Exercising Patience!

In this fast-paced world, we expect immediate attention to most of our needs. So, when we pray, we also expect God to answer right away. But God is not fast-paced; He's eternal, the Alpha and the Omega. He sees the big picture and works everything out to our benefit and to His glory. We don't … Continue reading Exercising Patience!

Learning to Wait!

Many pray about their problems, but when they don't see the answer right away, defeat sets in. We must stay focused on Jesus, think on good things (Philippians 4:8), give Him praise and thanks for the victory (1 Thessalonians 5:18), and wait patiently (Philippians 4:6), because God does hear and answer our prayers (1 Peter … Continue reading Learning to Wait!

Our Only Hope!

Many Christians lose faith in God when this evil world gets loud and aggressive. And it's getting worse every day. But God's Word stands true, and He WILL keep us safe when our trust is in Him, not in the world. We must study the Bible to get His Word deep into our hearts and … Continue reading Our Only Hope!

Hope Destroys Doubt

We often pray about something, tell God how to fix it, and wait for "our" solution and timing. When it doesn't happen, we doubt God—He didn't hear us, doesn't care about our problem, or can't fix it, either. We must learn to humble ourselves and STOP telling God what to do! Jesus is our Lord! … Continue reading Hope Destroys Doubt