, I invite you to read to the bottom of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you experience God’s healing and hope. 10 Bible Verses for Strength and Healing The storms just keep rolling in, one right after another,…
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A Spiritual Warfare Workbook for Overcoming the Enemy
We live in a multidimensional world. On one level, we face battles we can readily identify with our five senses. These battles include relational dissension, financial setbacks, medical issues, and more. Meanwhile, battles are also taking place in the spiritual realm. Today, we’ll look at four surprising truths about the enemy’s attacks. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post to download my free online spiritual warfare workbook, Rise Up, to help you stand firm at the end of this post. In 12 easy-to-read chapters, Rise Up will teach you 12 practical ways to put on the armor of God, resist the enemy, and find victory over his attacks.…
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Thanksgiving Encouragement for When Thanksgiving Is Hard
The first rays of morning sunlight stretch through the frosted windowpane. For an instant, I forget that it’s Thanksgiving day. On this day when much of the world celebrates, I could use some Thanksgiving encouragement for my hurting heart. Maybe Thanksgiving is hard for you this year, too. You want to embrace this season and give thanks for the gifts in your life, but giving thanks just isn’t cutting it. If this is your story today, I invite you to join me as we stand on encouraging words amid our discouragement. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook for hope and comfort.…
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22 Bible Verses About Hope in Hard Times
Do you need hope to carry you through a difficult time? We all face tough times, and when these times God, God’s Word offers hope in the darkness. Today, we’ll explore 22 Bible verses about hope in hard times. Bible Verses About Hope in Hard Times We’ll also discuss the ways God uses hard times to shape us into his image. I invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to give you hope in the most difficult times. First, let’s look at these powerful Bible verses about hope in hard times. 22 Bible Verses About Hope in Hard Times 1. Matthew 11:28-30…
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10 Hope-Filled Bible Verses About Pain and Suffering
The season’s first skiff of snow greeted us with the dawn. I stood at the window with an aching heart. It had been a tough season. Pulling out my Bible, I began searching for hope-filled Bible verses about pain and suffering. As I read God’s Word, peace flooded me. I found comfort, hope. Perhaps you need this today as well. Today, I’m sharing these Bible verses about pain and suffering. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook for times of suffering. Bible Verses About Pain and Suffering Friend, do you feel like you’re alone in your suffering? Despite your feelings, you are…
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6 Promises for When You Feel Abandoned by God
“I feel like I’ve been abandoned by God,” my friend whispers through tears as we sit by the creek and watch flies rise from the water. She’s been in a tough season, and I tell her I can relate. Fifteen years ago, I uttered the same words. Since that time, I’ve uncovered a few valuable lessons about God and life. I share from my heart as the sycamores lean in with listening ears. I don’t know if she feels encouraged as we leave the water, but I pray she finds the faith to keep walking with God. When You Feel Abandoned by God Later that afternoon, my little boy stirs…
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12 Scriptures About Being Victorious in Life’s Battles
The Window Trail leads me through a stand of tall hemlocks, and I pause on to peer through the feathered branches. The valley beyond this veil is vast, shrouded in cyan blue like a mystical otherworld. I’m in the woods today because I’ve been feeling discouraged. I’ve brought my Bible, and as I walk, I meditate on several Scriptures about being victorious. Scriptures About Being Victorious in Life’s Battles Perhaps you’ve also been feeling discouraged in some realm of your life. If so, here are the Scriptures that encouraged and inspired me on my walk and in the days beyond. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post…
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10 Bible Verses About Overcoming Challenges
When challenging times arise, we face various options. We can run from challenges, face them head-on in our human strength, or turn to God to help us overcome them. Today, we’ll look at 10 Bible verses about overcoming challenges as we turn to God for help. I’ll also share some practical insights for overcoming challenges with God’s help. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you rise above challenges by turning to God. Let’s begin by turning to Scripture. 10 Bible Verses About Overcoming Challenges God is with us and wants to help us through the challenges of life. When…
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6 Miscarriage Prayers for a Friend or Loved One
Several years ago, our family walked through one of the most difficult losses we’d ever faced. We lost a baby through a miscarriage. Today, I want to encourage you as you support a loved one or navigate your own loss. The following miscarriage prayers for a friend (or for yourself) can help you find healing in the arms of our heavenly Father. 6 Miscarriage Prayers for a Friend or Loved One Parts of this post are taken from my book, Lean Into Grace, where I share the full story of my miscarriage. I’ll invite you to read the entire chapter for free at the end of this post. First, let’s…
