Elizabeth George's Blog

You know what it’s like when a friend commiserates with you when you are upset? They often assure you that the emotional reaction you described is “normal.” They often tell you that “anyone would have felt that way.” Whether our injury is emo­tional or physical, it’s “normal” to move into retaliation mode. Normal thinks, “You hurt me, so I’m gonna hurt you.” This kind of response is the natural, normal pattern of the world. It’s no secret that forgiveness is not the normal response.

But Jesus shows us a new normal. In fact, He calls us to give the oppo­site response when we’ve been wronged. We’re to reflect Jesus and give the supernatural response. Returning evil for evil is not how Jesus responded to the abuses heaped upon Him. He responded in the exact opposite way! He said, “if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you” (Mark 11:25). With these words, Jesus Himself lets us know what He desires from us.

Jesus is asking you and me to forgive as He did—to reflect Him. He wants us to respond to a higher standard, a divine standard. Like the saying goes, “To err is human, but to forgive, divine.” This means that if the person who hurts you or devastates your life never repents, or never acknowledges the pain caused to you, or never asks you for forgiveness, or never even apologizes, you are still willing to extend forgiveness. Forgiving that person will free you of a heavy burden of bitterness. Forgiveness is not about them. It’s not about those who hurt you. It’s about you and your connection with God.

A pure heart filled with God’s security and love will enable you to forgive someone who’s wronged you. Forgiveness must come from the inside and work its way out into a physical response. Jesus knows your heart and He also knows that at times it’s difficult in your heart to forgive those who have hurt you. So, as an act of your will, try responding with a new normal:

“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either. Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back. And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise“ (Luke 6:27-31).

How is this done? First, mentally refusing to constantly rehash or dwell on a hurt will demonstrate a new normal. A next step would be to extend kindness and goodness. You can send a note. You can give a helping hand. You can smile at that person. Many times you’ll discover that your first move will melt their coldness toward you. But regardless, you will have activated—or defrosted!—any coldness in your heart. You will be moving forward in forgiving a person who’s wronged you. You’ll find your heart melting so you can freely forgive another just as God in Christ has forgiven you (Ephesians 4:32).

RESPOND:

Lord, please begin the act of melting my heart so that I may forgive others. Thank You for Your forgiveness. Amen.

RENEWING RESOURCES:

This Bible study on the book of Judges, Cultivating A Life Of Character, makes a great resource for women’s small groups, Sunday School, and personal reflection.

REFLECT:

How am I holding on to bitterness towards those who wronged me?

REMEMBER:

Forgiveness must come from the inside out.

 

I’ve heard it said that you can tell the spiritual maturity of a man by looking at his bank account or his credit card statements. Well, how do yours look? What do they reveal about you and your spiritual maturity? What would another person see if they were allowed a peek at your accounts? Would they see money given to missionaries, to your church, or to charities? Would they see expenses from the necessities of life, the needs of your family, and your children’s education? Or, would they be staring at a long list of purchases for excesses, frivolities, fun? To prevent money from controlling your life more than it should, try these six things that can make a big difference:

Give to God first. In the Old Testament, God’s people were commanded to offer the first portion of their crops to God as a tribute to His abundant provision. In the New Testament, too, we are to give according to how we “prosper” (1 Corinthians 16:2). But the principle of “giving off the top”—the firstfruits—is a good way you can acknowledge your trust in God’s provision for you and your family, not only today but also for the future. Give to God first. Then trust that “God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work” (2 Corinthians 9:8).

Have a budget. Most financial experts say the starting point for money management is having a budget. Without a budget, you will probably buy things that are not essential. A plan for saving and spending gives the two of you boundaries and defines what’s important. There are budgeting apps available that can make this an easy step. But the real key to a budget is making it together with your spouse and being in agreement as to what’s in and what’s not in your budget. Then you can hold each other accountable and celebrate and enjoy the benefits that having and sticking to a budget brings your way.

