God is in Control: Psalm 23:1-3 NKJV
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3 NKJV The Psalms are an excellent source of encouragement when we struggle with needing control in…
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Bible Verses for Overcoming Your Guilt
Guilt has a way of popping up at random times, in random places. Sometimes I'm minding my own business—walking down the street, sitting at my desk or preparing dinner—when a shameful thought comes charging into my head. No matter how hard I try to shake it, this guilt completely alters my frame of mind. And it leads me down a…
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Recently, a Miss America contestant was asked, "What's the best advice you've ever received?" She responded, "There will always be someone prettier than you, smarter than you and more talented than you. Make sure you're not standing next to her on the stage." The audience erupted in applause and the host praised this good strategy. But watching from home, I…
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I have a friend who once lived to work. He longed to stand out from his peers, using weeknights and weekends to learn, grow and advance in his role. This "nose-to-the-grindstone" approach paid off for years, as he rapidly climbed the corporate ladder. By early adulthood, he had achieved almost everything he wanted to achieve and held almost every job…
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Shame can completely transform our way of thinking. As we contemplate past mistakes, it fills our minds with lies: I don’t know if I’ll ever outlive that mistake. I’m underserving of forgiveness. My life will never be the same as it was before I made that decision. Have you ever felt trapped by these thoughts? You may have tried to…
READ MORE4 Bible Verses for When You’re Not Satisfied With Your Life
I’m the kind of person who loves to peer over the horizon and think about the future. I often feel lured into daydreams, wondering how I can save more money, travel to more places and build a better, more exciting life. I don’t think there’s anything inherently wrong with this future-focused mindset. But recently, I’ve noticed one of the drawbacks:…
READ MORE3 Bible Verses for When You Feel Shame
Feelings of shame seem to hit me at random times: when I’m laying awake at night, when I’m riding the subway, when I’m walking alone after work. During these periods of the day, my mind often wanders, leading me down a path of anxiety and regret. If I had used more self-discipline, I could’ve avoided those situations altogether, I think…
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