Psalm 43:3-4

Man it’s hard when people falsely accuse us, gossip or slander us, right? The Psalmist understands. Jesus understands. But we don’t have to bite the bait of an offense. Man is not always with us, but God is. And if God is for us, who can be against us? The truth is, the only good in any of us is Christ. Joy returns when we let God be our Defender and make Him our stronghold instead of man’s opinion.…

Psalm 42:1-2, 5 1 “As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God! 2 I thirst for God, for the living God. I say, “When will I be able to go and appear in God’s presence?” 5 Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my […]…

When I’m depressed, I listen to myself and focus on my fears about the future. God is inviting me to listen to Him and rest in His promises instead. Our pain and suffering has purpose.…