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Dianne Thornton

Dianne Thornton

February 5, 2018 · 4 Comments

3 Ways God’s Word Encourages Our Hearts

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When we are frustrated and disappointed, when our hearts are weary, when we need direction, God's Word encourages our hearts with strength, hope,and joy.

When we are frustrated and disappointed, when our hearts are weary, when we need direction, God's Word encourages our hearts with strength, hope,and joy.Today we wrap up this series on the Purposes of God’s Word. I think my favorite facet is the way God’s Word encourages our hearts. Probably because it’s this aspect of the Bible that I find myself needing so much. I don’t like to admit it, but I’m easily discouraged. As a Type-A personality, I am an in-charge, make-things-happen (even a fixer) kind-of-gal. I like things finished and tied with a bow. When I can arrange my life like that, I feel settled and in control. But the reality is, life isn’t like that. Rarely are things finished anymore. And tied with a bow? In my dreams. As a result, I need encouragement (and lots of it) when things don’t go the way I’d like them to.

God’s Word Strengthens Our Souls

Last year I had a challenging writing assignment and a limited amount of time to complete it. I prayed over it, making sure it was what God wanted me to do. But I felt like I didn’t have what it took to write this assignment well. A friend encouraged me with Isaiah 41:10.

“Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10 NASB)

I read the word ‘surely’ and my heart asked, “Lord, will you really help me?”

So I decided to do a verse mapping exercise. I looked up the definitions of several words and phrases. And this is how the Lord encouraged me with His Word.

Are you facing a task that seems beyond your ability? Do you need more help than you can muster? God stands ready to give you all the help you need!

YES, I will help you!
Don’t look at this assignment with trepidation and fear.
I will embolden you and make you courageous!
I will give you material and non-material support.
And I will hold your hand the whole time.

 

I had a new perspective and the courage to move forward.

This is an example of one way God’s Word encourages our hearts. Sometimes, in the regular course of our Bible reading, God provides the just right Scripture to strengthen our souls. Other times, we specifically go to our treasured verses for the encouragement we need.

On the day I called, You answered me; You made me bold with strength in my soul. (Psalm 138:3 NASB)

My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. (Psalm 119:28)

God’s Word Gives Us Hope

Hope is a beautiful word. It is pregnant with the expectation of good things to come! We need hope every day–not only when we are feeling hopeless. Hope is what keeps us moving forward. God’s Word encourages our hearts with hope.

You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. (Psalm 119:14)

Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled. (Romans 15:4)

Hope in God’s Word is not a maybe hope. Like, I hope my package arrives before Wednesday. Our hope is secure and trustworthy because it is based on God’s character.

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He keeps all of His promises. We hope in the promises of God and the truth in His Word. Here are a few of my favorites:

God protects us in the darkest valley. (Psalm 23:4)
God loves us with an everlasting love. (Jeremiah 31:3)
He strengthens us for every task. (Philippians 4:13)
He is preparing a forever home for us. (John 14:2-3)

God’s Word Brings Joy to Our Hearts

Quality time with my grown daughters is hard to come by, especially with my senior. She is busy with advanced academics, extra-curricular activities, applying for scholarships, and time with her besties. So when an opportunity to visit with her presents itself, I drop everything so I can enjoy her–even if I am simply a distraction from her homework.

Why? Because I want to enter her world. In so doing, I get to know her better.

Of course I know her. I know her very well. But as she matures and seeks independence, parts of her life are a bit mysterious. She doesn’t share everything with me like she used to. The only way to mine the treasure of knowing her better is to spend time with her–listening. Time with this girl I love brings joy to my heart. I experience delight when I’m with her and I learn a new aspect to her personality or character.When we are frustrated and disappointed, when our hearts are weary, when we need direction, God's Word encourages our hearts with strength, hope,and joy.

Like any other relationship, spending quality time with God is how we get to know Him. How we grow close to Him. Specifically, we get to know God by reading and studying our Bibles, because it is there that He reveals Himself. As we read, study, and pray, He speaks to our hearts.

If you are new to reading the Bible, it may sound a bit mysterious. But God promises that when you seek Him out, you will find Him (Jeremiah 29:13-14a)!  The more time you spend in the Bible, the deeper you’ll know the God who loves you (Jeremiah 31:3) and how God’s Word encourages our hearts with joy.

