Filled with God
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.—Romans 12:11–12 (NIV)
Faith
Here and Now
I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.—Psalm 40:1 (NIV)
Clothed and Complete
So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.—Galatians 3:26–27 (NIV)
Bloom for God
Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any.”—Luke 13:6 (NIV)
The Miracle of His Love
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.—1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)
Perfect Weakness
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.—2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
Elizabeth Sherrill: Remembering a Guideposts Legend
By Rick Hamlin5 min read
The brilliant storyteller and editor helped create the Guideposts voice we know and love today.
God Is Still in Control
The Lord our God be with us, as he was with our fathers. May he not leave us or forsake us.—1 Kings 8:57 (ESV)
Empty Yourself for God
Rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.—Philippians 2:7 (NIV)
His Joy, Your Heart
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”—Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV)
Shine for God
For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.—Psalm 36:9 (NIV)
Worry-Free Todays
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.—Mathew 6:34 (NIV)
