When we go through hard times - grief, pain, mistreatment - it is extremely difficult to trust the Lord. We know we should, but how do we move toward trust in those difficult times? We learn from David's example in Psalm 31 how to put our trust in the Lord.

In this present life we can experience weeping and mourning - sometimes for extended periods of time. However, we have a God Who turns our weeping into joy and our mourning into gladness. He is a God of restoration. In Psalm 30, David praises God for restoring him!

When we go through storms - either real storms, or circumstantial "storms" - fear and anxiety are often our first responses. In Psalm 29, David calls the reader to worship the King of Glory in the storm.

We are surrounded by injustice. In this fallen world, it can seem at times that evil prevails! How are we to process these things? How can we respond to injustice? There are many responses, but the most important is prayer!

Fear is a real thing in our lives - we face it on a daily basis. David brings his fears to the Lord and finds confidence in God's character and works - calling the Lord his light and his salvation! Learn how to gain confidence and develop fearless faith in the Lord.

Have you ever felt weighed down by guilt, or specifically by the criticism of others? In Psalm 26 David reminds us that in those times we must run to the Lord alone. It is an important time to renew our whole-hearted devotion to God.

Difficult times can leave us in a state of confusion - not knowing where to turn or what to do next! This rich song reminds us that when in trouble, we should look to the Lord for guidance. He provides forgiveness and deliverance.

Psalm 24 is a song about the King of Glory. As we read of this beautiful description of the King of Glory, we are reminded how we should worship Him.

Is Jesus your Shepherd? If so, what good does that do you in times like these? It means all the good for His sheep.

As we reach the end of Abraham's life, we get a glimpse of God's faithfulness all the days of Abraham's life. Abraham is faithful to the end, and God is faithful all his days, and forevermore!

Have you ever wondered how to follow God's will? Consider how to move forward in God's faithful guidance from the examples in Genesis 24.

Through a time of loss, Abraham begins to see the bright future of God's promises. As we walk through this dark time in Abraham's life, let's learn with him how dark times can help us see the bright future of God's promises.

God calls Abraham to make a major sacrifice in worship - to offer his son. As we see God grow Abraham's faith and teach him about true worship, Abraham believes that God could resurrect Isaac if necessary to fulfill His promises.

As God strengthens Abraham's faith, He teaches him about His grace. Abraham begins to see how God's grace impacts his past, present and future.

In this tragic scene, God continues to teach Abraham about His justice and righteousness. In God's perfect justice, the city of Sodom receives the destruction it deserves for its wickedness. Yet God also put His grand mercy on display - offering deliverance to those who would receive it. God's mercy and justice work in perfect harmony - the Judge of the earth always does right.

We often feel like we lack clarity or direction in the Christian life. We wonder - what exactly does God want from us? As God helps Abraham along, He reveals Himself to him in a special way so that Abraham knows exactly how to walk in God's ways.

As God continues to help Abram grow in his walk of faith, He teaches Abram the right response to God's promise - complete devotion. To take steps of faith, we too must be completely devoted to our Almighty God.

Abram's story is filled with ups and downs. Ten years since arriving in God's land - Abram and Sarai take charge and ignore God's Word. As a result, they make a mess of their lives - and Hagar’s. In the midst of the mess, God sees, hears, and comes to Hagar's aid. This display of God's character reminds us that God shows the same kind of faithfulness to us - even when we are faithless. He sees, hears, and comes to our aid. In response, we should trust Him by heeding His Word and talking to Him in prayer.

God works patiently with Abram to grow His faith. We find Abram in a place of fear and doubt - literally lying awake at night in his tent! God reminds Abram of His promises, and affirms His promises with monumental proof of His steadfast love and grace.

As we progress in the Christian life, God gives victories along the way. These victories can tempt us to adopt the same prideful thinking that surrounds us and that is ingrained in our own hearts. Abram experiences an amazing victory. Will he be pulled into prideful thinking?