Perfect Weakness
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.—2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
Faith
Elizabeth Sherrill: Remembering a Guideposts Legend
By Rick Hamlin5 min read
The brilliant storyteller and editor helped create the Guideposts voice we know and love today.
God Is Still in Control
The Lord our God be with us, as he was with our fathers. May he not leave us or forsake us.—1 Kings 8:57 (ESV)
Empty Yourself for God
Rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.—Philippians 2:7 (NIV)
His Joy, Your Heart
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”—Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV)
Shine for God
For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.—Psalm 36:9 (NIV)
Worry-Free Todays
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.—Mathew 6:34 (NIV)
You Will Not Fall
As it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall, and the one who believes in him will never be put to shame.—Romans 9:33 (NIV)
Listen for God’s Voice
So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.—1 Samuel 3:9 (NIV)
The Role of Failure
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.—Isaiah 40:29 (NIV)
Absolute Faith
My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek.—Psalm 27:8 (NIV)
Grow in Grace
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.—Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)
