Have you ever struggled to choose forgiveness over bitterness in the midst of feeling rejected, abandoned, or hurt? Maybe you’re there right now as you prepare to spend time with friends and family over the holidays. Deep hurts from loved ones can feel so very raw and unresolved in the midst of a season that’s…
Mother’s Day: Prayers for Mom
You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. — Psalm 139:13-14 Father, you are the creator of all. You knew me before I was born, and you know me intimately still. My identity is so wrapped up in my job…
Prayers for Moms
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. — 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Father, You are wise and all-knowing. You allow all things to happen in Your perfect timing. Please give me peace in the midst of a busy season with my family.…
What to Do When You Are in Need of Peace
Editor’s note: These are stressful times. Everywhere you look you can find people in political strife, marital struggle, financial distress, difficulty with kids, loved ones struggling with suicidal thoughts, and troubles beyond bearing. How, as Christians, do we respond? First and foremost, we turn to God our Father who loves us and is in control.…
What Should You Do When Your Kids Can’t Fall Asleep?
Have you ever had one of those days when you’re physically exhausted after a full day of activity yet you simply cannot fall asleep? You crawl into your cozy bed hoping to drift off into a night filled with sweet slumbers – but as soon as your head hits the pillow, you find yourself wide-eyed…
The Practice of Thinking
The Practice of Thinking Whatever is true… noble… right… pure… lovely… admirable… excellent… praiseworthy — think about such things. — Philippians 4:8 I was on a flight to Toronto beside a woman whose nose was in a book. I hunkered down in the window seat with my Bible and notepad and studied through the flight.…
Pocket Prayers for Mom: Peace
The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace. — Psalm 29:11 God, You are my strength during the hard times. Your grace is sufficient for me, and Your power is made perfect in my weakness. Today I feel spread thin and overcommitted. I don’t have the strength…
Trust in Me
Editor’s note: Sarah Young’s writings have touched millions of lives. This special and inspiring quote book — pulled from the #1 bestselling 365-day devotional Jesus Calling® — includes some of the most treasured and encouraging quotes and selections from the original book and combines them with beautiful photos, design, and Scripture. On each page, you’ll find words of…
Peace… The Lord Is There
Morning The fruit of the Spirit is… peace. To be spiritually minded is life and peace. God has called us to peace. • Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. • The God…