Selfish people ask, “Who is my neighbor?” so they can check off the giving box and keep the rest for themselves. Good Samaritans ask, “Who needs my help?” They realize that they cannot save everyone, but they stand ready to serve anyone.
When was the last time you went out of your way to help someone? What person can you surprise today with unexpected and undeserved grace?
-Mike Wittmer
The Lord provides a sufficient portion of strength when we are feeling weak and beaten down. He sustains us when we are anxious, discouraged, frustrated and tired. He promises that when we stumble, He will give us His grace and mercy.
Most importantly, no matter how long we spin our wheels trying to find joy and satisfaction in earthly things, God patiently offers Himself and waits for us to realize that what we really need is a bigger portion of Him.
In Hebrew, the word “portion” is translated as “inheritance” or “allotment.” What if we thought of God’s portion as our inheritance? Could we embrace the truth that He gives us everything He is; and we can have as much as we desire?
When we come to Jesus with the hungers of our heart, He provides the perfect portion to fill our longings, heal our wounds and meet our unmet needs. When it comes to God and His Word, we can always eat out of the gallon!
PRAYER
Dear Lord, give me a hunger and a thirst for Your Word. I want to crave a daily portion of You and rely on Your provision to meet my every need. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
-Tracie Miles, Everything We Need
You’re beautiful without make-up, and your identity isn’t in your boyfriend. You are worth it, regardless of what you’ve been told.
(Source: brooks-owen)
God’s words would be like the air necessary to breathe or the food necessary to nourish our bodies. God’s words would give them meaning and identity. God’s words would tell them who they were. God’s words would guide them toward joy and fullness, providing direction for them to “enjoy a long life in the land”.
-Winn Collier
“These should not be unimportant words for you, but rather they mean life for you! By these words you will live a long time in the land you are crossing the Jordan River to take as your own.” - Deuteronomy 32:47
You are beautiful and captivating and attractive and smart and capable. But if you are in a relationship full of unmet expectations, unresolved issues, and frustrating communication, I suspect you feel a little less than all I’ve described.
Broken down relationships can really break down a woman.
And if you’re anything like me, when you feel broken down, those around you get your worst. Then upon all the hurt and anxiety you layer on regret, shame, and the feeling that you’ve lost yourself. You’ve lost that girl inside you that used to be so positive and happy and ready to take on the world.
Can I whisper a tender truth to you? The only way to recapture her is to come up for air and remember you are worthy. Then you can act worthy.
And step aside from the emotional yuck to make some level headed decisions. Get a plan. Talk to wise people who love you and will walk this tough journey with you.
Pray like crazy for clear discernment.
And read good books that will help you. I just read Dr. Tim Clinton’s new book called, Breakthrough. In it he says, “By discovering God’s definition of true love and learning to live by it, we can open the door to freedom. Our future is in God’s hands. When you are able to see and embrace this truth — there’s your breakthrough!”
Remember you can’t control how he acts and reacts, but you can control how you act and react. Reclaim who you are.
PRAYER
Dear Lord, my marriage is struggling. I’m struggling. Help me please. I need to hold on to Your truths that I am worthy. And God, please show me what steps to take to support my marriage. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
—Lysa Terkeurst, When Your Husband Has Given Up
