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“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you …” Ephesians 1:18 (NIV) Source: When You Aren’t Sure if You Can See Good Again | Lisa Whittle (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: I know you’ve been hurt. And oh, how this world is...

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) Source: Surviving...

“The One Who called you is faithful and will do what He promised.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24 (NLV) Source: The Simple Secret for Trust | Alicia Bruxvoort (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: Our confidence in God’s Word is rooted in our understanding of God’s character. So, next time your trust goes...

“They speak deceitful and worthless words to one another; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak.” Psalm 12:2 (AMP) Source: Well, To Be Honest With You | Karen Ehman (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: Our human connections — whether with family, friends or coworkers — can become...

“And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.” Joel 2:28 (NIV) Source: The Best Is Yet To Come | Anitha Abraham (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: My trip down memory lane recounted...

“Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: ‘I have seen the Lord!’ And she told them that he had said these things to her.” John 20:18 (NIV) Source: How Does Jesus Measure the Weight of a Woman’s Words? | Amy Carroll (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: Being a “word girl” is part of a...

“‘Yes, come,’ Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus.” Matthew 14:29 (NLT) Source: When Life Doesn’t Follow Your Plans | Brenda Bradford Ottinger (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: And it occurred to me that day that straight lines in life are rare...

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” Proverbs 13:12 (ESV) Source: What I Really Need Most | Lysa TerKeurst (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: Have you ever struggled because you know God can do anything, but you can’t understand why He doesn’t seem to be...

“Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted.” John 6:11 (NLT) Source: Making Space for God to Work | Tricia Lott Williford (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: God’s part in...

“She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me,’ for she said, ‘I have now seen the One who sees me.’” Genesis 16:13 (NIV) Source: The God Who Sees You | Jo Saxton (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: God has seen every chapter of your story, the parts you celebrate...

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV) Source: Finding Rest in the Grace That Never Runs Out |...

“Out of my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free. The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” Psalm 118:5-6 (ESV) Source: But Jesus | Jeannie Cunnion (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: Of course, this is not discounting the fact that there are...

“We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us.The night is coming, and then no one can work. But while I am here in the world, I am the light of the world.” ‭‭ John‬ ‭9:4-5 (NLT)‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Source: Jesus Makes Time for You | Shala W. Graham...

“Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘Look, I’m going to rain down food from heaven for you. Each day the people can go out and pick up as much food as they need for that day. I will test them in this to see whether or not they will follow my instructions.’” Exodus 16:4 (NLT) Source: When the...

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (CSB) Source: Are You Trusting or Controlling? | Christine Caine (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: At some point, we have to...

“God will strengthen you with his own great power so that you will not give up when troubles come, but you will be patient.” Colossians 1:11 (NCV) Source: When Comfort Is My Enemy | Lysa TerKeurst (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: To be poured into new vessels might seem uncomfortable, chaotic and...

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:11‬ ‭(NIV‬‬‬‬)‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Source: You Can Do Hard Things, With a Little Help | Tracie Braylock (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: So, no matter what you’re hesitant to do, know that God...

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV) Source: Walking in God’s Calling When You’re Afraid | Paula Faris (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: If you’re being called to...

“But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one...

“Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means ‘son of encouragement’), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.” Acts 4:36-37 (NIV) Source: Encourage Like Barnabas | Arlene Pellicane (proverbs31.org) Excerpt: Barnabas...