Scripture: “For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” Matthew 7:14   Observation: Choosing to take the path to salvation isn’t a road many get to travel. Continuing to walk that road in faith, letting the Lord be your guide, isn’t easy…

Scripture: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33   Observation: Your life is made up of your everyday choices. Every day, you choose either to be courageous or to be a…

Scripture: “Don’t be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God and the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6   Observation: Gratitude can be the ultimate stress reliever. When we shift from worrying and…

Scripture: “We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.” 2 Corinthians 10:5-6   Observation: God has a beautiful, full life planned for you. The enemy would love nothing more than to…

Scripture: “Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!” Matthew 6:8   Observation: People who don’t know God hold onto their worries. The more we learn about God, the more we learn to trust Him and depend on Him for all of our needs.   Application:…

Scripture: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7   Observation: The world is filled with scary noises. A lot of the scary things we hear are inside our own heads. “What if’s” fill us with worry and can make us feel…

Scripture: ‘“Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.” Genesis 32:28 ‘As she breathed her last—for she was dying—she named her son Ben-Oni. But his father named him Benjamin.’ Genesis 35:18   Observation: How much have you allowed your life’s shame to…

Scripture: ‘And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.’ Luke 2:40   Observation: Are you a life-long learner? In what ways do you continue to grow intellectually, spiritually, and relationally?    Application: Be intentional this week about seeking out relationships and resources that…

Scripture: ‘Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with…

Scripture: ‘Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.’ 1 Thessalonians 5:11   Observation: Of course, you can! Would the people in your life say that they hear these types of encouraging words from you or do you speak more words of discouragement?   Application: We have…