Faithful Ninja Momma

Most of us are searching for more joy in our lives.  With the everyday stress and sadness in this world, finding joy can seem almost impossible.  The good news is that there’s a way to have lasting joy, no matter what we face in life.  In the Bible, it says we can find true, overflowing joy by finding joy in the Lord. What Does it Mean to Find Joy in the Lord? Human beings are constantly on the search for joy and happiness.  We were hard-wired this way.   As humans, we often try to make our own joy.  We look to people, status, and possessions to bring joy to our…

Psalm 136:1 says, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” (NIV)  This verse reminds us to always give God thanks. We know we should thank Him because he is God. But I also wonder what are the benefits of giving thanks? In this post, I’ll share with you 8 of my favorite benefits of giving thanks to God. What is the Importance of Giving Thanks to God? We know we should give thanks to God, but I often wonder why.  Why is it important to thank Him?  Why do we need to give God thanks for everything? The first reason we should…

One of my favorite things about the Bible is how relatable it is!  Here’s this book, that has been passed down for thousands of years, but it still makes sense in our world today.  It has tons of examples for whatever life can throw at you.  A topic I love to read about in the Bible is thankfulness.  There are so many Bible verses about thanksgiving that it would take months to cover all of them.  Today I want to look at xx Bible verses about thanksgiving. Examples of Thanksgiving in the Bible We’ll get to the specific verses in a little bit.  But before that, I want to look…

Love is one of the most important words in the Bible.  Depending on which version you like to read, the word love can be found in the Bible from 300-500 times!  Wow, that’s a lot! Even though it’s not the most mentioned word in the Bible (I think that’s “Lord”) we know that love is very important.  In fact, Jesus said it was the most important.  Keep reading to find out why love is the most important commandment in the Bible. Love is the Most Important Commandment Because God Loved Us First God loved us first.  He created us to have a relationship with Him.  1 John 4:19 says, “We…

With the craziness of this world, we could all use a little more joy in our lives!  It can be a struggle, especially when life is hard.  When I’m overwhelmed and struggling to find my joy, I turn to the Bible first.  There are TONS of Bible passages on joy.  In this post, I’m sharing my top 10 Bible verses about joy with you! Benefits of Finding Joy Before we dive into the Bible verses on joy, let’s talk about the benefits of it.  We all know that joy leads to a better mental state.  According to Mental Health America, joy helps your pain and stress decrease.   Along with the…

Do you ever struggle with your faith?  If you’re like me, your answer is probably a quiet “yes”.  I don’t like to admit it, but I do struggle with my faith.  If you’re wondering what I do when I’m struggling with my faith you’re in the right place.  The first place I go when my faith is down is straight to the Bible.  In this post, I’m sharing my top 19 Bible verses for those struggling with faith. What Causes Loss of Faith? What can cause people to lose faith?  Several things can cause people to struggle with their faith.  For me, I started questioning my faith when I was…

I’ve got questions!?!  Has anyone else ever said that before?  I know I say that all the time!  I even ask questions when it comes to faith.  These questions got me thinking: is it wrong to question God? As a Christian, I truly believe in leaning on God to meet all of my needs.  I know He is good, and I know he has a perfect plan for my life.   But sometimes, I just don’t get it.  I don’t understand why something that I really wanted to happen fell through, or why bad things happen to good people.  The loss and heartache that are everywhere can be suffocating.   So, if…

We all go through hard times.  For me, it seems like I’m always in the middle of a struggle, coming out of a hard time, or getting ready for a new one.  Maybe you feel like your life is one constant struggle.  Friend, I can totally relate!  There are several ways we try to deal with hard times in our lives.  I’ve tried ignoring my problems, wallowing in them, and blaming everyone else.  And guess what?  None of those worked.  Sometimes I even try to control my problems.  If I can control every little detail of my life, all my problems will go away.  Yeah, right!  Over time, I’ve found…

Each of us will go through trials in our life.  There’s no hiding from it and there’s no getting around it.  I’ve heard the saying many times that ‘either you are in a trial now, you’ve just come out of a trial, or you’re getting ready to go into a trial.’   Sickness is a common trial many people face in their lives.  Either you or someone you care about will be seriously ill during this life.  Maybe the suffering from this disease has already started.   Trusting God when you are sick can be EXTREMELY hard to do!  There are a lot of questions going through your mind.  You’re probably doubting…