He Did Not Overlook It “Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or withdraw his unfailing love from me.” Psalm 66:20 (NLT) In this verse, the psalmist expresses deep gratitude to God for two truths that sustain the life of the believer: God does not ignore our prayers, and He does not withdraw His…
The Letter That Caused Pain “Now I am glad I sent it, not because it hurt you, but because the pain caused you to repent and change your ways…” 2 Corinthians 7:9 (NLT) Paul, as a spiritual father, wrote a firm and direct letter to the church in Corinth that confronted their sin. That letter…
Pain and Joy “Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.” 2 Corinthians 6:10 (NLT) In this powerful passage, the apostle Paul reveals one of the deepest truths of the gospel: true joy does not depend on…
Love Controls Me “Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life.” 2 Corinthians 5:14 (NLT) We live in a world where control has become a constant struggle: governments ruling through laws, relationships marked by manipulation, systems that…
Antidote for Stress “Rescue me from my enemies, O God. Protect me from those who have come to destroy me.” Psalm 59:1 (NLT) Stress is an unavoidable reality of human life. All of us, at some point, experience pressure, distress, and emotional exhaustion. David also went through such moments, and in this psalm, he pours…
I Might Be One Surrender Away From My Greatest Blessings “The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will…
God Delivers Me “For You have delivered me out of all trouble; and my eye has seen its desire upon my enemies.” Psalm 54:7 (NKJV) King David wrote this psalm during a time of deep distress, when his life was in danger and he faced betrayal. Yet even in the midst of danger, David recognizes…
Three Principles of Giving “Now regarding your question about the money being collected for God’s people in Jerusalem. You should follow the same procedure I gave to the churches in Galatia. On the first day of each week, you should each put aside a portion of the money you have earned. Don’t wait until I…
Everyone Suffers “And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.” 1 Corinthians 12:26 (NKJV) In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul uses the image of the human body to illustrate the interdependence and unity of believers. In the body of…
I Am an Eagle, Not a Chicken “Does the eagle mount up at your command, and make its nest on high? On the rock it dwells and resides, on the crag of the rock and the stronghold. From there it spies out the prey; its eyes observe from afar.” Job 39:27–29 (NKJV) In this passage,…