{"id":2457,"date":"2013-10-24T13:00:06","date_gmt":"2013-10-24T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=2457"},"modified":"2013-10-24T13:00:06","modified_gmt":"2013-10-24T13:00:06","slug":"your-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=2457","title":{"rendered":"Your Words"},"content":{"rendered":"

I read the results of a survey recently. While I wish these numbers were higher, I am encouraged that some Americans seek God in times of trouble. Take a look.<\/p>\n

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\u201cA quarter of Americans have searched the Bible within the last month to help deal with pressure. When asked, \u2018Where do you turn when you feel pressure? a majority of Americans (52%) say they turn to someone who will listen. Forty-five percent turn within themselves and 36 percent turn to prayer.\u201d[i]<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"God's<\/a>If you had been asked this question, what would your answer be?<\/p>\n

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I love that there is a group who search God\u2019s Word for guidance. I find great pleasure and comfort when I spend time in God\u2019s Word.<\/p>\n

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Perhaps you\u2019ve seen a few lists of passages to read when you face certain situations. There are plenty out there and they can help when you don\u2019t know where to begin. Let me share a few with you.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re stressed, take a look at Psalm 55:22; Psalm 119:76; Philippians 4:6; or 1 Peter 5:7.<\/p>\n

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If you need strength, read through Joshua 1; Psalm 121; Isaiah 40:28-31; or 2 Corinthians 12:9-10.<\/p>\n

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If you are unsure of yourself, God\u2019s Word has something to say about that. Take a look at Romans 8:15; 1 Corinthians 6:11; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10; 1 Peter 2:9; or 1 John 3:1.<\/p>\n

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God\u2019s Word also helps us through times of sorrow (John 14), times of worry (Matthew 6:19-34), times of loneliness (Psalm 23), times of rebellion (Psalm 51), times of discouragement (Psalm 126).<\/p>\n

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Yes, there isn\u2019t a time in our lives when we cannot go to God\u2019s Word to find the answer. It\u2019s just a matter of taking the time to find it and then actually reading what God has to say about each circumstance in life. God has provided.<\/p>\n

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I enjoy God\u2019s Words so much, that I have a Pinterest board devoted to Scripture combined with artwork. What a great way to see all that God has in store for us. Click here <\/a>to see my Scripture board.<\/p>\n

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Perhaps you have a favorite passage to turn to just when you need it. If so, please share! We all would love to hear it and read it as well.<\/p>\n

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God has given us a great resource for us to examine, believe, encourage and put into practice. I pray that you will find all that you need within the pages of your Bible.<\/p>\n

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Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n

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Donna<\/p>\n

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To leave a comment, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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[i]<\/a> Facts and Trends Magazine, Volume 59, Number 5, Fall 2013, pg. 8, Source: LifeWay Research and Bible Studies for Life.<\/p>\n

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