Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path. Psalm 119:105 Into the Text There have been times in my life when I desperately wanted a floodlight of God’s direction in my life. Instead, God has given me a lamp. And lamps don’t
Just as you do not know the path of the wind, or how the bones form in the womb of a pregnant woman, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything. Ecclesiastes 11:5 Into the Text There have been seasons in my life when, no
Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord! Psalm 27:14 Into the Text I know waiting isn’t easy. Whether it’s waiting for direction, a door to open, or an answer to prayer—waiting while relying on the Lord to move can feel like standing still while
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5–6 Into the Text There are moments in life when trusting God feels easier said than
A person plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9 Into the Text Big decisions in life—like where to go to college, whether to move, or what step to take next—can stir up anxiety in our minds and hearts. We find ourselves making lists, asking
As far as the eastern horizon is from the west, so he removes the guilt of our rebellious actions from us. Psalm 103:12 Into the Text There are days when I need this reminder—that God has forgiven me and removed my sins as far as the east is from
Although an assailant may overpower one person, two can withstand him. Moreover, a three-stranded cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 Into the Text In a world where people often move on when things get complicated or inconvenient, loyalty can feel rare. Still, God’s wisdom reminds us that faithfulness—especially
A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. Proverbs 15:1 Into the Text We’ve all felt it. That moment when tensions begin to rise and our hearts start beating faster because conflict has shown up, uninvited and uncomfortable. Whether it’s a misunderstanding, a hard
As iron sharpens iron, so a person sharpens his friend Proverbs 27:17 Into the Text One thing I’ve learned through the years is that friendships come and go throughout the seasons of our lives. Some friendships feel like we are home: they are safe, welcoming, and easy. Other
Do not let mercy and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people. Proverbs 3:3–4 Into the Text I know there are days when loving others