Not in Vain

  Isaiah 49:1b The Lord summoned me from birth; he commissioned me when my mother brought me into the world. Isaiah 49:4 But I thought, “I have worked in vain; I have expended my energy for absolutely nothing.” But the Lord will vindicate me; my God will reward me....

Thoughtful Thursday: Exalted Expectations

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Proverbs 23:18 Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 10:28 The hope of the righteous brings joy,...

Worshipful Wednesday: The Source of Lasting Happiness

Psalm 34:5 “Those who look to Him for help are happy; their faces are not ashamed.”  Proverbs 16:20 “He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.”  Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord...

The Surprising Favor of God

Genesis 39:21 “But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him kindness. He granted him favor in the sight of the prison warden.” Genesis 40:8 “They told him, “We both had dreams, but there is no one to interpret them.” Joseph responded,...

Worshipful Wednesday: Joy Comes in the Morning

Psalm 30: 2-5, 7-8, 11-12 2 O Lord my God, I cried out to you and you healed me. 3 O Lord, you pulled me up from Sheol; you rescued me from among those descending into the grave. 4 Sing to the Lord, you faithful followers of his; give thanks to his holy name. 5 For...

Thoughtful Thursday: Popularity’s Demise

Job 19:17-19; 25-27 17 My breath is repulsive to my wife; I am loathsome to my brothers. 18 Even youngsters have scorned me; when I get up, they scoff at me. 19 All my closest friends detest me; and those whom I love have turned against me. 25 As for me, I know that...

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