Have you felt weak at the knees from your circumstances? Have you tried to keep following God even when it was painful or difficult while you see others around you painlessly go through life as a spiritual spoiled brat? Do their actions contribute in some way to your circumstances today? Be encouraged. You are more…
Author: Karen E. Young
Sharing the journey of fumbling my way to pleasing Jesus as His follower, as a wife, mother, businesswoman/ entrepreneur, cook/baker, employer, writer, occasional singer, lifelong learner, and aspiring dancer.
Do Not Take Revenge
Rom 12:19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”[d] says the Lord. This verse is poetic and easy to follow… when one has not experienced vile betrayal and offense, when one has not seen the blatant in-your-face…
Do Not Be Weary
Gal 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart According to David Guzik in his blueletterbible.com commentary of the above verse, the phrase “lose heart” in the ancient world was used for the kind of fear and weariness a woman…
Do Not Be Anxious
Phil 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. This verse is a command not to be anxious about anything. Everything is to be turned into a prayer with thanksgiving. Nothing too trivial. Nothing too impossible. God commands us to lift…
Do Not Be Afraid
Prov 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. According to the this verse, the starting point of wisdom (good judgment, soundness of decision) is the fear of the Lord. Knowledge without wisdom is just information. As the basic foundation of wisdom, fear of…
Peace During Trouble
John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus told His disciples about the difficulties and grief they would face but that joy would be coming after (John 16:22). We are encouraged…
He Will Pay Back Trouble To Those Who Trouble You
2 Thess: 1:4 Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring. 5 All this is evidence that God’s judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. 6 God is…
Suffering Lasts Only A Little While
When we undergo suffering, we ought to be encouraged that it will pass. Through the phase of suffering, God will provide the all-sufficient grace we need to stand firm. And He will restore us! 1 Pet 5:10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have…
Encouragement In Persecution
When you experience mockery, exclusion, insults and other painful things because you are being “stupid, weak”, etc. for your obedience to the Word that is contrary to current popular world sentiments, be encouraged. It may be people very important to us who may reject us but we have this unrivaled comfort: Rom 8:31b If God…
Blessing for Persevering Under Trial
James1:12 NIV Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. The Lord Himself promises to bless with the crown of life those who persevere under trial. Promises are only valid for the…
