Mothers play a significant role in the Bible, with many stories highlighting their strength, love, and devotion. From Eve, the mother of all mankind, to Mary, the mother of Jesus, these women serve as powerful examples of maternal love and faith. Sarah, despite her old age, gave birth to Isaac, fulfilling God's promise. Hannah, who was barren, fervently prayed for a child and was blessed with Samuel. The story of Ruth showcases the loyalty and dedication of a daughter-in-law turned mother.
What does it mean to sit and be still? Is it actually sitting and doing nothing? Because let’s be honest, there is no way our minds can be still and not think about the hard work day we just had or focus on the stress of paying a bill with a paycheck that barely covers the rent. Maybe your mind and heart are racing with thoughts and feelings of a heartbreak, and you get hit with a wave of tears randomly throughout the day.
The Proverbs 31 challenge: print the below free downloadable or implement it as your phone's background.
There are few ice breakers for youth groups and Bible studies as simple and fun as "this or that" questions, sometimes known as "would you rather?" Living in a world where community is becoming more of a rarity, gathering together to discuss God's world and enjoy fellowship with other believers is becoming all the more improtant. Like it shares in Hebrews 10:25, "Let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near."
Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and my load is not hard to carry.”
John 14:23 - Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.
What does it mean to obey your Father? By following the path God has laid out for you. And when you don’t know which way to go, simply be still.
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Undergo natural development by increasing in size and changing physically; progress to maturity.
Sweet sister, you are more loved than you could ask, think, or imagine. How do we know that? Because God tell us so in His love letter, the Word of God! Below is the Father's Love Letter to you, a compilation of paraphrased Bible verses from Genesis to Revelation. The words you are about to experience are true. For they come from the very heart of God. He loves YOU. And He is the Father you have been looking for all your life. This is His love letter to you.
Mental illness brings shame, and we think Jesus is ashamed of us too, but He isn’t.