When It Feels Like God Is Doing Nothing
Lysa TerKeurst
"I will say of the LORD, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust'" (Psalm 91:2, NIV).
“And you will be given a new name by the LORD’s own mouth.” Isaiah 62:2c (NLT)
"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." Psalm 119:105 (NIV)
“So, my child, draw your strength from the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:1 (CEB)
“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’” Matthew 11:28 (NLT)
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.” Jeremiah 17:7 (NIV)
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus ...” Romans 8:1 (NIV)
“May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.” Psalm 141:2 (NIV)
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” Psalm 32:8 (ESV)
“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” John 15:11 (NLT)
“Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.” Psalm 116:7 (CSB)
"I will say of the LORD, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust'" (Psalm 91:2, NIV).
“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, 'Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water’” (John 7:38, ESV).
Father God, there are particular situations I’m facing right now that feel so discouraging. Because of this, I’m often tempted to let worst-case scenarios write and rewrite the truth I believe....
“The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him” (Luke 15:28, NIV).