I Could Be Happy if Only I Had …
Lysa TerKeurst
“The law of the Lᴏʀᴅ is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lᴏʀᴅ is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lᴏʀᴅ are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lᴏʀᴅ...
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NIV)
God, in everything I am facing, it feels hard to find things to thank You for. But You are the Giver of good gifts in my life. Help me to see them even when it’s easier to focus on the things I lack. You have given me abundant life. What Jesus did for me by dying on the cross was the greatest sacrifice anyone could have made. Your grace is something I’m forever grateful for. Open my eyes to all the gifts You’ve offered me right now: the breath in my lungs, the people around me, the provision of Your presence, and the hope of eternal life. I praise You for Your goodness, Lord! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“Jesus asked, ‘Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?’” Luke 17:17 (NIV)
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 (NIV)
“And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 (NIV)
“‘Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.’” Matthew 2:2 (NLT)
“Then I thought, ‘To this I will appeal: the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand. I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.‘” Psalm 77:10-11 (NIV)
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Lord, You are the God who performs miracles, and nothing is too hard for You. When fear and uncertainty overwhelm me, remind me that You are my faithful Provider. Help me trust that You see my needs and that You are working even when I can’t see it. Strengthen my heart to believe in Your power and timing. I place my hope in You alone. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.” Psalm 77:14 (NIV)
“The law of the Lᴏʀᴅ is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lᴏʀᴅ is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lᴏʀᴅ are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lᴏʀᴅ...
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 (NIV)
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the...
“‘because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.’ Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not...