The Bible teaches us that God’s answer to self-criticism lies in nurturing a learner’s heart.
God doesn’t want any of us to go through storms alone.
Building or rebuilding our emotional lives will allow us to grow our character as we walk with God and develop our strength from the inside out.
God notices what we go through, even if no one else does, and he wants to do something about our pain.
The parables of Jesus show that he understands you, can help you understand yourself, and help you understand God.
We all experience feeling stuck at times, whether it be in hardships, relationship conflicts, failures that follow us wherever we go, or guilt that feels too big for us to carry on our own.
In this week's Mini Quiet Time, we'll look at a story where Jesus had to choose to be vulnerable and what came as a result of his decision.
In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus makes it clear that a relationship with him is about understanding.
What is influencing you the most during this pandemic? Has it been the news, discouragement, your emotions, or God, the Bible, and spiritual friends?
By digging down deep, we start the process toward having a faith in God that is not easily shaken. However, depth takes work. It is not a personality trait or a natural talent, but rather a skill that must be worked at and developed over time.
Journaling is a great way to help us navigate the emotions we feel, but we have to make sure to use this incredible tool spiritually.
Our insecurities often come from a place of feeling misunderstood. There are things we experience that no one but God can understand.