Pray over major purchases. Since the money you are to manage is really God’s money, shouldn’t He be consulted as to how you spend it? Hopefully you have already committed your budget to the Lord, praying about what should be included in your monetary plan. Therefore, if something is in the budget, you don’t necessarily need to pray about it again. So praying over major purchases has to do with non-budgeted purchases. You may want to pray for answers to questions like, “How will this purchase impact our budget? Can the purchase of a newer car be delayed by fixing the ‘clunker’ just one more time?” These are the kinds of prayers and questions that are necessary when making decisions about major purchases.

Get organized. Finances are complicated, even with the simplest of incomes. You can use a filing system to keep track of important documents and financial statements. One idea is an accordion file folder with slots for each month of the year. Then drop your bills into the month they are due. As the bills are paid, drop in the receipts. At the end of the year you have everything handy in one place that you need for tax purposes.

Declare a day of fasting from spending money. In Bible times, fasting usually applied to food and was a religious exercise. Because those who fasted were not eating, their interests were diverted from the physical realm to the spiritual life. Similarly, when you implement a money-fast, you allow your interests to be turned from the “stuff” of life to the “Staff of Life.” And, as an added benefit, you come one day closer to staying within your budget. Now, that’s a praise! So take calendar in hand, pick a day, and proclaim it a day of fasting.

Make a list of ways to cut expenses. You might realize that your finances are a reflection of your spiritual condition. Isn’t self-control a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:23)? And aren’t you a steward of God’s money? Whether you have enough money or not, then cutting expenses will do you good. If you don’t have enough money, trimming your costs will give you back some of what you need. To get started, take your new budget in hand and together see what you and your wife can lop off and live without. If you have a sufficiency of money, cutting expenses to give more to God will help you and your wife to “set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth” (Colossians 3:2).

RESPOND:

Lord, help me to take charge of my finances, with Your guidance. Amen.

RENEWING RESOURCES:

In Small Changes for a Better Life: Daily Steps to Living Gods Plan for You, Elizabeth George shares dozens of practical tips for every area of life.

REFLECT:

How is money controlling my life in an unhealthy way?

REMEMBER:

Strive to create order in your finances to better reflect your goals of being a believer after God’s own heart.

 

Contentment is almost an extinct virtue, yet it is one of the greatest blessings in the world. The Word of God calls us to be content. In fact, Paul shares with us in 1 Timothy 6 that godliness with contentment is great gain and that food and clothing are all we need to be content. We can believe him, as he was a man who knew how to be content in all circumstances. Paul writes, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need” (Philippians 4:11-12).

God promised us that He will provide all of our needs. Often, though, our issues with contentment are not over food, clothing, and basic supplies. We are human, and we have wants that are not always met. And though sometimes He will, we cannot expect God to provide all material things that we’ve ever wanted. It is better to be content and receive an unexpected blessing than to live disappointed and unsatisfied lives.

If Paul had to “learn” how to be content, then we can, too. Do you ever have thoughts like, “If I just had a little more money I’d be fine” or “If I could just get that better paying job my life would be okay.” These things aren’t true. We can be content right now, in our present state, if we trust in the Lord.

You are God’s child; you already possess all the treasures of heaven. You have the hope of eternal life! No amount of turmoil or tragedy will erase that. Look at God and see who He is. Look up His names: Provider, Almighty, Healer, All Seeing, All Knowing: God is our everything. Seek Him.

When we approach our lives from the perspective of already having what we need, from contentment, everything changes. We can trust Him fully and when we do that, the natural fruit of that trust is contentment.

RESPOND:

Lord, help me to live my life with contentment and by focusing on what I already have in You. Thank You for Your blessings. Amen.

RENEWING RESOURCES:

In Life Management for Busy Women: Living Out God's Plan with Passion and Purpose, Elizabeth George shares life-changing principles for busy women.

REFLECT:

How am I feeding discontent in my life?

REMEMBER:

We can trust God fully to provide what we really need.

There is so much devastating news coming through the media every day now. How can we find peace in such turmoil?

How We Can Obtain This Peace

True spiritual peace comes with knowing that our heav­enly Father is continually with us—and indeed He is! God is omnipresent and therefore fully aware of every detail of our life at every moment and in every place. He knows our needs at all times and in every situation. As Psalm 139:7-12 teaches, we can never be anyplace, from the heights of heaven to the depths of the sea, where God is not present with us and available to us. The key to our peace is not the absence of conflict, but it is the presence of God no matter what the conflict.

