We don’t have to be beautiful or brilliant or have all the answers to be blessed of God. All He asks is that we trust Him, that we stand before Him in integrity and faith.
From Proverbs 10:8-9: “The wise of heart will heed commandments, but one with foolish lips will come to ruin. Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
So let me ask you: When are you going to stand up, to stand alone, to answer the call of God in this hour?
From Colossians 3:2: “Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
God’s grace sees beyond our deepest need. He meets us where we are, talking straight to us in terms that even we can understand.
From 2 Corinthians 5:17-18: “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being! All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
When we have sufficiently waited on the Lord, He gets full control of our spirit.
From Proverbs 3:1-2: “My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare they will give you.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
The only hope we have is daily dependence on the living Lord. Stop this moment and call on Him.
From Isaiah 35:4: “Say to those who are of a fearful heart, ‘Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.'”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
When the sovereign God brings us to nothing, it is to reroute our lives. Now’s the time to start anew.
From Psalm 37:23-24: “Our steps are made firm by the Lord when He delights in our way; though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
God takes us through struggles and difficulties so that we might become increasingly more committed to Him.
From 1 Peter 4:12: “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
In the midst of the struggles and the storms and the sufferings of life, we can advance our thoughts beyond today and see relief. Because, in the end, God does indeed win.
From Romans 12:12: “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
Hardship forces us to grab hands with one another and pull up closer together.
From Philippians 2:17-18: “But even if I am being poured out as a libation over the sacrifice and the service of your faith, I rejoice, and I rejoice together with all of you; in the same way also you should rejoice and rejoice together with me.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
God has some extremely exciting things in mind for His children. He knows exactly where He’s taking us. Our job is to obey.
From Isaiah 41:10: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
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