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Tag Archives: perspective
Depression; March 20, 2023
Psalm 13:2, 5-6 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I … Continue reading
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Tagged being self-centered, blessings, choice, depression, happiness, materialism, maturity, music, perspective, singing, spiritual growth, suicide, troubles
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Trusting God; March 3, 3032
Exodus 4:11-12 The Lord said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and … Continue reading
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Tagged conceit, entitlement, faith, focus, God's power, human weakness, humility, Moses, perspective, self image, speaking for God, trusting God
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Trials; February 28, 2023
Revelation 12:12 “Therefore rejoice, you heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is … Continue reading
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Tagged endurance, faith, God's plans, perspective, spiritual growth, spiritual warfare, the devil, time, trials, trusting God
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Thinking about Jesus; February 17, 2023
Hebrews 12:3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Often emotional exhaustion is worse than physical exhaustion. (The Japanese here doesn’t just say “weary,” but “exhausted.”) The two … Continue reading
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Tagged exhaustion, hope, Jesus' example, meditation, perspective, priorities, spiritual growth, strength, trials, troubles
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Perspective; February 11, 2023
1 Thessalonians 1:6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. The joy of the Lord doesn’t depend on circumstances. The Bible … Continue reading
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Tagged circumstances, distractions, healing, joy, luxury, persecution, perspective, spiritual dimension, spiritual growth
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Eternal Perspective; January 4, 2023
Luke 10:20 “However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” This is a marvelous verse, quoted by many and included by Chu Kosaka in one of his songs. As … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, authority, eternal destination, faithfulness, glory, goals, heaven, perspective, responsibility, stewardship, trials
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Spiritual Warfare; October 30, 2022
Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. Frankly, some … Continue reading
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Tagged circumstances, faith, God's glory, God's promises, gratitude, learning from God, perspective, trials, wounds
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Turning to God; August 16, 2022
Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. In several of his Psalms David starts … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, faith, God's plans, joy, light, perspective, shadows, trusting God
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