Trusting God When It Doesn’t Make Sense

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)

'Tis So Sweet To Trust in Jesus

“And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.” Psalm 9:10 (ESV)

Bethlehem Awaits

“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” Psalm 27:14 (NIV)

Trusting God in the Midst of Uncertainty

“I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” Psalm 77:11-12 (NIV)

The Danger of Making Assumptions

“My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you.” Job 42:5 (NIV)

The Cost of Control

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)

The Cure for a Troubled Heart

“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)

Taking Risks, Trusting God

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (ESV)

He Who Holds the Pillars Firm

“When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold its pillars firm.” Psalm 75:3 (NIV)

But Will It Turn Out Right?

“On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance.” Esther 5:1 (NIV)

Wait Just a Little While Longer

“For all must carry their own loads.” Galatians 6:5‬ (NRSV‬‬)‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Surrendering Isn’t the Same as Giving Up

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7 (NIV)

Finding the Beauty in Our Limitations

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every aspect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.” Hebrews 4:15 (ESV)

Remembering God’s Goodness so You Don’t Have To Be Afraid

“For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Fear not, I am the one who helps you.’” Isaiah 41:13 (ESV)

My Yes Is on the Table: From Fear to Faith

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (ESV)

When You Aren’t Sure What the Next Step Looks Like

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)

Finding God in the Scars

“That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10 (NIV)

More of Jesus, Less of Me

The Opposite of Burnout Is Jesus

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

When God Doesn’t Come Through

“When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?’” Matthew 11:2-3 (NIV)