Peace also comes with acknowledging that God will supply our every need as well as acknowledging His con­stant presence. The scriptures are filled with His promises that He is sufficient to face the circumstances challenge our peace.

Philippians 4:19 tells us, “God [will] supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

God is In the Storm

Can you imagine having perfect peace when the sirens are signaling a storm or when you’re waiting to get a loved one's report from the doctor? That, my friend, is the kind of peace God makes available to you and me for the storms of life. Many people think of peace as the absence of problems, as the feeling that is experienced when all is well. But the peace of the Lord is not related to circumstances at all. In fact, God’s peace comes to us and endures…regardless of life’s circumstances.

Remember these truths about the peace of our Lord:

Our peace has nothing to do with daily challenges or crises, and everything to do with knowing that our times are in God’s hands.Our peace has nothing to do with the conditions of our life, and everything to do with knowing that God is all-sufficient.Our peace is an inward repose and serenity of soul that indicates a heart at rest — regardless of our cir­cumstances—as we place complete confidence in God minute by minute.

Take time to thank God today for His presence with us in all of life’s trials.

RESPOND:

Thank You, Lord, for Your constant presence during life’s storms and trials. Thank You for Your peace. Amen.

RENEWING RESOURCES:

In Relying on the Power of the Spirit: Acts by Elizabeth George, you can read about living in the Holy Spirit’s power.

REFLECT:

How can you change your focus from your trials and onto God’s presence? Take time to write down the ways you see God working in your life during difficult times.

REMEMBER:

God is always with us.

Do you have a favorite place that ministers peace to your soul? Years ago, Jim and I had a place we loved to retreat, a pleasant 45-minute drive from our home. What drew us there? Well, there was an expanse of the Pacific Ocean and its never-ceasing surf. We loved to walk along its sandy shore.

After walking on the beach, there was charming sidewalk café beside a large pool that’s fed by a soothing waterfall where we would share a snack. There was also a cascading fountain in the center veranda where we enjoy our sandwich and coffee.

Still Waters

One day while I was thinking about our place, it struck me that water is the common denominator in all we love there. It calms us, inspires us, and moves us to focus on God’s larger plans for us.

As we look at God’s Word and His many provisions for us as His dear sheep, we discover an image of water in Psalm 23:2, “He leads [us] beside the still waters.”

He—the Shepherd—knows all about our need for peace and provides it. He made us, He planned our path, He knows our every challenge, and He provides the peace we need for fulfilling His will for our lives.

Leads—Our Shepherd leads us to the places where peace is plentiful, and He makes sure we attain it.

Still waters—He leads us beside still, restful waters of comfort.

Like the peace that comes from these still waters, you and I enjoy our hidden life with God, the private life we nurture in Him. Unseen by others, you and I are filled by God’s Spirit as we dwell in His presence and drink from His Word. In that holy mist He replenishes our dry souls until we are filled with His goodness.

Steady Stress

We know that we become dry on a steady diet of stress. We quickly become depleted and weary. We stagger, we stumble, we crumble, all because we need time beside still waters. Today, let’s follow God’s lead there. Find a quiet spot, alone, for 5-10 minutes and pray to God, asking Him for His peace. As you move your focus off of the hectic busyness and demands of life, and onto our Good Shepherd, you’ll find you are resting in His presence and peace.

RESPOND:

Dear Lord, Thank You for offering me Your peace. Help me to receive it. Thank You. Amen.

RENEWING RESOURCES:

In Putting On a Gentle and Quiet Spirit: 1 Peter, Elizabeth George takes readers through a thought-provoking study of Peter's teachings on handling trials and persecutions.

REFLECT:

What place can I visit that reminds me of God’s peace?

REMEMBER:

Seek to enjoy your hidden life with God.

My girls are 13 months apart, which means that during their early years, I often felt like I had twins. I had to really be on my toes-there was little-or-no catching of mistakes I made on the older child so that they wouldn’t be repeated with the younger one. What I was—or wasn’t—doing to love and raise my children was being done to both of them at the same time.

