God’s Faithfulness in Difficult Relationships
Erica Wiggenhorn
“Joshua also set up twelve stones in the middle of the Jordan where the priests who carried the ark of the covenant were standing. The stones are still there today” (Joshua 4:9, CSB).
Lord, sometimes it feels like my mistakes are too much for You to forgive. I long to come to You with a sincere heart, yet I feel like a fraud and a failure when I continue to struggle and mess up. But because of Jesus, I know I don’t have to dwell on my sin. I can draw near to You, and You will draw near to me (James 4:8). Forgive me, and help me walk in the freedom You have promised through grace. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“Jesus stopped and said, ‘Call him.’ So they called the blind man and said to him, ‘Have courage! Get up; He’s calling for you.’” Mark 10:49 (HCSB)
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 (NIV)
“But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.” Jonah 4:1 (ESV)
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 (NIV)
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds …” Hebrews 10:24 (NIV)
“Now when he heard this, he said, ‘It is not those who are well who need a doctor, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice. For I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.’” Matthew 9:12-13 (CSB)
Lord, this coming week already feels exhausting, and I need Your help. Make me more aware of Your presence. When my mind goes ahead to the future, help me take time to observe Your glory today (Isaiah 6:3). I want to show up well and seek You even in the moments that feel mundane or insignificant. I believe You have called me to carry out Your mission where I am, and I want to work hard to honor You here (Colossians 3:23). When the pressure of perfection creeps in, help me cling to Your grace instead. When I feel defeated and exhausted, help me rely on Your strength. How the week starts does not define how it ends. I can be sure that whatever I am facing is temporary and that You are with me every step of the way. Thank You for still doing a new thing in me even when I don’t feel or see it (Isaiah 43:19). In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 (ESV)
“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 (NIV)
“Joshua also set up twelve stones in the middle of the Jordan where the priests who carried the ark of the covenant were standing. The stones are still there today” (Joshua 4:9, CSB).
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18, NIV).
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2a, NIV).
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18, KJV).