God, in his enduring love, is faithful to hear our cries for mercy, no matter the reason for our circumstances. ~Rev. Thurman Williams
"Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, & he saved them from their distress." Ps. 107:13
#thursdaymorning
Sometimes God chooses not to deliver from the suffering, but through it. ~Rev. Thurman Williams
"Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress." Ps. 107:28
#wednesdaythought
No matter where we are:
-lost and hungry
-in darkness and prison
-in rebellion
God's response is the same: deliverance
Psalm 107:1-3
~Rev. Thurman Williams
#tuesdayvibe
Disruption reveals devotion: when God disrupts your plans it reveals the orientation of your heart.
Are we like the Magi - delighted?
Are we like Herrod - disrupted?
#tuesdaymotivation
Remember, prayer is a process, not a transaction.
~Alejandro Cornejo
"Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:4
#persistentprayer
When you pray, remember who you are in Christ.
~Alejandro Cornejo
“Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:27
#persistentprayer
Remember to whom you pray.
~Alejandro Cornejo
"The prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: “Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant...." I Kings 18:26
#persistentprayer
Your victory is not dependent on your volition.
~Jackson Camerata
"The Lord turned to him and said, 'Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?'" Judges 7:14
Your identity is not dependent on your insufficiency.
~Jackson Camerata
"When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, 'The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.'" Judges 6:12
What does wholeness look like?
Being changed and molded into the image of Christ in the midst of brokenness.
~Dr. Nii Addy, Mental Health and the Church
#FaithandMentalHealth#Shaloam
What does it mean that our identity is found in Christ? How does the answer to this affect how we respond to suffering?
~Dr. Nii Addy, Mental Health and the Church
#FaithandMentalHealth
If we break a leg, we go to the hospital. If it's still broken, we don't question our faith. Yet, when our mental health suffers, we question. We don't consider the process of healing that is often necessary.
~Dr. Nii Addy, Mental Health and the Church
#FaithandMentalHealth
The mark of an accuser is a stone:
Stones of bitterness,
judgement,
vengeance,
unforgiveness,
As the accuser, we are in a dangerous position - the inability to recognize our own sinfulness.
John 8:2-11
#QuestionsJesusAsked@PastorBrentRoam