I quickly realized the importance of getting God’s Word into my heart each day. I tasted the power­ful effect it had, both on my parenting and on the atmosphere in our home. The same can be true for you. When I didn’t take the time to nurture my heart in the Word, I found myself -

Running on empty. When we spiritually run on empty, our hearts become hol­low and numb. Without spiritual refueling, our parenting is empty, too. Life becomes dull and devoid of spiritual energy, purpose, motivation, and accomplishment for both parent and child.

Heartless. If we are heartless, our parenting becomes heartless and rote. We put ourselves and our child-raising on autopilot.

Worldly. We become preoccupied with the things of this world and enamored by earthly pursuits and rewards, and this affects our parenting. Instead of following God’s ways, we’ll be walking and parenting in the ways of the world, allowing the things of this world will creep into our homes and into our children’s hearts.

These are all serious concerns, all brought about through missing out on the daily goodness of God’s Word. The solution? Pick up the Bible and read it. God will touch and transform our hearts through His Word.

Spend time each day reading the Bible. Share its life-giving truth with your children. It requires the sacrifice of time and energy, but the years you have with your children fly by so quickly. Psalm 119:11 says, “Your word I have hidden in my heart.”

What will happen if our hearts are dedicated to God and His Word, and filled with love for the Lord? By God’s grace, we will be godly mothers. And then we can successfully teach God’s Word to our children.

Your time in God’s Word is time God will use to make you a mom after His own heart. It is time well invested.

RESPOND

Lord, Your Word is my source of strength and refreshment each day. Deepen my understanding of Your love and Your will so that I become a mother who invests in her faith and family with everything she has and is.

RENEWING RESOURCES

In ”50 Most Important Teachings of the Bible”, bestselling author Jim George highlights key teachings every believer should know.

REFLECT

Make daily time in God’s Word a habit. How can I display a love of God’s Word to my children?

REMEMBER

If our hearts are dedicated to God and His Word, and filled with love for the Lord, by God’s grace, we will be godly mothers.

How Easy is to Memorize Scripture?

Most of us have no problem memorizing the lyrics to our favorite songs. Sometimes we know them so well, or they're so deeply ingrained in our minds, that they get stuck in our heads. The moment certain songs come on you'll see people rocking in the car or singing along.

The words are stored in their minds and coming out of their mouths. Well, that’s how easy and natural memorizing God’s Word can be, if you choose to make it a part of your life.

Remember the verse that says, "Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks (Luke 6:45)!"

Hide Scriptures on Faith in Your Heart

The Bible tells believers to “hide” God’s Word in their hearts. Why? So they won’t sin against Him (Psalm 119:11). When you have the Bible in your heart, and meditate on God's Word day and night, it serves as a safeguard against sin, and against suffering the painful and shameful consequences that go along with making wrong choices.

Benefits of Memorizing Bible Verses

There are many benefits to memorizing Scripture, but here are our favorites:

It increases your knowledge of God: of who He is, what He's promised, and who we are in Christ (2 Peter 3:18).It equips you to rightly handle the complications and hardships of life (Proverbs 3:5-6).It supplies us with the wisdom to make the best possible choices (Psalm 119:97-100).It helps us to think about the things that are excellent and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8).Our daily downtime counts for eternity and will endure forever (Ephesians 5:16, 1 Peter 1:25).

A Biblical Example of Memorizing Scripture

Mary, the young teen who became the mother of Jesus, was passionate about memorizing portions of the Bible. How do we know this? Because Mary was a girl who treasured and pondered God’s Word in her heart. When she opened her mouth to praise God for the blessing of the Savior, out came Bible verses — she cited at least 15 passages from the Old Testament (Luke 1:46-55). These were verses and truths Mary had memorized and learned by heart. They became her language. When she opened her mouth, her lips leaked God’s Word. And it was His Word in her heart that helped her live out God’s plan for her to become Jesus’ mother.

A Special Assignment for You

What is your favorite verse in the Bible? Write it out and begin to memorize it. Make it your own! And if you can’t think of a verse, use one of the two below to get you started:

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).

“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:6).

RESPOND:

Thank You, Lord, for the gift of Your Word. Help me to memorize it and hide it is my heart today. Amen.

