November 24: “Patiently Endure Injustice”
1 Peter 2:21 (NLT): “For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.”
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October 1: “We’re Not Home Yet”
Psalm 73:1-3 (NLT): “Truly God is good to Israel, to those whose hearts are pure. But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone. For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.”
Read MoreSeptember 29: “Helping Those Who Need Help”
Isaiah 59:15-16 (NLT): “… The LORD looked and was displeased to find there was no justice. He was amazed to see that no one intervened to help the oppressed. So he himself stepped in to save them with his strong arm, and his justice sustained him.”
Read MoreAugust 26: “Why Do Bad Things Happen?”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NLT): “All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.”
Read MoreJuly 10: “How to Respond to Injustice”
1 Chronicles 10:13–14 (NLT): “So Saul died because he was unfaithful to the LORD. He failed to obey the LORD’s command, and he even consulted a medium instead of asking the LORD for guidance. So the LORD killed him and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.”
Read MoreMay 30: “A Mindset that Helps Us Endure Injustice”
John 19:10-11 (NLT):” ‘Why don’t you talk to me?’ Pilate demanded. ‘Don’t you realize that I have the power to release you or crucify you?’ Then Jesus said, ‘You would have no power over me at all unless it were given to you from above. So the one who handed me over to you has the greater sin.’”
Read MoreApril 8: “How to Be Kind to Those To Harm Us”
When God tells us to love our enemies and pray for those who abuse us, it might seem impossible. Yet, there is a biblical paradigm that can enable us to follow these commands.
Read MoreMarch 24: “How to Be Happy When Others Slander You”
Words are powerful and they are often used to harm others. When that happens to you, live in such a way that the only real thing they can slander is your walk with Jesus. Then, you can be happy as you look to eternity.
Read MoreMarch 2: “That’s Not Fair!”
When life doesn’t seem fair, trust in the Lord. Realize that He knows what He’s doing.
Read MoreJanuary 22: “Your Life Is a Story God Has Written”
Knowing that God is the One who is writing the story of our life allows us to overlook many of the difficulties and injustices. Instead, we can look for the positive outcome that God is accomplishing.
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