For Times When You Feel Unseen, Unappreciated, and Uncelebrated
Elizabeth Laing Thompson
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters ...” Colossians 3:23 (NIV)
God, I want You to open a door in my life so badly, but instead it feels like every door keeps slamming shut. It’s so discouraging to want something, only to feel like it may never happen. But I know You are a God who sees my every desire and is always on time. Help me to stay steadfast in coming to You with every request as I remember and believe Your timing is always perfect. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Luke 1:45 (NIV)
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” 2 Corinthians 7:10 (NIV)
“Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1 (NIV)
“Then the people of Judah began to complain, ‘The workers are getting tired, and there is so much rubble to be moved. We will never be able to build the wall by ourselves.’” Nehemiah 4:10 (NLT)
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1 (ESV)
“But Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, ‘Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well.’ And the woman was made well from that hour.” Matthew 9:22 (NKJV)
God, it is so difficult to let go of my plans and trust that You really do have my best interest in mind. When I’m waiting for a job, praying for a spouse, wondering if I should move, or believing for a calling to be fulfilled, it’s hard not to question You. Some days are anxiety-filled and even scary, but I can lean on the Truth of Your Word and stand in faith, even in my unknowns, because You will be faithful! Help me remember Your timing is not mine, but You have never been late (Habakkuk 2:3). You have planned good works for my life (Ephesians 2:10). And the best way to know Your will is to be in Your Word (Psalm 119:105). Today, remind me of who You are and what You’re doing, even when I am struggling to trust You with what’s next. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm ...” Ephesians 6:13-14 (NIV)
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:13-14a (ESV)
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters ...” Colossians 3:23 (NIV)
“And Samuel said to Saul, ‘You have done foolishly. You have not kept the command of the LORD your God, with which he commanded you. For then the LORD would have established your kingdom over...
Heavenly Father, thank You for the truths in Your Word that help me walk through situations in my everyday life. As I navigate different struggles I’m walking through today — relationships, health,...
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)