RENEWING RESOURCES:

In “One Minute Insights for Men,” Jim George shares a selection of devotions designed to help men discover rich spiritual wisdom.

REFLECT:

Make a list of verses from the Bible that you want to memorize. Take five minutes to get started on the first verse today.

REMEMBER:

Memorizing God’s Word can be easy and natural once you set your mind to it.

 

Romans 5:5 tells us, “And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”

If we allow Him to, the Lord will use everyday things to speak His words of wisdom to our hearts. Once while I was cooking my favorite soup, He gave me a wonderful illustration to ponder. You see, the world is suffering through many illnesses lately: COVID, cancer, stomach viruses, allergies, colds, flu, and more. When illnesses like these surround us, it is more than enough reason to cook a big pot of life-giving chicken soup. Chicken soup is full of flavorful, healing components, but only if it is the real thing. It needs to be made from the whole chicken with lots of fresh vegetables and herbs.

However, when you have a sore throat it is hard to eat anything. Sipping smooth, warm soup broth is nourishing but please, no chicken and veggies because they will irritate an already swollen throat.

Once the broth is done cooking, you must pour the soup through a strainer so all of the vegetables and chunky pieces of the chicken are held back. Only the shimmery liquid passes through. With it goes all of the vitamins, minerals, and probiotics: the healing components.

The Voice of God

Sometimes lives can be sore and irritated. Sometimes things won’t go the way we plan or purpose. Kids will get sick and plans will be delayed. Obstacles will come and we must choose how we will react. We can either chew on those seemingly appealing bits of chicken and carrots (emotions, flesh, peer pressure, and judgment) that cause further irritation or we can sip on what brings life.

Of course there are times when we might want to whine or complain, but after hearing what God whispered to me I decided to rest in His peace instead. We need to turn to the nourishment that comes from the hearing the voice of God.

The Filter of the Hold Spirit

What God whispered to my spirit while straining that soup is this: Every decision we make goes through a filter. We call that filter the Holy Spirit.

Jesus says, “But the water I give them takes away thirst altogether. It becomes a perpetual spring within them, giving them eternal life.” John 4:14

Hearing from God through Scriptures

“If you believe in me, come and drink! For the Scriptures declare that rivers of living water will flow out from within.” John 7:38

When you use the Scriptures as a filter for all of your decisions, you receive life. Just like when a mother makes life-giving soup for her sweet babes, our Father in heaven offers us life-giving water that nourishes and quenches. We have the gift of the Word of God—thanks be to God!

RESPOND:

Dear Lord, please help me to walk forward in Your Holy Spirit and dedicated to the Word of God—Your voice. Please speak to my heart and remind me to filter all things through your Holy Spirit. Amen.

RENEWING RESOURCES:

Creating a Beautiful Life by Elizabeth George—Each new day presents opportunities to grow your faith, manage your work and goals, and make good use of the time God gives you. This book for busy women will help you create a more beautiful and productive life.

REFLECT:

What am I listening to besides the Holy Spirit?

REMEMBER:

We have the gift of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.

Our behavior is heart driven. There­fore, correction, discipline and training, every aspect of parenting, must be addressed to the heart. The fundamental task of parenting is shepherding the hearts of your children.

Our children are blessings given to us by God and their hearts are your stewardship from God. He expects you to do your part in raising them to know and love Him. The good news is He has given you all you need in Him to accomplish his purposes. The heart is the best place to start!

The prophet Samuel spoke for God when he rebuked Saul for failing to obey God’s specific instructions (1 Samuel 13). Over and over again as reported in 1 Samuel, Saul overstepped the bounds God set for him. On several occasions he specifically disobeyed God. Although he was very careful to offer prescribed sacrifices to Him, Saul failed to offer God the ultimate sacrifice—obedience from a heart wholly devoted to Him (1 Samuel 15:22).

Finally, after one extremely serious act of disobedience, God sent Samuel to Saul with a twofold message: “Your kingdom shall not continue” and “The Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14).

God was communicating something along this order—”Saul, you’re through as king. I’ve put up with your rebellious, unresponsive heart long enough, and now I’ve found just the right man to serve Me. This man who will take your place is a man with a responsive heart, a man with a heart of obedience, a man who will follow all My commands, fulfill all My desires, and do all My will.”

