So far I've introduced you to the idea that we need to learn how to Praise God in the Storm, what God Says about Being Thankful, and What Being Thankful Doesn't Mean. Sometimes things that friends and family communicate to us can make our struggles more difficult, but there are things we can communicate to ourselves that can help us during struggles. Today I'd like us to consider some things that will help us remember that God is not out to get us when struggles come. God isn't punishing us and that there is a reason and maybe even a blessing around the corner. Here's what we need to remember during hard times: 1. Even if we cannot feel Him,...
One of the frustrating things about going through struggles is when you hear other Christians say things like: "The only reason you are struggling is because you don't have enough faith." "Your problems are because of your sin." "If you would only pray harder, God would answer your prayer." These are not only unhelpful, but they are often also unbiblical. Comments like these don't allow the one struggling the freedom to share their feelings and find a solution because they feel condemned or accused. Paul suffered from many health issues and was never healed during his lifetime here on earth. Did Paul have enough faith in God? If God didn't heal Paul, it might be that God chooses not to...
It's time for Friday Funnies here on the Art of Eloquence blog. Since we've been talking about being thankful and praising God this month, I'd like to share one of my favorite YouTube videos. This adorable little girl says a prayer to Jesus, thanking God for her Mac-N-Cheese and several other things. My favorite part is at the beginning when she just can't help herself and leans over to eat a macaroni before finishing her prayer. Too cute!
I pray this short video uplifts your spirit if you are struggling with something this month. Enjoy a Prayer for Mac-N-Cheese!
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Before we get too deep into how to praise God in the storm and being thankful to God for what He has done in our lives despite challenges and suffering, I'd like us to first understand what God says about being thankful. God has a lot to say about being thankful. Here is a new one of my favorites: "Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened." -Romans 1:21 This scripture makes me think about how we may know God, but if we don't worship Him and thank Him for what He has given us, we are likely to become more...
I don't normally post on the blog on Tuesdays, but I have a bit of apologizing to do. Though we have no idea how or why, sometime prior to our Birthday Bash, the settings for the Art of Eloquence website inexplicably changed requiring all new customers setting up an account (trying to order for the first time) to be "approved" before they could place their order. The only customers who were able to purchase recently were those who had already set up their customer account (ordered) in the past. We have since approved all new customer accounts and our webmaster has changed the setting back. All of you who had tried to order recently should now be able to go...
