Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.—John 14:27 (NIV)
Lord, thank You for always being near. Still my heart and calm my fear.
The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.—Song of Solomon 2:12 (KJV)
Flowers in spring are a symbol of faith, a reminder that even though you may be feeling out of sorts the earth is in order and on schedule. There are times when everyone goes through periods when their faith is low and hope seems futile. To all who hold on, God promises renewal and rebirth as surely as the daffodils return each spring.
Lord, when I struggle, give me the faith to believe.
Say to them, This is what the Lord says: “When people fall down, do they not get up? When someone turns away, do they not return?”—Jeremiah 8:4 (NIV)
Mistakes are part of life. When failure strikes, instead of getting bogged down by defeat and discouragement, say a little prayer and keep trying. God’s strength will give you the encouragement and courage to keep going forward so that you can persevere until you succeed.
Heavenly Father, by the grace of Your mercy and strength no matter how many times I fall, I can always get up.
There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up.—Exodus 3:2 (NIV)
Signs from God are rarely as clear as the burning bushes but most, if not all, believers have heard the still small voice that prompts all who listen. When you are burdened with a difficult decision, ask God for help. He specializes in complex situations.
For He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul He fills with good things.—Psalm 107:9 (ESV)
People search the world for something authentic and meaningful to fill the void in their lives only to discover that their emptiness is spiritual. Neither riches, fame nor anything else can provide the fulfillment that Christ can. Faith is the victory that overcomes the world.
Dear Lord, You are the missing ingredient in many lives. Help me witness the miraculous transformation Your presence brings.
For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.—Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV)
Your thoughts have tremendous power. They can work for you or against you, help you achieve great victories or lead you down the road to inglorious defeat. Be aware of how your thinking is shaping your future. Look to God to help you believe in your abilities so that you can become your best.
Lord, give me the vision to see myself as You would have me be. Give me the wisdom to let You run my life.
For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me.—Job 3:25 (KJV)
Lord, when my heart beats fast from fear, help me remember that You are in charge.
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.—2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB)
As the first flowers begin to push through the ground, rejoice. Spring is here. The glorious time to celebrate new life. Invite your spirit to be tilled by God’s Word.
Dear Lord, renew my spirit so that I live fully experiencing each and every day to the fullest.
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.—Nahum 1:7 (NIV)
Do you trust God in times of trouble or do you doubt His goodness and faithfulness? If you are having a crisis of faith, put your effort into knowing and loving Him more. Pray for help to overcome your doubt. He will fulfill your trust. He will never let you down.
Heavenly Father, help me to understand what is blocking me from putting all of my trust in You. Give me the peace I need to move my faith forward.
For nothing will be impossible with God.—Luke 1:37 (ESV)
In the above Scripture, the angel Gabriel tells Mary nothing is impossible. When you are feeling defeated and need hope in your life, turn to this encouraging verse that comes straight from the lips of a glorious angel.
Dear Lord, I believe that anything and everything is possible because of You.
For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.—1 Corinthians 3:9 (NIV)
You work hard—in hand with God—and as a Christian you have a part to play in His plan to help others. Do you accept his invitation to be part of His great purpose? Will you partner with Him in the fruitful work of building His church?
And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.”—Mark 16:15 (NLT)
Saint Patrick is said to have listened to his dreams and allowed them to direct his life. In one dream, he heard the people of Ireland calling out for him to walk among them. Shortly after, he began his priesthood studies. Do you listen to your dreams, or other ways God communicates with you?
Heavenly Father, I long to serve You. I am open to Your calling.
Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly…—1 CORINTHIANS 9:26 (NIV)
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.—PROVERBS 12:25 (NIV
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God— this is your true and proper worship.—Romans 12:1 (NIV)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.—Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.—1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)
And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.”—Habakkuk 2:2 (ESV)
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.—Philippians 3:13 (NIV)
So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.—Genesis 1:21 (NIV)
So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.—Hebrews 4:9–10 (ESV)
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.—Romans 12:2 (NIV)prayer
Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.—Genesis 5:24 (NIV)
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.—Genesis 50:20 (NIV) Bib
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”—John 15:13 (NIV)
I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. I hold fast to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.—Psalm 119:30–32 (NIV)
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.—Psalm 1:3 (KJV)
But God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.—Jeremiah 10:12 (NIV)
As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.—1 Samuel 18:1 (ESV)
For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”—Galatians 5:14 (NIV)
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.—John 15:12 (ESV)
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.—2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV)
