I’ve found that the worst thing I can do when it comes to any kind of potential pressure situation is to put off dealing with it.
From Psalm 34:4-5: “I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Look to him, and be radiant, so your faces shall never be ashamed.”
John Maxwell (born 1947) is an American pastor, author, and speaker. He has written numerous books about leadership, with a Christian point of view.
Hallelujah!
Wonderful, Counselor
God with us
Hallowed Prince of Peace
Everlasting
Hallelujah!
Blessed Savior
Eternal life’s gift
Journey away from darkness
Inexhaustible
Hallelujah!
God’s goodness
Peace and grace
Kneeling at one cross
Undefeated
You’re here to be LIGHT . . . Shine! Be generous with your lives.
From Matthew 5:16: “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
Eugene Peterson (1932-2018) was an American pastor, theologian, and Christian author.
You need not cry very loud; He is nearer to us than we think.
From James 1:5-6: “ If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. But ask in faith, never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.”
Brother Lawrence (1614-1691) lived in France where he served as a lay brother in a monastery in Paris. He is best remembered for his intimate relationship with God.
Here is the humble confidence of faith–that what God begins shall not miscarry and those whom He leads shall not be lost.
From Mark 10:43-45: “But it is not so among you; instead, whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give His life a ransom for many.”
John Newton (1725-1807) was an English pastor who also was a writer of several hymns, including the beloved “Amazing Grace.” His early life is filled with contrasts, when compared to his later life. He served as a ship’s captain during the slave trade, but later renounced his work after his conversion to Christianity. He became an outspoken opponent of the slave trade later in his life.
Seeing that a Pilot steers the ship in which we sail, who will never allow us to perish even in the midst of shipwrecks, there is no reason why our minds should be overwhelmed with fear and overcome with weariness.
From Psalm 55:22: “Redeem Israel, O God, out of all its troubles.”
We do not always feel joyful, but we are always to count it joy.
From James 1:2-3: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”
A. B. (Albert Benjamin) Simpson (1843-1919) was a Canadian-born pastor, theologian, and Christian author. He founded the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
From 2 Timothy 13-14: “Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.”
Grateful to Father
Clear conscience worships free
Prayers seek encouragement
Always knowing thee
Heart filling with joy
Trust growing, day by day
God’s Word leading each journey
Molding us like clay
Surrounded by truth
Self-discipline stands fast
Spirit of resolve and love
Lord’s grace built to last
Saved by Christ’s mercy
Hallowed be His power
Called to always follow Him
With each passing hour
Light conquers darkness
Faith in Christ, living free
Guided by Holy Spirit
Always knowing thee
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “The Bible is our protection against deception.”
We need to rely on the resurrection life of Jesus much deeper down, to get into the habit of steadily referring everything back to Him.
From John 16:29-31: “His disciples said, ‘Yes, now You are speaking plainly, not in any figure of speech! Now we know that You know all things and do not need to have anyone question You; by this we believe that You came from God.’ Jesus answered them, ‘Do you now believe?'”
From Psalm 98:1: “O sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. His right hand and His holy arm have gotten Him victory.”
Praising God in Heaven
Faith’s new song
Singing of His goodness
Always strong
Revealing steadfast love
Mercy rings
Sharing faith’s victory
Christ, our King
Marking each joyful note
Faith sings out
Resounding with trumpets
Grace shall shout
Hearing all oceans roar
Faith claps hands
Coming of our Savior
As God planned
Breathing with His delight
Spirit sings
Shepherding every lamb
Faith’s wellspring
From Psalm 98:3: “He has remembered His steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.”
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