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20 hours ago

Suffering Redeemed

Look around and you’ll quickly identify suffering, grief, and injustice. Maybe you’ve experienced injustice yourself. Maybe you’ve gone through difficult seasons. Or maybe you’ve experienced deep and profound grief due to loss. 

Suffering rarely makes sense. We rarely have all of our questions answered within these sorts of seasons. And the hard truth is: most of our questions regarding suffering will go unanswered.

However, Romans 8:18 provides us with a perspective that can help us in seasons of suffering:

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

In this verse, Paul, the author of Romans, points us to the future. All throughout Scripture, God has been working within His people to bring redemption and make things new. 

We live in one reality, which includes suffering and grief. But one day, God will return and complete the work He has begun in Jesus. When God returns, Scripture says that all suffering will cease. There will be no more tears, pain, or sickness (Revelation 21:4). At that time, when we join God in heaven, we will be perfected and made whole.

Paul’s encouragement to us is this: persevere through your current season of suffering because what awaits you will be worth waiting for. When God returns and brings us into His presence, we will be perfect and made whole. At that time, we won’t think of the past suffering that we’ve endured. This is why Paul says that our present suffering cannot compare to what will be revealed in us in the future.

How often do you think about heaven? How often do you praise God for His continued work of redeeming us and making us new? Take some time to think about these things.

The more we consider the future and our union with God, the more this perspective will encourage us to endure difficult seasons of life.

God, I know I will face troubles in this world, but I also know You are in control. In all circumstances, help me to remember Your promises, and remind me of the beautiful eternity with You that I will have. Thank You for being with me during hardship. Today, please give me the courage and strength I need to stand firm in ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

Practical Ways to Prioritize God’s Word

In the midst of long seasons and challenging circumstances, God still invites us to come to Him. And one of the best ways to draw closer to God is by spending time in His Word. His words connect our hearts with His truth, and remind us of His faithfulness.

So here are five steps you can take right now—to help you pause, rest, and place your hope in God every day.

PREPARE YOUR HEART
You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. 
Psalm 119:114 NIV

Start your quiet time by reciting this Psalm, and then write out your concerns and worries. Visualize putting everything that’s competing for your attention into a box, and then giving that box to God. 

ASK GOD TO SPEAK TO YOU
Before you dive into Scripture, ask God to help you understand His Word, and show you how to apply Scripture correctly to your life. He promises to give us His wisdom when we ask for it.

UNPACK THE MESSAGE
When was the passage written? Who was the intended audience? What is the main theme? Are there any repetitive words and phrases (if so, why)? What does the passage show you about God and other people?

Read through the passage several times, each time answering a different question. Pay special attention to any phrases or ideas that continue to stand out to you.

SUMMARIZE THE SCRIPTURE
Spend several minutes asking God to show you the truths in His Word. Then write down 1-3 key takeaways from the passage. This will help you process the insights God shows you.

EXERCISE THE APPLICATION
Write out 2-3 ways you want to practically apply the Scriptures you’ve studied. Then, regularly check your progress. You can even turn your goals into Prayers in the Bible App, and set reminders to pray about them!

Once you’ve finished meditating on Scripture, spend a few minutes in silent reflection, and then throughout your day—reflect on all that you’ve processed.

God, I place my hope in You. Every word from You proves true. Your Word shows that You’ll never leave me, You’ll fight for me, and You’ll protect me. So when I’m afraid or overwhelmed, I will not lose heart. I will remember Your promises and run to You. You are my refuge and strength— ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

Seeking Justice Like Our Father

In Isaiah 1:17, God calls His people to “learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” These are not just suggestions—they are commands rooted in God’s own heart for justice.

Isaiah highlights three of the most vulnerable groups in his time: the oppressed, the fatherless, and the widow. Their suffering was not to be ignored—it was to be confronted. And the same is true today.

Who are the oppressed? They are those weighed down by injustice, those suffering under the burden of wrongdoing. Defending them is more than offering comfort—it means stepping up, challenging oppression at its source, and refusing to be passive in the face of evil.

Who are the fatherless? In God’s design, parents are protectors and champions for their children. But in a broken world, many children are left without defenders, vulnerable to harm. Taking up their cause means more than acknowledging their need—it means stepping in, seeing their struggles as our own, and becoming the hands and feet of Jesus on their behalf.

Who are the widows? In Isaiah’s time, a woman without a husband often had no security or provision. Even today, many face deep hardship after losing their spouse. Pleading their case isn’t just about sympathy—it’s about advocacy, ensuring they are not ignored, mistreated, or left without support.

The call to justice has always been central to God’s heart. Justice is not separate from faith—it is an expression of it. To follow Jesus is to care about what He cares about, to love those He loves, and to take action on behalf of those who cannot fight for themselves. This isn’t optional. It’s what it means to be a child of God.

When we seek justice, we reflect the heart of our Father, who is always near to the brokenhearted, always championing the cause of the vulnerable, and always working through His people to bring justice to the world.

God, thank You for loving justice. You don’t just acknowledge justice or prefer it, You seek it. You bring justice because You are just. Help me love justice as much as You do and never be afraid or stopped from seeking it. Amen ... See MoreSee Less