The Psalmists loved God’s Word–more than life and the riches it can offer. They found God’s Word to be the source of …

Hope and joy (vs. 47, 74, 77, 174)
Counsel, guidance, and instruction (vs. 24, 35, 77)
Sustenance in affliction and distress (vs. 92, 143)

You’ll be able to say, as the Psalmists did …

The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. (Psalms 19:8a)

Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. (Psalm 119:111)

The Central Truth

My circumstances may not change, but God has a way of settling my heart the just-right Scripture. I keep coming back to the central truth that God’s Word is alive and powerful (Hebrews 4:12). Every time we open it, God has something specific to say to us.

The first thing God wants us to know is that He loves us and wants a relationship with us. God’s Word also cleanses us, helps us to resist sin, and make wise decisions. And beautifully, God’s Word encourages our hearts in varied ways. I hope these weeks have challenged you to go deeper with God in His Word. He is waiting for you there.

The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it. (Isaiah 55:10-11)

 


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  1. Joanne Viola says

    February 5, 2018 at 6:34 am

    Diane, such encouragement to stay in God’s Word every day! He delivers just what I need each morning from the pages of His Word. And I loved your photo of how you broke down the Scripture!

  2. Nelda says

    February 5, 2018 at 8:26 am

    Loved your Bible Mapping! Really put rubber on the road,application! The way the scripture read, after you had the various meanings, was so cool. Don’t know if I could do that. Please repeat this! So great

  3. Stacey Pardoe says

    February 7, 2018 at 7:04 am

    Dianne, I so deeply appreciated this today. It’s been a tumultuous season in our parts, and the most healing balm to my soul has been time spent soaking in God’s Word. May we be women who turn first to the Word when we are empty and broken! it really is the deepest well from which a soul can drink! Thank you for these words today!

  4. Dianne Thornton says

    February 8, 2018 at 8:47 am

    Oh, Stacey. Your words bless me. Praying you have all the time you need sitting at the Master’s feet! ♥️

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AS HIS FAITHFUL SERVANT, GOD HAS **SET YOU APART** ➡️ FOR HIMSELF!!⁠
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Wow. That's powerful. ⁠
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Do you have something very special that you keep in a special place -- just for you? (I'm not talking about hiding those special cookies. 😉😂)⁠
⁠
I love coffee mugs. But certain mugs are different than the others. One was a gift from a special friend. One looks a lot like one my grandfather let me drink from when I visited my grandparents. One is from Disney, and I don't let ANYONE use that one! ⁠
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Yes, these are "just things." But they are special to me, and anytime I pull one of these mugs out of the cabinet, I remember why it's special. Why it's different from the mugs that match my dishes.⁠
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=> distinctly different.<= ⁠
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God created you => to be holy for holy purposes. <=⁠
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PSALM 15 IS SHORT, YET JAM-PACKED WITH GOODNESS.⁠ ⁠⁠
Tough goodness, but goodness all the same. I had to include all of it in my images. Scroll through the pages so you don't miss any of it.⁠⁠
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When I journaled through this Psalm, I was knee-deep in the edits for my Bible study, STANDING FIRM IN CHRIST: Biblical Principles for Fighting Spiritual Battles. Edits from my awesome editor and edits from my sweet friends who wanted this Bible study to be its best.⁠⁠
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⁠⁠
Psalm 15, explains that the *blameless person* enjoys a close relationship with God, and describes this person in detail. ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
This person SPEAKS TRUTH FROM THE HEART. In other words, it's not just the words this person speaks, but the response to difficult words! I wrote the following in my journal:⁠⁠
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"A blameless person's speech is wholesome. She doesn't just not curse--she encourages. AND she accepts criticism without being critical."⁠⁠
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How we respond to criticism is a test of what's really in our hearts.⁠⁠
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When our hearts are tender and match up with God's truth, our lives are built on a firm foundation that will never be shaken.⁠⁠
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✨ What other truths can we remember to keep our hearts tender instead of tough and critical?⁠⁠
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OUR THOUGHTS OF GOD ARE NOT GREAT ENOUGH. -- J. I. Packer⁠
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The Scripture focus for Chapter 3 of ENJOYING INTIMACY WITH GOD, is Isaiah 40, which holds many favorite passages, including:⁠
⁠
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Isaiah 40:31, NIV)⁠
⁠
Isaiah 40 is lengthy, but oh, so beautiful. It was written to encourage Israel after her discipline (captivity in Babylon) was completed. God wanted them to know that He was fully worthy of their trust. ⁠
⁠
It is an interesting contrast. It describes man’s utter weakness—and God’s transcendence. But this God who is so other than anything we know, LOVES **US**. The God who made the universe, who holds the oceans in His hands, who never grows weary—is our friend. ⁠
⁠
Sanders shares the first verse from “How Great Thou Art.” It is fitting. ⁠
⁠
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder⁠
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made⁠
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder⁠
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.⁠
⁠
In what ways, as you move forward to serve our King, do you need to fully depend on God? ⁠
⁠
I've been on somewhat of a social media hiatus--working tirelessly with my husband on some much needed household repairs/updates. Finding my way and rhythm back into this special world is a bit overwhelming!⁠
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Let's remember, God goes before us and strengthens us for all He calls us to do.⁠
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Yesterday marked 30 years of loving this man!

