"Due time" is God's time, when God knows we're ready, not when we think we're ready. The sooner we understand and accept that, the sooner God can work His plan in our lives. From Seedtime to Harvest. Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us: To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven. This lets us know that we all don ...

Jehoshaphat proclaimed a fast to demonstrate his sincerity to God and his need for God. If you need to hear from God, consider missing a few meals and taking that time to seek God. Turning the television off and spending time with God instead of watching it is not a bad idea either, nor is spending a few evenings at home seeking God instead of ...

But God has a plan and purpose for your life. In this uplifting guide, Joyce shows you that in God’s time you will see the dreams and the visions He has given you become fulfilled. You’ll discover… The safety in God’s timing; How you can grow and mature during times of waiting; Why waiting is God’s way of reaffirming faith and trust ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Instead, we can come to God, trusting His provision, one day at a time. Our walk with God is called a “daily walk” for a reason: We need His help every day. We can get out of debt, exercise, lose weight, graduate from college, parent a special needs child, or be successful at anything we need to do if we will put our trust in God and take ...

We need to be serving actively, aggressively and expectantly. When our hearts are eager to hear from God, He loves to rush in suddenly with His solution. In many cases this waiting period actually serves as a time of preparation for the answer. If God answered right away, many of us would be ill-prepared to handle His solution.

Jesus operated in wisdom. When others went home to rest, Jesus went to the Mount of Olives to spend time with God. And early in the morning (at dawn), He came back into the temple and taught people (John 7:53–8:2). Jesus always spent time with the Father before facing the crowds. If Jesus needed time with God, we need even more time with Him.

God literally gives each one of us a little piece of Himself. All of His power, strength, comfort, creativity, help, and direction are available to us at all times. In John 16:7, Jesus told the disciples that it was actually better for Him to go away because then the Holy Spirit would come.

Jan 12, 2025 · Of course, we can learn from other people, but we dare not try to copy them at the cost of losing our own individuality. Appreciate the advice and example of others, but in your quiet time with God, ask Him for His guidance and follow the promptings He gives you. Prayer of the Day: Lord, today I ask that You help me follow Your lead. Help me ...

Jan 21, 2025 · God is reminding me today to look for the good in everyone I meet. I have no difficulty locating what is wrong with people, and in fact, I sometimes seem to be an expert at it! I don’t like being that way and am thankful that in Christ, I can choose another way of living. If you struggle with this, then you can too.

Our time with God is where everything begins, and we need to do whatever it takes to protect it, even if that means not being involved in quite as many groups or activities. But as we do, the rewards are so great—God promises that when we seek Him, we will find Him (Jeremiah 29:13)!