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A Prayer to Encourage Your Spouse When They’re Struggling with Their FaithBy Kelly Balarie "Love never fails." –1 Cor. 13:8 NIV Imagine walking beside a pool. Something grabs your attention. In the pool, a person is flailing their arms and struggling to gain air. Water splashes up and onto the sidewalk you walk on. You hear the loud gasps of air. Your hands get clammy. You know you have to act fast. Either you jump in and save them, or they'll drown. Either you throw a life preserver in, or it's over. You are the only hope for them living...Often, this is how we feel when a spouse is struggling with faith. We must act fast, or it will be all over for them. We must react quickly, or things will not be okay.  We need to give them the answer or they're going under. We should have the advice, the teaching, and the godly solution, or it won't end well...Our fear often makes us manhandle the struggling faith of a spouse, believing everything is about to take a turn for the worst. Ever been there? I know I have. I offer advice, but it falls flat. I give wise solutions; they are unwanted. I present long lectures on God's faithfulness that are disregarded. I come up with insights on why God may be doing what He is doing; they are not received. I jump in to encourage to no end; I get no thanks. In the end, what I've learned through years of marriage is to never jump in to fix what God is working out with a spouse. It is an error to get in the way of God. When we see a spouse struggling in faith, it is wise to remember that God is up to something. Backing away doesn't mean we don't care; it means we are about to engage in the battle a different way– through prayer. A spouse who prays knows that while advice-giving words may hold a fragment of truth, only God's words speak volumes. Volumes that change the storylines, people's hearts, their outlooks, their behaviors and their futures –in ways our best fix-it solutions never could. Will we trust our spouse to God? One time, I thought I had the right answer for my husband. I knew exactly the move he should make when it came to a business deal. Yet, the Holy Spirit nudged me not to speak and to instead pray. I prayed that he would make the right decision for days, and shortly, my husband turned to me and said, "You know, I had this funny idea..." The idea he shared was exactly what I thought he should do. It is far more powerful to let a person arrive at their own conclusion with God than it is to conclude things for them. A God-sized answer is far weightier than man's answer. And it's worth waiting for...To love someone enough to allow them to walk out their faith, to learn vital lessons along the way, and to still stand by them with faith is an act of patience and kindness. These are key attributes of love (see 1 Cor. 13). "Love never fails." (1 Cor. 13:8 NIV) Let's pray: Father, I lift up my spouse to you. I ask you to encourage them in all their ways. I ask you to mount them up in fresh strength and to give them faith for believing. May they increasingly trust in you. I ask you to speak truth to set them free from all sin, all doubt, and all fear. Show them your faithfulness. Reveal your ways to them. Lead them to your Word. Refresh and encounter them via your heart of love. Keep them from evil and temptation. Lead them in all their ways. In Jesus' mighty name. Amen. Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Drazen Zigic Kelly uplifts believers with boosts of faith; be encouraged weekly by getting Kelly's blog posts by email. Kelly, a cheerleader of faith, is a blogger, national speaker, and author of Take Every Thought Captive, Rest Now, Battle Ready, and Fear Fighting. Kelly loves seeing the power of prayer in action. She loves seeing the expression on women's faces when they realize – their God is faithful! Kelly's work has been featured on The Today Show, CBN's 700 Club, Relevant and Today's Christian Woman.  Related Resource: Remember God’s Enduring Love for You in this Guided Meditation on Psalm 100! This guided Christian meditation from Psalm 100 will help you experience and praise God for his unending love for you. Become aware of God's presence with you, and praise God for his loyal and enduring love from the beginning of time and into the future. Listen to every episode of the So Much More Podcast on LifeAudio.com, or subscribe on Apple or Spotify so you never miss an episode! Now that you’ve prayed, are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer to Encourage Your Spouse When They’re Struggling with Their Faith – Your Daily Prayer – August 2 appeared first on GodUpdates.

