Some wounds are so painful, it's hard not to be continuously overwhelmed. The enemy takes advantage by twisting your anguish into an unsatisfiable obsession to know why, and exhausts you with a fixation to protect yourself from all the other horrible things you imagine could happen. Fear, bitterness, and self-pity become both your guards and …
Look Up
“Wake up, you living gateways! Lift up your heads, you eternal doors of destiny. Welcome the King of Glory, for he is about to come through for you” (Psalm 24:7). Maybe part of the problem with the world is that our heads are down so much. We spend hours a day staring down at our …
Choosing Thoughts
The thoughts God has for you are infinitely more wonderful and powerful than any criticism or rejection. But they need your full attention—and your full agreement—to become your new mindset. First among these thoughts is how greatly, completely, and perfectly you’re loved. Please, never agree with anything less, especially when you’ve failed someone, or others …
Have a Little Faith
During difficult times, many of us have begged God for more faith to deal with what we were facing. If that’s you right now, it may help to remember what you’re looking for isn’t some ephemeral, mystical force you have to keep earning to have in your life. Faith is the confidence God is truly …
The Plan
What we think we want from the Comforter is validation of our pain and fear. But what the Comforter knows we need is transformation of our hearts and minds. “Then Jesus said, ‘As planned, my Father will send the Comforter, the Holy Spirit. He will teach you all you need to know, and remind you …
Equip Your Spirit 