"If you belonged to the world, the world would treat you with affection and would love you as its own. But because you are not of the world...but I have chosen (selected) you out of the world, the world hates (detests) you. Remember that I told you, A servant is not greater than his master... … Continue reading In This Life You Will Have Trials
Tag: Trials and Hardship
Dying to Ourselves: See the Beauty in the Process
The fall season is a wonderful metaphor that I believe God has given us to teach us about the beauty of living a life crucified to Christ. Look at the leaves. In the spring they are green and bright, but after summer, the season of autumn comes and the leaves begin to die. They are … Continue reading Dying to Ourselves: See the Beauty in the Process
When You Don’t Feel God’s Presence
You may be in a time in which God's presence seems absence and His voice silent. Know that even though things may feel this way, God is working in and around you. You're never alone, and He will never abandon you. Father God is loving on you even still, and drawing you closer to Him in … Continue reading When You Don’t Feel God’s Presence
Loving Through the Pain
In any situation we are going through, even when we are being mistreated, the best question we can ask the Lord is, "How can I show love in this, to this person, to this organization?" and then do it: Show love even when we've been wronged or hurt. In doing this, you release the burden … Continue reading Loving Through the Pain