Tagged: Reflection

Take Your Worries to God

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 Many people like to sit and brood over their problems. If we do this we allow worry to flourish and then we lose hope. Write down your worries clearly and simply. Then calmly pray about each one and scale them down to their real size. Prayerfully confirm that God is in control of every situation and that worry will no longer affect your tranquility and peace of mind. The secret is to take your burdens to God in...

I Know for Certain

“He will never leave you nor forsake you. ” Deuteronomy 31:6 It is important to have someone you can rely on and turn to in times of trouble. Yet sometimes even the closest friends can disappoint you. Our Lord and Master will never let us down, however. If you need comfort, the Lord will comfort you. If you need guidance, the Lord will guide you. If you need inspiration for difficult task, the Lord will inspire you. If the road ahead of you seems to be strewn with problems, concerns and troubles, then ask the Lord to help you and...

Peace in the Storm

“While they were still talking about this, Jesus Himself stood among them and said to them, “peace be with you” Luke 24:36 The stress, horror and inner conflict we may experience in life our peace to disappear, leaving us moody and discontent. That is why we need to develop inner reserves from which to draw strength in difficult situations. When things go wrong and stress starts to overwhelm you, purposefully refuse to be swept into its current. Guard against bad temper and irritability. Deliberately choose to remain tranquil by controlling your thoughts. Spend some time in God’s presence, reaffirm your...

Believe Without Seeing

Therefore we are always confident we live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:6-7 When you are faced with difficult situations and problems, do you trust God to make everything work together for good? Jesus came to confirm that God loves you unconditionally. His care, help and compassion are unquestionable. If you are sure of this, then you will be assured that Christ will not allow anything to harm you. He wants what’s best for you. With this assurance you can trust God unconditionally in everything you undertake.

Through Him Who Strengthens Me

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him” Jeremiah 17:7 Everybody is searching for peace. No one can avoid the strain of life or the severe stress it brings with it. Jesus radiated love, serenity and peace; no matter how turbulent or chaotic the circumstances were around Him. This was the result of His intimate relationship with His Father. Jesus regularly withdrew in solitude to pray and pour out His heart to His Father. Then He was able to return to a stormy life with the peace of heaven in His heart. Whatever life...