Search results for: Narjala

While we anxiously linger in life’s waiting rooms, we tend to think to ourselves, “This is not what I signed up for.” Our dreams seem to be stuck in a hopeless rut. We long for breakthroughs. In this Bible Plan, we’ll ask: “What is the purpose of our waiting?” We’ll walk in the prophet Elijah’s shoes to discover what God can do in us and through us while we wait.

We’ve all been there. The closed door. The broken relationship. The rejection. The loss. None of us are immune to disappointment. But we don’t have to dwell in it. In this Bible Plan we’ll look at truths from Scripture that will help us deal with disappointment and walk in the fullness of life that Jesus promises.

What if…? That’s just one of the questions we ask ourselves as we face unknown tomorrows. Uncertainty about the future can cause us to live with anxiety. But what if we could pray our way through the questions? Instead of giving traction to fear, what if we learned to trust our faithful God?

Esther’s legacy is of a strong woman who risked her life to save her people. While that is undoubtedly true, there’s so much more to the story. Esther is a book where we, as readers, are invited to look behind the scenes. While Queen Esther is at the foreground of the drama, this Bible plan focuses on what may not be explicitly mentioned in the book.

There’s no getting around the fact that we live in an always-spinning world. We yearn for quietness in our souls – but, often, that deep rest seems out of our reach. Or is it? In the next few days, let’s spend a few minutes peeking into the home of Mary and Martha in Bethany. Two sisters who loved God – but demonstrated that love in completely different ways. From the little incident in Luke where Jesus visits the two sisters, as well as other Scripture portions, let’s learn to truly find rest in Him alone. 

When we give our lives to Jesus as Savior and Lord, a passion within us is sparked to love Him with all our hearts. Yet, over time, we tend to grow lukewarm in our walk with God. A dryness sets in. Through this 6-day devotional, may we grow in our love for God, recognizing and responding to the truth that He first loved us.

God doesn't dismiss your fears. Instead, He gently shows you how to deal with them. In this Bible plan, learn how to hand over your anxieties to God in ways He has laid out in Scripture. May you experience the peace that will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

“Live out your purpose.” We often hear statements like that, but we’re plagued by doubt and insecurity. We’re fearful of stepping into our calling because we’re hemmed in by the “what if’s?” of life. We find ourselves trapped by feelings of inadequacy. In this Bible Plan, we’ll look at truths from Scripture to silence self-doubt and walk in the sufficiency that comes from God.

The Parable of the Loaned Money - the story of the master distributing talents to his three servants - is perhaps familiar to many of us. But is the narrative really about the servants’ performance? In this Bible Plan, we’ll see that when God gives us talents and resources, He doesn’t look for results or for a return on investment - but for a deeper relationship with His children.

‘Journeying With Jesus’ is a Bible plan to help us walk with Jesus through the last two chapters of Matthew. We stop to focus on Jesus' last days on this earth and what that means to us. How does that change who I am and Whose I am today? We will take time to dwell on Scripture and “bring it home” with questions that make us consider where we are on the journey of knowing Jesus.   

As the Christmas season begins, we usually find ourselves more stretched for time than the rest of the year. We get caught up in the frenzy – and forget to focus on what’s truly important. This devotional will help you clear the clutter so you can make more room for Christ this Christmas.

When a crisis hits, it can shake our faith and make us question our beliefs. Do we trust God through the trials He allows? Or do we rely on the props we’ve created for ourselves? With the incident of Jesus calming the storm as the backdrop, this plan urges us to cry out to God in a crisis because we can trust His character.

What does honoring parents look like when we’re adults? Is it even possible in our fragmented world? How does God expect us to honor our parents when, sometimes, distance seems a wiser option? We’ll look at Scripture, with a focus on the Ruth and Naomi story, to discover how we can follow God’s command – even when it’s impossible in our own strength.

Women, particularly moms, are increasingly being told that we are “enough.” Best-selling books, popular blogs and even sermons constantly repeat the “You are enough” mantra. But does that phrase help grow our dependence on God? Is it even true? This Bible Plan counters that we are not enough, and challenges us to lean on the One who always is.

Anxiety is real and can be debilitating. We often feel trapped in it. But Scripture reminds us of truths that pull us out of the pit of anxiety. How do we take off our backpack of burdens and hand it over to God? This 6-day Bible plan will help us find our way out of anxiety so we can experience God's peace.