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).
“The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever.” Isaiah 40:8 (CSB)
“Then I heard the Lord asking, ‘Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?’ I said, ‘Here I am. Send me.’” Isaiah 6:8 (NLT)
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:15-16 (ESV)
“Then he said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.’” Luke 9:23 (NIV)
“Hannah was praying silently, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. Eli thought she was drunk ...” 1 Samuel 1:13 (CSB)
“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven ...” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NKJV)
Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth that I am not at the mercy of my thoughts and feelings. When negativity rises in me and I feel like I’m sinking, remind me that Your peace and wisdom are always near. Help me take every thought captive to obey Christ and choose to think about what is true, noble, and praiseworthy (2 Corinthians 10:5; Philippians 4:8). Renew my mind again today, Lord, and guide my heart into hope and joy. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.” Proverbs 4:23 (NCV)
“Above all, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (CSB)
“Yet you, LORD, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 (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).