This is where we witness two very different kinds of hearts—the heart of David and the heart of Saul.

David served God while Saul served himself and did things his way.David was concerned with following God’s will, but Saul cared solely for his own will.David’s heart was centered on God, and Saul’s was centered on Saul.Even though David didn’t always obey God, he had what mattered over the long haul—a heart after God. In sharp contrast, Saul’s devotion to God was impulsive and sporadic.

David was a man’s man, well-known for his physical prowess and might as a warrior. Still, he was humbly dependent upon God, trusting in Him and repeatedly acknowledging, “The Lord is the strength of my life” (Psalm 27:1). Saul, on the other hand, was proud. He relied on his own skill, his own wisdom and judgment, and his arm of flesh.

God gave both of these kings opportunities to lead Israel, but in the end they walked down different paths—Saul away from God and David toward Him.

The heart God delights in is compliant, cooperative, and responsive to Him and His commands. When you train your children, be sure to look to their heart for insight into the behavior. Pray and ask God to reveal their hearts to you so that you can parent them better. And don’t forget that being a good role model is Godly parenting at its finest.

RESPOND:

Lord, help me to shepherd my child’s heart, and parent out of love rather than fear. Amen.

RENEWING RESOURCES:

Delight in God and discover how to experience a richer, more exciting spiritual walk as you embrace God's design for true beauty in your life.

REFLECT:

Is my own heart responsive to the Lord?

REMEMBER:

When you train your children, be sure to look to their heart for insight into the behavior.

Hannah appears in the Bible during the last days of the judges of Israel when “there was no king in Israel and everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (Judges 21:25). Even though Elkanah, Hannah’s husband, was a godly man, he followed the common practice of polygamy. Unfortunately, Hannah was barren. This was the ultimate curse for a married woman then.

Hannah had been married to Elkanah for a number of years and had not borne him any children, while Peninnah, Elkanah’s other wife, had children constantly and yet harassed Hannah for her barrenness. Hannah was childless but she wasn’t without prayer. Before God, she wept, prayed, and vowed that if God gave her a son, she would give him back to the Lord. Eli, the priest, assured Hannah that her prayer had been heard. With great joy, Hannah returned home with a renewed trust in God.

Before the next year’s trip to the house of the Lord, Hannah gave birth to a son. When the child was weaned, Hannah brought little Samuel, her only child, to the priest Eli and left him there. Standing with her son before Eli, Hannah uttered a song of thanksgiving. While her earlier prayer came from bitterness, this prayer of praise came from joy and gratitude to God. The contents of her prayer form the basis of the “Magnificat” offered up by Mary, the mother of Jesus, to the same covenant-keeping God (Luke 1:46-55).

More than anything, Hannah wanted a son, and when God gave her one, she fulfilled her vow to give Samuel back to the Lord. Her sacrifice was rewarded by God with the births of five more children. Samuel grew up to reflect his mother’s godliness and became a man of prayer and intercession for God’s people all his days.

What has Hannah taught us?

Pray about life’s sorrows. Hannah’s suffering compelled her to turn to God in prayer. Problems do that for us too. Praying passes your burdens from your shoulders onto the strong shoulders of the Lord. Cast “all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7).Follow through on your promises. Hannah could have made many excuses for not giving up her only child. But Hannah followed through on her promise to God to dedicate Samuel to God’s service. Make good on your promises, whether they are made to God or to anyone else.

Hannah perfectly illustrates how unpleasant circumstances can produce a beautiful outcome.

RESPOND:

Lord, thank You for Hannah’s example of a mother after God’s own heart. I want to be a mom like Hannah— a mom who prays, instructs, and dedicates my children to You for Your purposes. Amen.

RENEWING RESOURCES:

“Raising A Daughter After God’s Own Heart” provides an engaging and inspirational resource for every mom who wants to lead her daughter to a godly life by example, encouragement, study, and prayer.

REFLECT:

How have I lacked trust in God? Do I petition Him with needs or turn to worry instead?

REMEMBER:

Turn to God in prayer, and trust Him in life’s sorrows.