August 2, 2024 When Quitting Is WinningRUTH SCHWENK Lee en español "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:21 (NIV) Several years ago, I bought some new furniture. Not the kind that comes assembled but the kind that comes in boxes of parts - lots of parts. I quickly discovered assembly was going to be a slow process. Tedious instructions. Tiny tools. Pieces that needed to be glued together. Even though I was extremely overwhelmed, I was not willing to give up because I'm not one to give in easily. I like to see a project of any kind through to completion. So as much as I wanted to go to sleep that night, I refused to until I was finished! Maybe you also hate to give up or give in. Or perhaps you find it all too easy to throw in the towel. Either way, the truth is that there are times when we need to press on. We've all faced seasons and circumstances that require hard work and persistence. But is quitting always bad? Are there times and situations in which quitting is a good thing? There's a verse in the Old Testament that gives us a clue about separating what we want from what God wants, which can help us decide when quitting is OK. Proverbs 19:21 says, "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails" (emphasis added). This scripture reminds us there are plans we make, things we commit to and dreams we have, but not all of them may be from God. Our plans don't always line up with God's purposes. So we need to be open and sensitive to how the Holy Spirit leads us. We need to be honest, teachable and discerning about when to keep persevering and when to call it quits. Maybe this applies to your job or a volunteer commitment. Maybe you're wrestling with an ongoing relationship. Or it could be a dream you've established for this season of your life. Sometimes it becomes obvious that our plans are not God's purposes. Some things we are involved in can get in the way of giving ourselves fully to God's priorities for us. There are times when quitting is the right thing to do, and we need faith and courage to acknowledge that and take action. And then there are times when we quit for the wrong reasons. We lack the strength or moral fortitude to keep pressing on. Whatever it is you're thinking about quitting, prayerfully pursue God's will, and He will provide clarity. Search God's Word. Reach out to a trusted and godly leader, friend or family member. And above all, know that God is in control. He has promised to guide and direct your steps. Lord, I want to honor You with the choices I make and the way I live my life. Please help me to discern what You have for me as I seek to follow You. In Jesus' Name, Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS Packed with encouragement, biblical advice, real-world help and personal discovery, Ruth Schwenk and Karen Ehman's upcoming book, The Love Your Life Project, is a 40-day journey to help you prioritize your passions, cultivate productive habits, and refuel with times of rest. Life's too short not to love it. Take a peek at The Love Your Life Project today! ENGAGE To learn how to receive The Love Your Life Project preorder freebies - including "10 Simple Soul-Starters for a Productive Day and a Peaceful Heart," lock screens, and a printable daily planner - head to Ruth's Instagram here. FOR DEEPER STUDY Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight" (NIV). What is Jesus asking you to release to Him today, trusting that He knows best? Take the next few moments to write out a prayer. Ask God to give you wisdom and discernment. Seek His will for what you need to keep enduring as well as what commitments, obligations or relationships you may need to quit. We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments. © 2024 by Ruth Schwenk. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews, NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post When Quitting Is Winning –  Encouragement for Today – August 2, 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

A Prayer to Encourage Your Spouse When They’re Struggling with Their FaithBy Kelly Balarie "Love never fails." –1 Cor. 13:8 NIV Imagine walking beside a pool. Something grabs your attention. In the pool, a person is flailing their arms and struggling to gain air. Water splashes up and onto the sidewalk you walk on. You hear the loud gasps of air. Your hands get clammy. You know you have to act fast. Either you jump in and save them, or they'll drown. Either you throw a life preserver in, or it's over. You are the only hope for them living...Often, this is how we feel when a spouse is struggling with faith. We must act fast, or it will be all over for them. We must react quickly, or things will not be okay.  We need to give them the answer or they're going under. We should have the advice, the teaching, and the godly solution, or it won't end well...Our fear often makes us manhandle the struggling faith of a spouse, believing everything is about to take a turn for the worst. Ever been there? I know I have. I offer advice, but it falls flat. I give wise solutions; they are unwanted. I present long lectures on God's faithfulness that are disregarded. I come up with insights on why God may be doing what He is doing; they are not received. I jump in to encourage to no end; I get no thanks. In the end, what I've learned through years of marriage is to never jump in to fix what God is working out with a spouse. It is an error to get in the way of God. When we see a spouse struggling in faith, it is wise to remember that God is up to something. Backing away doesn't mean we don't care; it means we are about to engage in the battle a different way– through prayer. A spouse who prays knows that while advice-giving words may hold a fragment of truth, only God's words speak volumes. Volumes that change the storylines, people's hearts, their outlooks, their behaviors and their futures –in ways our best fix-it solutions never could. Will we trust our spouse to God? One time, I thought I had the right answer for my husband. I knew exactly the move he should make when it came to a business deal. Yet, the Holy Spirit nudged me not to speak and to instead pray. I prayed that he would make the right decision for days, and shortly, my husband turned to me and said, "You know, I had this funny