Be Patient

Psalm 40:1, NKJV

I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry.

Waiting on the Lord isn't always easy, especially when we've been waiting a long time for answers. However, we can be certain that he will respond. While we wait, we must remain steadfast in prayer. Our prayers should be filled with thanksgiving, knowing that God will answer when the time is right.

Like a good Father, God is aware of our needs and will provide for us. In the waiting, He teaches us patience in every situation, regardless of the circumstance. With the help of the Holy Spirit we can endure during our waiting season in faith.

When we wait on the Lord and resist the urge to execute plan B, we are choosing to trust His timing and response. Don't go weary in waiting— He is already working things out for your good and his glory. As you wait, remember you are growing in patience and deepening your trust in the Lord.

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Seventy-seven Times

Matthew 18:21-22

"Then Peter came up and said to him, ‘Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.’"

Peter asked a question that we all wrestle with at some point: How often must we forgive someone who repeatedly wrongs us? Jesus’ response made it clear—there is no limit to forgiveness. This can be difficult to grasp, especially when we are hurt by the same person over and over again.

Jesus demonstrated the depth of forgiveness when, from the cross, He prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” If Christ is willing to forgive us when we seek His mercy, we too must walk in that same grace. We cannot truly imitate Christ without practicing forgiveness.

Forgiveness is not only for those who have wronged us—it is also a reminder that we, too, fall short of God's glory and are in constant need of His forgiveness. It is a powerful gift we have received and are now called to extend to others. When forgiveness feels difficult, ask the Holy Spirit to help you.

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Only Jesus satisfies

Psalm 107:9

"For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness."

Imagine a table overflowing with your favorite foods-the most delicious dishes you could ever desire, all laid out before you. The mere thought of indulging in such a feast is enough to stir excitement. You take a bite after bite, savoring every flavor, yet before long, the satisfaction fades, and hunger returns.

This is the nature of worldly fulfillment- it is temporary, fleeting, and never truly enough. We chase after things we think will satisfy us-success, relationships, material possessions, but in the end, they leave us longing for more.

Here's the good news, we can be filled and never hunger again. It's in God alone where we can find true fulfillment. He is the only one who can nourish our souls, quenching the deepest thirst and satisfying the longings that nothing or no one can fill.

Remember, true fulfillment doesn’t come from what we consume, achieve, or acquire. It only comes from the goodness that God pours out over our lives.

When we seek Him, we find a goodness that doesn’t fade, a satisfaction that doesn’t disappear, and a peace that surpasses all understanding.

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