According to tradition, the 30th anniversary is the Pearl Anniversary. I don’t know exactly why, but I surmise it’s because of how a pearl is formed inside an oyster.

A grain of sand, or some other irritant, finds its way inside. The oyster produces a substance that coats the irritant, eventually forming a pearl.

Irritants are plentiful in marriage. Tim & I have certainly had more than a few. Some of our own making, some we didn’t ask for. But God has been gracious and merciful to us. He has taught us how to love each other through them. He has taught us how to forgive when the irritant is something one of us did to cause the other pain. We are still learning. 

You could say love and forgiveness have formed in our marriage a string of pearls. 

There is no one else I’d rather walk this life with. Tim is God’s precious gift to me.

I love you, Sweetheart.

💞 What have you found that makes a difference in your marriage? That keeps you connected to your spouse? 💞

#diannethorntontx

 #PearlAnniversary #Married30Years #30thWeddingAnniversary #MarriageRocks #BlessedMarriage #GodAtTheCenter #GodCenteredMarriage #LoveCoversAMultitudeOfSins #LoveAndForgiveness

Yesterday marked 30 years of loving this man!

According to tradition, the 30th anniversary is the Pearl Anniversary. I don’t know exactly why, but I surmise it’s because of how a pearl is formed inside an oyster.

A grain of sand, or some other irritant, finds its way inside. The oyster produces a substance that coats the irritant, eventually forming a pearl.

Irritants are plentiful in marriage. Tim & I have certainly had more than a few. Some of our own making, some we didn’t ask for. But God has been gracious and merciful to us. He has taught us how to love each other through them. He has taught us how to forgive when the irritant is something one of us did to cause the other pain. We are still learning.

You could say love and forgiveness have formed in our marriage a string of pearls.

There is no one else I’d rather walk this life with. Tim is God’s precious gift to me.

I love you, Sweetheart.

💞 What have you found that makes a difference in your marriage? That keeps you connected to your spouse? 💞

#diannethorntontx

#PearlAnniversary #Married30Years #30thWeddingAnniversary #MarriageRocks #BlessedMarriage #GodAtTheCenter #GodCenteredMarriage #LoveCoversAMultitudeOfSins #LoveAndForgiveness
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THIS GIRL AMAZES ME!  She came over early so the Tim-Man could change out her tie rods. Well, the other day she purchased the right tools (including jack stands and a hydraulic jack) and replaced her strut and spring coil assemblies and the sway bar links ALL BY HERSELF!! Her daddy was SO PROUD when she showed him. 

This is so beyond me. But I am a proud mama! Happy Birthday, sweet girl!! We love you!! 

#diannethorntontx #girlscandoanything #proudmama❤️ #mustanggirl  #stanggang

THIS GIRL AMAZES ME! She came over early so the Tim-Man could change out her tie rods. Well, the other day she purchased the right tools (including jack stands and a hydraulic jack) and replaced her strut and spring coil assemblies and the sway bar links ALL BY HERSELF!! Her daddy was SO PROUD when she showed him.

This is so beyond me. But I am a proud mama! Happy Birthday, sweet girl!! We love you!!

#diannethorntontx #girlscandoanything #proudmama❤️ #mustanggirl #stanggang
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Claudia and I put together James’s Christmas arrangement. Still missing him like crazy. Yet we rejoice that James is celebrating Christmas with His Savior. 

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Claudia and I put together James’s Christmas arrangement. Still missing him like crazy. Yet we rejoice that James is celebrating Christmas with His Savior.

