You may be going through a trial so overwhelming that it's borderline unbearable. You want to see the end of the tunnel. Which is only natural, because once we see that little speck of light, we feel we can make it through to the finish. But God's tunnels are often twisting, too complex and dark to see the light for many days. In such settings He says, "In that dark, twisting, seemingly endless period of time, trust Me. Stop running scared! Stop fearing!"

To require God to prove that He is able and willing to fulfill His promises would be proof positive that one does not trust Him.

Faith does not change my circumstances; faith changes me. Faith may not bring in the tuition check when I need it, but faith will give me what it takes to hang on.

The decision to give ourselves to others is a daily taking up of the cross.

Strength comes from choosing to fully trust, pray, and praise. Our circumstances may not change, but in the process we change.

Anything under God's control is never out of control.

Do you need strength? Peace? Wisdom? Direction? Discipline? Ask for it! God will hear you.