Forgiving Reckless and Willful Sins Against Us
We CAN forgive someone who intentionally hurts us while maintaining healthy boundaries and remembering the grace God has shown us.
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When We Don’t Want To “Count It All Joy”
Being joyful in tribulation isn’t about being happy when bad things happen. Rather, we can have confidence that, through it all, we can grow in spiritual maturity by abiding in God’s presence through prayer and Bible reading. Furthermore, finding joy in trials sets a believer apart from the rest of the world. It allows those around us to see the gospel hope within us.
Continue reading →When We Do the Very Thing We Hate
When God shows me my sin, I don’t feel like a failure. Instead, I hear Him say, “My mercy and power are here for you.”
Continue reading →When We’re Humbled by God’s Mercy
I’m confident that the woman mentioned had no trouble loving God wholeheartedly. What if we recall times when we, too, have been humbled by God’s kindness? Would these memories stir within us a desire to love Him with our entire being?
Continue reading →When You Tell God You Love Him
Spend time thanking God for specific ways He has shown up for you. I know some of your trials were painful and didn’t have a good ending. But, if you can (with the Holy Spirit’s help), ask God to reveal how He loved you and carried you through those times.
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