Posts with the tag “trusting”

Praying in Every Circumstance
by Delman Coates on November 26th, 2023
"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." - Romans 12:12   Life is a journey filled with an ever-shifting landscape of circumstances. Some days, the sun shines brightly, and joy fills our hearts. On other days, clouds of uncertainty or grief loom overhead, casting shadows on our path. In the midst of this unpredictable journey, the consistent thread that should run throu...  Read More
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Resting in God's Embrace
by Delman Coates on September 12th, 2023
"Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God." - Exodus 20:8-10   Yesterday we discussed the story of a child who desperately wanted to prevent a balloon from slipping out of his hands. The child, wrapped in a cocoon of anxiety, reflects the struggle many people face, battling between grasping tig...  Read More
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Embracing Freedom: Letting God Author Our Lives
by Delman Coates on August 27th, 2023
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” - 2 Corinthians 5:17  When we truly break free from sin, give it up, and let God be the author and conductor of our lives, a world of possibilities opens up before us. This freedom in Christ is not merely about the absence of sin, but it’s about stepping into a life of purpose, fulfillment, and abund...  Read More
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Is God Your Ultimate Priority?
by Delman Coates on August 10th, 2023
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” - Deuteronomy 6:5  In our journey of faith, God often tests us to see if He is our ultimate priority. These tests are not meant to trip us up or set us up for failure. Instead, they are designed to reveal the true condition of our hearts and to draw us closer to Him.  God’s tests often come in th...  Read More
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Hidden Protection
by Delman Coates on July 29th, 2023
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.” - Psalm 91:11-12  In our daily lives, we may not always be aware of the many ways God protects and cares for us. His protection often comes in unseen forms, shielding us from dangers and guiding us through difficult situations. ...  Read More
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Trusting in His Sovereignty
by Delman Coates on July 27th, 2023
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” - Exodus 14:14 In the midst of life’s challenges and uncertainties, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and defeated. However, as believers, we must remember that our story isn’t over until God says it’s over. By trusting in His sovereignty and perfect timing, we can find hope and strength even in the most difficult circumstances. Exodus 14:...  Read More
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HERE and NOW
by Delman Coates on February 12th, 2023
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” - Hebrews 11:1  Are you a believer and follower of Christ? Is there a time when you gave your life to Christ? If so, and you consider yourself a Christian, I want to ask you a question. Why is it that you have trusted your eternal destination, where you will spend all of eternity after you die, in the hands of God...  Read More
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Patiently Waiting
by Ministry Support on December 10th, 2022
“Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen.” - James 5:7If you have spent time studying the Bible, God’s Word, you have probably heard about WAITING, whether as a command from God Himself or in a story from a biblical character. The...  Read More
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God’s Power
by Ministry Support on December 5th, 2022
“Jesus looked at them intently and said, ‘Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.’” - Matthew 19:26Faith is trusting God for things that have not happened yet. But what is that faith based on? It is based on the POWER of God. What we are trusting is that God has the power and ability to change people or circumstances in ways that we have not yet seen.What makes it ...  Read More
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Just The Right Time
by Ministry Support on November 17th, 2022
“For God says, at just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you. Indeed, the ‘right time’ is now. Today is the day of salvation.” - 2 Corinthians 6:2  Did you know that it takes sweet cherry trees 7-10 years to start producing fruit when grown from a seed? It needs daily sun, 1,100 to 1,300 hours in temperatures under 45 degrees Fahrenheit to break dormancy, pollination, ...  Read More
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Time Is No Match For God
by Ministry Support on February 7th, 2021
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9)Part of being a follower of Christ is understanding that sometimes you have to hold on to what God has said, even when it contradicts what you see. The doctor may show you a tumor on the X-ray, but God has decreed your healing. Your bank account may be overdrawn, but the Lord s...  Read More
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Figuring Out Why
by Ministry Support on December 10th, 2020
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)  “Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” These popular words of prayer were penned by the American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr. The prayer has been popularized b...  Read More
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