Ed Welch says that all counseling is a variation on a single theme: knowing and praying for the counselee. Of all the questions the counselor might ask, then, the central guiding question in the counselor's mind is, "How can I pray for you?
James MacDonaldDon't lean on your own understanding. If your trust in God is limited by your understanding of His ways, you will always have a limited trust.
James MacDonald[God's] purposes are always accomplished. His enemies are always defeated. His faithful followers are always rewarded. His Son's throne will be established forever.
James MacDonaldDoubt is a lack of confidence or assurance that God will keep his promises. Faith is an active confidence that God's promises are always true.
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