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#diannethorntontx #siblinglove #therewereneversuchdevotedsisters #griefjourney
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HOLY FATHER, GIVE ME GREAT LOVE FOR YOUR WORD AND THE TRUTH IN IT.⁠
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May the Holy Spirit illumine truth as I read its pages. Teach me to use your Sword as my weapon against Satan.⁠
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Help me to study it well, hiding its treasures in my heart.⁠
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Bring to mind truth from Your Word for my needs today. ⁠
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In Jesus's Name,⁠
Amen!⁠
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HOLY FATHER, GIVE ME GREAT LOVE FOR YOUR WORD AND THE TRUTH IN IT.⁠
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May the Holy Spirit illumine truth as I read its pages. Teach me to use your Sword as my weapon against Satan.⁠
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Help me to study it well, hiding its treasures in my heart.⁠
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Bring to mind truth from Your Word for my needs today. ⁠
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In Jesus's Name,⁠
Amen!⁠
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Collecting Scriptures as we read God's Word can be a great help for when we face temptation. Writing them in a journal on an index card or a sticky note keeps them "at the ready" for when we need them.⁠
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If you struggle with memorizing Scripture, I have a resource to help you hide God's Word in your heart:⁠
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The PSALMS Meditation Method is a set of worksheets that guides your meditation process so that you know a verse thoroughly, even though you may not have "memorized" it.⁠
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You can find it in my SHOP under "Bible Study Helps." (See the Instagram links in my bio.)⁠
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#StandingFirmBibleStudy #ArmorOfGod🗡🛡#CharacterOfChrist #PrayerIsAWeapon #WholeArmorOfGod #Ephesians 610 #StandFirmInYourFaith #BeStrongInTheLord #NamesOfGod #ArmorOfGodStudy #standfirminchrist #newbiblestudy #SpiritualBattles #NameOfGod #standfirminthefaith #fullarmorofgod #Christlikeness #Ephesians6 #VictoryInJesus⁠
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HOLY FATHER, PROTECT MY MIND WITH THE TRUTH FROM YOUR WORD.⁠ Bring to mind Scripture I have stored in my heart for my needs today. ⁠
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Where my mind is too busy, remind me to be still and know that You are God (Psalm 46:10) so I can sense the Holy Spirit's leading. ⁠
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For any thoughts that do not honor You, remind me to ⁠
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--set aside these thoughts⁠
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--shift my thinking⁠
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--and focus on things that are true, admirable, excellent, and worthy of praise. ⁠
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In essence, I choose to worship YOU rather than anything else.⁠ (Philippians 4:8-9)⁠
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As I study Your Word, please move that truth from my mind to my heart so I experience life change.⁠
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Help me think properly about my circumstances today. ⁠
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In Jesus's Name,⁠
Amen!⁠
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Think about how your thought life affects your spiritual battles. Do any thoughts need to come under the authority of Jesus Christ?⁠
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Drop an emoji if you are wearing the Helmet of Salvation today! 🙏🙏🙏⁠
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#DianneThorntonTX #DianneMicroBlog #MiniBibleStudies  #FaithfulFollowers ⁠#HelmetOfSalvation⁠
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#StandingFirmBibleStudy #ArmorOfGod🗡🛡#CharacterOfChrist #PrayerIsAWeapon #WholeArmorOfGod #Ephesians 610 #StandFirmInYourFaith #BeStrongInTheLord #NamesOfGod #ArmorOfGodStudy #standfirminchrist #newbiblestudy #SpiritualBattles #NameOfGod  #standfirminthefaith #fullarmorofgod #Christlikeness #Ephesians6 #VictoryInJesus

HOLY FATHER, PROTECT MY MIND WITH THE TRUTH FROM YOUR WORD.⁠ Bring to mind Scripture I have stored in my heart for my needs today. ⁠
⁠
Where my mind is too busy, remind me to be still and know that You are God (Psalm 46:10) so I can sense the Holy Spirit's leading. ⁠
⁠
For any thoughts that do not honor You, remind me to ⁠
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--set aside these thoughts⁠
⁠
--shift my thinking⁠
⁠
--and focus on things that are true, admirable, excellent, and worthy of praise. ⁠
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In essence, I choose to worship YOU rather than anything else.⁠ (Philippians 4:8-9)⁠
⁠
As I study Your Word, please move that truth from my mind to my heart so I experience life change.⁠
⁠
Help me think properly about my circumstances today. ⁠
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In Jesus's Name,⁠
Amen!⁠
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Think about how your thought life affects your spiritual battles. Do any thoughts need to come under the authority of Jesus Christ?⁠
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Drop an emoji if you are wearing the Helmet of Salvation today! 🙏🙏🙏⁠
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#DianneThorntonTX #DianneMicroBlog #MiniBibleStudies #FaithfulFollowers ⁠#HelmetOfSalvation⁠
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#StandingFirmBibleStudy #ArmorOfGod🗡🛡#CharacterOfChrist #PrayerIsAWeapon #WholeArmorOfGod #Ephesians 610 #StandFirmInYourFaith #BeStrongInTheLord #NamesOfGod #ArmorOfGodStudy #standfirminchrist #newbiblestudy #SpiritualBattles #NameOfGod #standfirminthefaith #fullarmorofgod #Christlikeness #Ephesians6 #VictoryInJesus
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