Receiving Food With Gratitude Instead of Guilt
Kate Horney
“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer” (1 Timothy 4:4-5, ESV).
“… the LORD restored his fortunes. In fact, the LORD gave him twice as much as before!” Job 42:10 (NLT)
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 (NKJV)
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
“Don’t you know? Haven’t you heard? The LORD is the eternal God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not grow tired or weary; and his understanding cannot be fathomed.” Isaiah 40:28 (ISV)
“The LORD is near all who cry out to him, all who cry out to him sincerely.” Psalm 145:18 (NET)
“Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.” Luke 2:52 (NLT)
Heavenly Father, today we thank You for the men, both past and present, who have taken on the role of a father in our lives. For the sacrifices they make, for the ways they provide, for the wisdom they freely give. And for those of us whose hearts are hurting today because of missing loved ones, broken relationships, or unmet expectations, we pray You would remind us of who You are as our heavenly Father: always loving, always faithful, and always comforting. Our identity is found in You alone. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.” Jeremiah 31:3b (ESV)
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19 (KJV)
“The Spirit told Philip, ‘Go to that chariot and stay near it.’” Acts 8:29 (NIV)
“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer” (1 Timothy 4:4-5, ESV).
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God ...” (John 1:12, ESV).
Jesus, as I feel my emotions, I’m going to choose not to rush through this pain. Because You lived on earth as a human, I know You understand how sadness can make Your heart feel like it’s...
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge” (Psalm 62:8, NIV).