Tag: expectation

Unmet Expectations

“My soul, wait only on God, for my expectation is of Him.” Psalm 62:5 NKJV Expectations are not debts you are owed or can collect. My thoughts and comments today are about “unmet expectations.” Unmet expectations happen all the time. When that occurs, do you feel disappointed? Your answer will […]

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Godly Optimism

“The plans I have for you [are] for good . . to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 NLT Optimism about the future is empty unless God is included there. My thoughts and comments today are about “Godly optimism.” In one’s life, a new season is exciting. […]

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Faith-Builders

“Building up yourselves on your most holy faith.” Jude 1:20 NKJV “Faith is the simple conviction of your heart that God will be true to Who He is.” My thoughts today are about “faith-builders.” Life without faith is impossible, really. You express faith in such everyday, ordinary ways that you […]

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Trouble

“Do not be surprised . . as if something strange were happening to you.” 1 Peter 4:12 NIV “Faith does not offer the righteous an exemption, but extends an uplifting expectation.” My thoughts today are about “trouble.” There is a wishful supposition that is not all that uncommon, but is […]

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A Productive Life

“He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” 2 Corinthians 9:6 NAS “A fruitful and productive life begins with what you give, not what you keep.” My thoughts today are about “a productive life.” Farming is not about owning land or living in a rural setting. Farming is about sowing, […]

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