Category: Bible Verses

Finding Faith in Financial Struggles

May 16th, 2025

I started this morning off when a letter that I would not be getting financial assistance to cover my medical bills.

For the past few years I have received this assistance from the same company and it is critically needed: the shots that I need to get every week costs $1,000 each time and I work at a nonprofit, so I am barely getting by financially.

To say this was a blow and upsetting was an understatement. I need this medicine but I can’t afford it. What am I to do?

Though I don’t want to hear this news or deal with it, I think I needed it. For months now I have felt myself moving away from God. This has sent me crawling back to Him. One of the first thoughts I had after the initial shock of the news wore off was that I need to praise God and trust in Him through the good times AND the tough times. I can’t just lean on God and praise Him when it is convenient for me. My relationship with God is a constant thing and needs to be foster all the time. And I have NOT been doing that. This was a wake up call.

Another sign was the verse of the day for today from Our Daily Verse: Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see”. What is the coincidence that when I need to live by faith upon hearing tough news that the verse of the day email, one that I always get, has to do directly with my situation? I believe this is God speaking to me reminding me that I need to surrender to Him and have faith.

I am still fully processing this situation but my first lesson is I am reminded that I need to actively work on my relationship with God always and to constantly surrender to Him- in the good times and the bad times.

Here is to walking by faith.
I Have Everything in Christ

July 3rd, 2023

I often worry that I won’t be able to handle situations that come my way. If something tough or bad happens, will I be able to handle it?

While reading Ephesians 6:17 this morning I was reminded that I have all the tools necessary to face anything with the help of Christ.

From ourdailyverse.com

I can’t do anything on my own, but through the grace and mercy of God I can do anything. He graciously provides all the armor I need to get through the tough times.

Going forward I am going to work on submitting my anxiety to God as well as putting on the full armor of God and finding peace within in.
Isaiah 22: Reminder to Rely on God

April 16th, 2023

This morning I read Isaiah 22 and it was definitely a chapter I needed to read today.

In the chapter it is prophesied that Jerusalem will collapse. Instead of repenting and turning to God, the Israelites make preparations for war while singing and dancing. As described in Isaiah 22:11-

You built a reservoir between the two walls
for the water of the Old Pool,
but you did not look to the One who made it,
or have regard for the One who planned it long ago.

The Israelites were relying on their own talents and “power” to prepare for the future. And right now I feel like I am acting like the Israelites of long ago. I am worried about things to come in the future, but instead of turning to God I’m turning to my own, limited “power” and strength. I’m trying to prepare on my own.

Of course I have tried to use my own “power” to control things in the past and it never works. I have no power of my own. Any strength I have comes from God.

So when I read this chapter this morning it served as a loud reminder that I need to turn INTO God and not away from Him. I can’t do it in my own and I need Him.
Reflecting this Easter with Isaiah 53:5

April 9th, 2023

Isaiah 53:5- But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.

Isaiah 53:5 is one of my favorite Bible verses and one I like to reflect on during the Easter season. It serves as a great reminder of my need of a savior and God’s love for me.

This verse really humbles me with a reminder that it is ME and MY SIN that nailed Jesus to the cross. I’m the reason that Jesus had to die. I’m imperfect and in need of a savior. I cannot save myself and this is hard for me to accept as someone who wants to be independent and not reliant on others. But I am always reminded how human I am and how much I need Jesus.

But Jesus WANTS to be there for me and to be my savior. So this verse also reminds me of God’s great love for me. He loves me despite my sin. He loves me so much that He sacrificed His son so that I may have eternal life with Him. His love and mercy silence me in amazement because I am so not worthy. But God views me as worthy and deserving of peace.

Going forward I need to do better at reflecting on God’s sacrifice for me and use it as a reminder to be grateful, that Jesus is there for me and that God loves me so much.

Category: Bible Verses

Finding Faith in Financial Struggles

I Have Everything in Christ

Isaiah 22: Reminder to Rely on God

Reflecting this Easter with Isaiah 53:5