idea..." The idea he shared was exactly what I thought he should do. It is far more powerful to let a person arrive at their own conclusion with God than it is to conclude things for them. A God-sized answer is far weightier than man's answer. And it's worth waiting for...To love someone enough to allow them to walk out their faith, to learn vital lessons along the way, and to still stand by them with faith is an act of patience and kindness. These are key attributes of love (see 1 Cor. 13). "Love never fails." (1 Cor. 13:8 NIV) Let's pray: Father, I lift up my spouse to you. I ask you to encourage them in all their ways. I ask you to mount them up in fresh strength and to give them faith for believing. May they increasingly trust in you. I ask you to speak truth to set them free from all sin, all doubt, and all fear. Show them your faithfulness. Reveal your ways to them. Lead them to your Word. Refresh and encounter them via your heart of love. Keep them from evil and temptation. Lead them in all their ways. In Jesus' mighty name. Amen. Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Drazen Zigic Kelly uplifts believers with boosts of faith; be encouraged weekly by getting Kelly's blog posts by email. Kelly, a cheerleader of faith, is a blogger, national speaker, and author of Take Every Thought Captive, Rest Now, Battle Ready, and Fear Fighting. Kelly loves seeing the power of prayer in action. She loves seeing the expression on women's faces when they realize – their God is faithful! Kelly's work has been featured on The Today Show, CBN's 700 Club, Relevant and Today's Christian Woman.  Related Resource: Remember God’s Enduring Love for You in this Guided Meditation on Psalm 100! This guided Christian meditation from Psalm 100 will help you experience and praise God for his unending love for you. Become aware of God's presence with you, and praise God for his loyal and enduring love from the beginning of time and into the future. Listen to every episode of the So Much More Podcast on LifeAudio.com, or subscribe on Apple or Spotify so you never miss an episode! Now that you’ve prayed, are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer to Encourage Your Spouse When They’re Struggling with Their Faith – Your Daily Prayer – August 2 appeared first on GodUpdates.

August 2, 2024 When Quitting Is WinningRUTH SCHWENK Lee en español "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:21 (NIV) Several years ago, I bought some new furniture. Not the kind that comes assembled but the kind that comes in boxes of parts - lots of parts. I quickly discovered assembly was going to be a slow process. Tedious instructions. Tiny tools. Pieces that needed to be glued together. Even though I was extremely overwhelmed, I was not willing to give up because I'm not one to give in easily. I like to see a project of any kind through to completion. So as much as I wanted to go to sleep that night, I refused to until I was finished! Maybe you also hate to give up or give in. Or perhaps you find it all too easy to throw in the towel. Either way, the truth is that there are times when we need to press on. We've all faced seasons and circumstances that require hard work and persistence. But is quitting always bad? Are there times and situations in which quitting is a good thing? There's a verse in the Old Testament that gives us a clue about separating what we want from what God wants, which can help us decide when quitting is OK. Proverbs 19:21 says, "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails" (emphasis added). This scripture reminds us there are plans we make, things we commit to and dreams we have, but not all of them may be from God. Our plans don't always line up with God's purposes. So we need to be open and sensitive to how the Holy Spirit leads us. We need to be honest, teachable and discerning about when to keep persevering and when to call it quits. Maybe this applies to your job or a volunteer commitment. Maybe you're wrestling with an ongoing relationship. Or it could be a dream you've established for this season of your life. Sometimes it becomes obvious that our plans are not God's purposes. Some things we are involved in can get in the way of giving ourselves fully to God's priorities for us. There are times when quitting is the right thing to do, and we need faith and courage to acknowledge that and take action. And then there are times when we quit for the wrong reasons. We lack the strength or moral fortitude to keep pressing on. Whatever it is you're thinking about quitting, prayerfully pursue God's will, and He will provide clarity. Search God's Word. Reach out to a trusted and godly leader, friend or family member. And above all, know that God is in control. He has promised to guide and direct your steps. Lord, I want to honor You with the choices I make and the way I live my life. Please help me to discern what You have for me as I seek to follow You. In Jesus' Name, Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS Packed with encouragement, biblical advice, real-world help and personal discovery, Ruth Schwenk and Karen Ehman's upcoming book, The Love Your Life Project, is a 40-day journey to help you prioritize your passions, cultivate productive habits, and refuel with times of rest. Life's too short not to love it. Take a peek at The Love Your Life Project today! ENGAGE To learn how to receive The Love Your Life Project preorder freebies - including "10 Simple Soul-Starters for a Productive Day and a Peaceful Heart," lock screens, and a printable daily planner - head to Ruth's Instagram here. FOR DEEPER STUDY Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight" (NIV). What is Jesus asking you to release to Him today, trusting that He knows best? Take the next few moments to write out a prayer. Ask God to give you wisdom and discernment. Seek His will for what you need to keep enduring as well as what commitments, obligations or relationships you may need to quit. We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments. © 2024 by Ruth Schwenk. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews, NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post When Quitting Is Winning –  Encouragement for Today – August 2, 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.