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)
“Let the one who is wise heed these things and ponder the loving deeds of the LORD.” Psalm 107:43 (NIV)
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit, poured out with love and power on Pentecost. Fill our hearts anew with Your presence, guiding us in truth, courage, and compassion each day. Help us to listen for Your voice and to walk faithfully in Your ways. May Your Spirit unite us, renew us, and send us out to share Your light with the world. We give You all glory and gratitude, now and always. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“and I will ask the Father, and he will give you another comforting Counselor like me, the Spirit of Truth, to be with you forever.” John 14:16 (CJB)
“In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.” Psalm 18:6 (NIV)
“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9a (ESV)
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (NRSVUE)
“‘Don’t lay a hand on the boy!’ the angel said. ‘Do not hurt him in any way, for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld from me even your son, your only son.’” Genesis 22:12 (NLT)
“Do not be afraid of anyone, for I will be with you to rescue you. This is the LORD’s declaration.” Jeremiah 1:8 (CSB)
Jesus, I often feel anxious when my circumstances seem shaky or uncertain. But when I take my fears to You, I’m able to experience freedom. In Your presence, I remember who You are and who I am — Your child. In Your presence, I find peace. Overwhelm my heart with the fullness of joy that can only come from You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“… Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” Mark 6:50b (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)