Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. 4 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. In the Bible, Peter got distracted in a conversation with Jesus and fell into the trap of comparison. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. He operates on His timing and on the truth of His Word. “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Required fields are marked *. Don't worry about spam. He is faithful. I understood; I’ve been there. He is not out to hurt me, but to provide what is best. Sign up today for free daily devotions right in your inbox. #ocd #arrogance. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. Used by permission. Your email address will not be published. It doesn’t cost you a thing and helps support Devotable. “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Psalm 145:18 NIV. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. In the denial and in the waiting I lean on the One who does what is best for me and never leaves me. Hebrews 5:13 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Hebrews 5:13, NIV: "Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness." #having integrity Try it free for 30 days. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. I’ve had many answers to prayer, but I’ve had those that have been delayed, unanswered, or denied. An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the NIV Study Bible and the NKJV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition - is just a step away! 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. The first sentence is a good reminder: “God is at work in us, in our difficulties, and in situations.“ You encouraged me to listen more carefully to whatever God is saying. ~ Isaiah 41:10 NIV, For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. When an answer comes in a different way, or is delayed, and the wait seems interminable? Even if we are not experiencing sickness ourselves, we are impacted by the consequences of this disease and our daily lives have changed. He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” Romans 8:31-32 NIV. #self pity I can do all this through him who gives me strength. We can always find a scripture for our encouragement–wisdom, comfort, strength, even when situations don’t change. Others remain unanswered. Christ loves me: He loves me with unconditional and unfailing love—enough to die for me and care for me every minute of the day. In this concluding section, the author reminds the church to keep going as Christians. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 NIV. Some of my prayers have been answered “yes” or “no” Others remain unanswered. We will never spam you or give away your personal information. In this life we will have trials, but how do we find joy in the trials of life? Browse over 10,000 bible verses on your phone, and be reminded daily with notifications and the Today widget! ~ Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV, Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.