This year has been difficult for many. And I know that fear and worry have clouded most of our minds. With all that has been going on in the past months, I know that it may be hard to be thankful. It may be hard to find joy when there is so much trouble around us. But we must be grateful, even in the unexpected. First Thessalonians 5:18 tells us, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” In all circumstances, give thanks. Even in the unexpected, stressful, and fearful circumstances…
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There is such a security in knowing what will happen in your life. To be in control of your everyday. Give yourself the opportunities you want. And be surrounded by the certain people you want. But if you are anything like me, you have realized that this is a complete impossibility. Some people may say that fate directs your life. Or karma leads your way. And other people don’t even think that much into who is controlling their lives. But as believers we can know that there is a God that controls all. In times of uncertainty and confusion, it…
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Hard times and difficult circumstances are a part of life. Every person will go through something that will test their faith. These are the times when joy is hard to find. This is when praising God will seem useless. But it isn’t. This is when you need to praise God and lift your voice to Heaven. You need to pray and sing praises to Him. Even though things may be so extremely hard, God is still in control. He is worthy of your praises in the good times and in the bad times. The Lord is still good to us…
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She kneeled down and began to pray. Tears streamed down her face as she unashamedly poured her heart out to the Lord. Hannah was an ordinary woman with ordinary struggles. But she was more than just her difficulties. She knew who her God was and how He could turn her circumstance around. Although Hannah was an ordinary woman, she had an extraordinary God. Hannah is an example to all Christian women. Here’s why: Her life was not perfect. Hannah’s story is told in 1 Samuel 1. Just from that one chapter we learn that Hannah was married to a man…