“EMBRACE THE TRIAL”
“Why me?” The question often asked, when confronted with a trial. But is this the right one to be asked when facing the upward mile? “Embrace the trial,” God says to me, “and fight not My design. My way seems … Continued
“Why me?” The question often asked, when confronted with a trial. But is this the right one to be asked when facing the upward mile? “Embrace the trial,” God says to me, “and fight not My design. My way seems … Continued
Understanding more of the “What” Question – “Embracing ‘What’ God Delights In” Understanding Who God is leads to knowing what He desires of me, but also what He delights in. Right knowledge leads to right living. With the privilege of … Continued
Understanding the “What” Question – “Embracing‘What’ God Desires” The “Who” question leads us to the “What” question. Understanding more of Who God is brings us to the place of seeing our trial through the lens of Scripture from God’s perspective. … Continued
We are talking about the process of embracing our trials. In part one we discussed the “poem challenge”. In part two we sought to understand the “Why” question and why it is the unproductive question. In part three and part four, we considered God’s character—“what God is like” and “what … Continued
Understanding the Struggle – “Embracing the Tragedy or Triumph” “I give up! This is too hard! What’s the use in trying anymore!” I don’t recall having actually stated these words, but the truth is my attitude, at times, has spoken … Continued
Understanding the “WHO” Question – “Embracing more of ‘Who’ God is” “It is in our acceptance of what is given [whatever that may be], that God gives Himself.” This quote comes from her book, “These Strange Ashes,” where Elisabeth Elliot … Continued
Understanding the “WHO” Question – “Embracing ‘Who’ God is” We are talking about the process of embracing our trials. In part one we discussed the “poem challenge”. In part 2 we sought to understand the “Why” question and why it is the unproductive … Continued
We are talking about the process of embracing our trials. In part one we discussed the “poem challenge”. Here in part two we consider the “why” question. Understanding the “WHY” Question – “Embracing ‘Why’ I Am Going Through This” “God never … Continued
“Honey, I think we need to go to the hospital!” This was a statement I had heard four times before, as we anticipated the arrival of each of our wonderful children, God has blessed us with. This day, I found … Continued
“How long wilt Thou forget me, O LORD? forever?” Have you ever asked this question? Most of us have said these words in one form or another given the various challenges we may find ourselves in. So, where do you … Continued