Stand Firm

Stand Firm

by | Nov 15, 2025 | Short Provocative Thoughts

Lord,Help us to stand firm in a shaking world. Where there is upheaval, anchor us with steady faith. When we are confused and anxious, help us to hold tight with your truth. And when the external world threatens us, let us endure with hope. Being so warned, sustain us...
Accept Suffering And Trials

Accept Suffering And Trials

by | Nov 5, 2025 | Today I Will

Today I will allow (and rejoice to the extent of my frailty) God to use my trials and sufferings for His benefit, not just mine, for “it’s not just about me.” I am only a part of His greater purpose, to be made useful in His hands. 1 Peter 4:12-13Beloved friends, if...
Be Not Led Into Temptation

Be Not Led Into Temptation

by | Sep 17, 2025 | Today I Will

Today I will pray the Holy Spirit to rescue me from the temptations and trials that would separate me from the Father, to reveal to me the means of escape. Temptations are part of humanity; they will always be present. There are frivolous temptations, like eating too...
Take My Trials To God

Take My Trials To God

by | Apr 5, 2024 | Today I Will

Today I will take my trials and anguish to God in prayer, even if God seems hidden from me. And God will strengthen me in His own way, perhaps even with an angelic messenger. Luke 22:42-43Father, remove this cup from me. But please, not what I want. What do you want?”...
Persevere With God’s Truth And Wisdom

Persevere With God’s Truth And Wisdom

by | Aug 9, 2023 | Today I Will

Today I will persevere when faced with problems (trials, challenges) equipped with God’s word of truth and wisdom. To persevere in this way means to give credit for our victory to God. Let us pray for God’s gracious, loving strength, given with the perfect wisdom that...