He’s the God of another chance. You may have made mistakes, missed opportunities, mishandled relationships, mismanaged the blessing and favor on your life, but if you start believing again, He’s going to give you another chance.
• Providing food to the hungry
• Comforting the hurting
• Rescuing women and girls in danger
• Giving fresh water to the thirsty
• Putting smiles on faces
• Offering immediate assistance to natural disaster victims
• Sheltering refugees
• Providing classrooms for children
• Supplying medical care for the sick
• Sharing the Gospel everywhere
• Loving people in big ways
Nothing speaks louder than showing up.
You are a difference maker to someone—Every. Single. Day. But together, we won’t stop there…
One more life. One more story. One more chance to share Jesus. Let’s keep going to reach that “one more” today. Join us at https://t.co/F8DLUofPIJ #HandOfHope #GiveHope
1 Peter 3:9 Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t snap back at those who say unkind things about you. Instead, pray for God’s help for them, for we are to be kind to others, and God will bless us for it.
You have to be sensitive to what you’re feeling on the inside. Listen to what God is saying to you, that still small voice. That’s not random. It’s not just your idea. That’s God leading you into your place of blessing.
"Heavenly Father, instead of asking for answers to the why questions, help me to focus on Your great love for me. When Satan tries to fill my mind with troublesome questions, help me to feel the protection of Your loving, caring arms around me. Help me always to show my gratitude and devotion for all that You do for me. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen." #JoyceQuote
When we spend time in God’s presence, He becomes our protection, our stability, our place of refuge. He becomes the source of our help, not only when others want to hurt us and speak evil against us, but in every situation and circumstance. #JoyceQuote
Dear God, there are times where I may feel weak or I feel that I may not be able to carry on. But whenever I choose to dwell on your goodness and who you are, Lord, my heart is glad. I find strength when I think of your faithfulness, Father, and I ask that you will continue to encourage me when times get tough. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
There is no limit to how confident you can become when you know first and foremost that God loves you unconditionally.
When this truth is settled in your heart, you will never again fear being rejected or unloved. You will rest in the fact that God loves and accepts you unconditionally, no matter what you do or how you may fail. God doesn't love it when we sin, but He never stops loving us. When you are not afraid of being unloved, you can live with remarkable boldness. Knowing you are loved will make you whole, complete, and strong on the inside.
Contentment should be based not on where I am or what I am doing, but on knowing that wherever I am, God is with me! He is our place in life, and in Him, we can find joy and contentment. #JoyceQuote
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O my God, in You I [have unwavering] trust [and I rely on You with steadfast confidence], do not let me be ashamed or my hope in You be disappointed. -Psalm 25:2 (AMP)
We read in today’s scripture about having “unwavering trust” and “steadfast confidence” in the Lord. Most of us would think, Oh, yes, I want to have unwavering trust and steadfast confidence in God! We instantly know that such firm, unshakable trust in Him would increase our peace and stability. But this kind of trust and confidence does not form overnight. It takes time.
As we journey through life, most of us develop habits of worry, anxiety, and fear. We may also become self-reliant to some degree, trusting our own abilities instead of trusting God. We may learn to seek confidence in the things of the world, even though they continually prove faulty. Overcoming ingrained habits in our thoughts or emotions is a process, and unweaving them usually happens step by step over a period of weeks, months, or years.
This is why perseverance is so important. When your trust in God does waver, don’t feel condemned. Simply repent and choose to trust Him again. Every time you trust Him, and every time He comes through for you, your trust and confidence will grow stronger.