Lately, God has been drawing me in His Word to the theme of His steadfast love. Numerous times in my Bible readings I have come upon the phrase “the steadfast love of the LORD” or “your steadfast love” or some other Bible passage referencing God’s steadfast love. The theme of God’s steadfast love is prominentContinue reading “Steadfast Love”
Category Archives: Suffering, Bible, Christianity, God
“Have You Not Heard?”
When we encounter times of suffering, it is easy to get discouraged as we wait upon God in the midst of trials. As time moves on, and we face trials that overwhelm our ability to cope, we grow confused because we never thought these trials were supposed to get so difficult. Consequently, we tend toContinue reading ““Have You Not Heard?””
Silent but Not Still
God’s silence. Undoubtedly, we have all been there. We have cried out to God in the midst of our suffering, pleading with Him to act and move on our behalf. We pray. We wait. We pray some more. Yet all we get is silence from heaven. Our cries and tears seem but a waste ofContinue reading “Silent but Not Still”
“O My Soul”
One of the most comforting things I find in the book of Psalms is when the Psalmist (in most cases David) speaks to his own soul. The numerous circumstances surrounding the Psalmist’s plea to his soul aren’t necessarily very clear, but we can discern that the situations caused him to be in distress and anguishContinue reading ““O My Soul””
“I Have Seen”
Do you ever wonder about the heart of God? I mean, do you ever wonder sometimes if God really feels and sees and knows your suffering and circumstances that pain you? When we are in the midst of pain and suffering, and God doesn’t seem to be doing anything to intervene or alleviate our situation,Continue reading ““I Have Seen””
Much More
When we go through difficult times, I think one of the greatest challenges we face as Christians is not being overcome by worry and anxiety. These are such common maladies in everyday life, but they become especially heightened when we are confronted with trials and suffering. If we are not already worried about our health,Continue reading “Much More”
Greater Is He
Today has been a difficult day. I have felt so intensely lately that Satan has robbed me of so much – joy, peace, contentment, hope. While I strive daily to focus on God – His truths and promises – and believe them wholeheartedly, tears have nonetheless been a daily companion. Yes, I trust God andContinue reading “Greater Is He”
Divine Companionship: God's Presence in a Broken World 