Every Moment in Prayer Connects Us with Our Creator Prayer is more than a ritual; it is a profound connection with our Creator. Each moment spent in prayer deepens our relationship with God, aligning our hearts with His will and inviting His presence into our lives. Scripture References: The Invitation to Intimate Prayer: In Matthew…
An Anxious World: Why Anxiety is Everywhere Why is Anxiety So Common Today? Do you ever feel like anxiety is just a normal part of life? You’re not alone in this anxious world. Studies show that one-third of Americans experience significant anxiety, and many feel trapped in a cycle of fear, stress, and worry. The…
God Is Greater Than Our Circumstances Life can feel overwhelming at times. Deadlines pile up, relationships become strained, and challenges seem insurmountable. In these moments, it’s easy to feel defeated, wondering if relief will ever come. But as believers, we have a hope that transcends our circumstances. God is greater than the trials we face,…
“Counseling through the Word” Devotional: Listening with Wisdom Scripture: Proverbs 18:13, 17 (ESV) In our fast-paced world, it can be tempting to jump to conclusions or give quick answers without truly listening. But Proverbs teaches us the importance of listening with wisdom, especially when it comes to understanding others and making well-informed decisions. These verses…
He is risen! The tomb is empty! Praise the Lord! The resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ is a pivotal point in human history. It is essential that Jesus Christ rose from the dead for us to have salvation. One writer said, “A dead Savior is no Savior at all.” The resurrection indicated that Jesus…
Psalm 51: Dealing with Guilt: A Prayer for Pardon and Purity Exposition Prayer for Pardon (Restoration) Prayer of Purity (Renewal) Bringing It Home: Lessons from David
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When was the last time someone said thank you to you? When was the last time you said thank you to someone else? So many people today struggle with a lack of thankfulness and ingratitude. This leads to struggles with complaining, criticizing, and comparing. Gratitude and thankfulness provide a powerful remedy for these problems. This gratitude journal helps us to identify what we should be grateful for and what we do as a result of seeing life as a gift.
Do you struggle with applying the truth that you learn during your study of God’s word? This God’s grace prayer journal will allow you to focus on gratitude and live in contentment in life. The journal pages encourage you to observe what you are learning from the Bible text, evaluate how you have failed to live according to the truths stated, seek forgiveness, and develop godly plans for change.
Do you struggle with the lack of hope? Do you find yourself struggling with doubt and insecurity during times of great challenge? During those times, you need to find your rest and assurance in pondering, personalizing, praying, and practicing what God’s Word says. In the short devotional, spend time meditating and studying each of these passages. Write down whatever comes to mind in the spaces below. And let God speak to you.
One of the keys to growing in Christlikeness in our lives is to unearth and discover, and biblically evaluate our thinking patterns, speaking, and acting. This worksheet will help you be honest and specific about areas in your life that are not meeting biblical standards in thinking, speaking, and acting.
The God who began a good work in you will continue it through your lifetime and will finish it when we meet him face-to-face. God works for us, and God works in us. He enables us to become more like Christ every single day. This work is progressive and continual in this life. This worksheet helps us review and evaluate gains made during counseling and discipleship, show gratitude to God for what he has done, and develop plans for future growth and change.
There probably is not a day that goes by that we do not have some level of conflict with others. This worksheet helps us focus on the problem and not the person. It helps us evaluate how we have handled a dispute and how we should deal with it moving forward.
Do you ever struggle with doing a Bible study or journaling the key ideas from your reading? This Bible Study Note Sheet will encourage you to ponder and meditate on Scripture. Also, God’s Word is meant for you, so this worksheet will help you personalize what you are learning. It will also guide you in learning to pray God’s Word, and finally, it will encourage you to put into practice the principles and promises you find in reading the Word of God.
Anger is a significant issue for so many people. People often stuff or spew their anger, but very few learn to study their anger. This journal assignment will help you to do just that. It will help you understand, evaluate, and respond to your anger in better ways.
Do you ever find yourself getting overwhelmed with problems? Do you find yourself struggling with thinking clearly during a challenging situation? This four-step approach to rethinking a problem will help.
Problems can seem overwhelming. When we are in the midst of a significant crisis, many of us struggle with defining the problem and implementing helpful solutions. This worksheet helps us to identify three unbiblical and unproductive ways of handling problems. It also encourages us to destroy problems, not people, as we deal with issues in a biblical and God-honoring way.
