LINKFaith, as it is used, develops and grows even more in the midst of difficulties. We can choose that God is always working for our good, and that is the confidence we have.that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning schemes of deceitful plotting, 15 but speaking the truth in love, may grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ. 16 From whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it supplies supplies, according to the proper functioning of each part, makes growth so that the body builds itself up in love.

LINKLet us pray and seek God's grace to discern God's love and power that are available for us in this life.When you lie down, you will not be afraid, But you will lie down and sleep peacefully. 25 You will not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of the coming destruction of the wicked, 26 For the Lord will be your confidence, And he will keep your foot from being caught.

LINKWhen we learn to be firmly rooted in God's truth, we can inevitably withstand the storms that come in life.Never let lovingkindness and truth depart from you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart;

linkAlthough we often cannot see it, God is always shaping and, even more so, equipping to fulfill His purposes in and through us.After these things had passed, when King Ahasuerus's anger had subsided, he remembered Vashti and what she had done and the judgment against her. 2 Then the king's servants, his courtiers, said, "Let there be selected young virgins of beauty for the king. 3 Let the king appoint officials throughout all the provinces of his kingdom to bring all the young virgins of beauty to Susa the royal palace, to the women's quarters, to the care of Hegai, the king's eunuch, who was in charge of the women. Let them give them their finery. 4 Let the maiden who pleases the king reign in Vashti's place." This pleased the king, and he did so.

LINKAre you stuck in a rut and feel the need to rekindle the flame of service and passion for your work?Therefore, I remind you to rekindle the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.2 Timothy 1:6Have you ever lost your enthusiasm for service at some point in your life? We are emotional beings and therefore fluctuate. There are times in our lives when we are highly motivated and enthusiastic, and there are also times when we lose enthusiasm for certain things, such as serving. Today, the apostle Paul gives us an example and tells Timothy: rekindle the gift of God that is in you. Now the question is: how do we do it?

LINKRegardless of our history with God, we are certain that He can use anything, anyone, to transform anyone's life.When the Lord brings back the captivity of Zion, We will be like those who dream. 2 Then our mouths will be filled with laughter, And our tongues with thanksgiving; Then they will say among the nations, Great things has the Lord done for them. 3 Great things has the Lord done for us; We will rejoice. 4 Bring back our captivity, O Lord, Like the streams of the Negev. 5 Those who sow in tears will reap with singing. 6 He who goes forth weeping, bearing precious seed, But he will come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.