“David encouraged himself in the Lord his God” (1 Samuel 30:6). The Bible speaks clearly to the issue of contentment. Paul said, “I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content” (Philippians 4:11). He further instructed, “And having food and raiment let us be therewith content” (1 Timothy 6:8). The writer of...
“He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings” (Ps. 40:2). It is a very rare Christian wife who does not experience an occasional “case of the blues.” Discouragement hits just about everyone at some point in life,...
“Intercession is standing in other people’s shoes and representing them before God.” — Source Unknown “Our prayers lay the track down by which God’s power can come. Like a mighty locomotive, His power is irresistible, but it cannot reach us without rails.” — Watchman Nee “Talking to men for God is a great thing, but...
“Those who belong to Christ are sheep. . . . Sheep go in flocks, and so do God’s people.” — Charles Spurgeon “Let those be your choicest companions who have made Christ their chief companion.” — Phillip Brooks “Man is made for society and Christians for the communion of saints.” — Matthew Henry “Is any...
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me” (Rev. 3:20). I doubt that I know of a passage in the whole Bible which throws greater light upon prayer than this...
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints” (Eph. 6:18). As a child of God, He has given us the opportunity to have fellowship with Him. He not only gives us this privilege, but He desires us to come to Him before...