True Comfort

READ IT ALOUD: In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul (Psalm 94:19). PONDER IT PRAYERFULLY: Times get tough. Right now, all over the world, there are people facing tough times due to loss, betrayal, discouragement, frustration and many other things. Sometimes people get to levels of trial that are so...

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Today!

The Word: It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness (Lam 3:22-23). Prayerful Contemplation: Today is a brand new day. I get a fresh start. Yesterday’s sin is confessed and forgiven, and should therefore be forgotten. I...

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What Makes Me Rejoice?

The Word: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth (Proverbs 24:17). Prayerful Contemplation: Paul calls us to rejoice with those who rejoice, and to weep with those who weep (Rom 12:15). What makes me rejoice? Am I happy when others fall or fail? Do I celebrate when bad things happen...

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Joyful No Matter What

The Word: I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content (Phil 4:11). Prayerful Contemplation: It is very hard to be content at all times. How can we be content when we are freezing cold but have to rush to class? Or when we are sleepy and cannot wait to get home from work? Is it possible to be content when there...

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