“I sought the Lord, and He heard me.” Psalm 34:4. God created us in His image to have emotions, so the longing to feel loved is legitimate and good. One way that many of us sense we’re loved is when someone talks with us and listens to us. God provides those needs in our relationship […]
“The sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.” John 10:3. God knows our every thought, sees each tear that falls, and hears us when we call. For the One who made heaven and earth, knowing a few billion people is not a problem. God loves you […]
“Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him.” Mark 10:21. It’s interesting to note what Jesus saw as He met people. His encounter with the rich young ruler is an example. Some saw this young man as an arrogant person while others might have envied his wealth, but Jesus looked at him with love. The disciples […]
“How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?” Psalm 13:1. Prolonged affliction is discouraging. We want a fast solution, a quick fix. But some things can’t be fixed. They can only be endured. But we can tell our problems to God. We have a heavenly Father who wants us to engage with Him in […]
“After the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.” I Kings 19:12. After defeating the prophets of Baal, Elijah received a death threat from Jezebel. His hope was shattered, and despondency set in. He wanted to die! God helped Elijah deal with his […]