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Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

When we're in pain, we may question whether God cares or even knows what we're going through. Our difficult circumstances can give us a wrong view of Him. Scripture teaches that our three-in-one God is omniscient and omnipresent. In other words, He knows all things and is everywhere. No actions or persons are hidden from His sight. The past, present, and future are all laid out before… Continue

How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:9-11


God is always pleased to reveal His will to us. But at times, we cannot receive the message. Something in our life is creating a barrier to hearing Him.

Obstacles to the believer include: Self-will. Sometimes, we decide what we'r… Continue

I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. Philippians 4:12

The apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Philippians during a long and unjust imprisonment. But, even though Paul is suffering, this short epistle is full of rejoicing. Paul never complains or blames other for his situation because he learned to live above his circumstances.

How do most people r… Continue

And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

When we read the above passage and apply it to our daily lives, we must be careful to interpret it correctly. For that to happen, we must understand the difference between "needs" and "desires."

A need is something that is essential for us to develop into who God wants us to be or to accomplish the things He calls us to do. On the other hand, a desire is something we th… Continue