For most of us, praise is not our default mode when life turns sour. The last thing that comes to mind is to sing a happy tune, let alone a song of heartfelt worship to the One who holds the power to change our reality. Yet that’s exactly what David did. He made the deliberate choice to dwell, not on his dilemma, but on his Deliver.
The peace God offers is the result of a life fully surrendered to God. It is rooted in the character of God and the knowledge that His plans are always far better than our own. He might not still the storm around us, but He will climb into the boat and sit beside us until the storm has passed.
Peer pressure can affect us in the same way. We don’t like being odd man out. We want to fit in, to belong, to be like everyone else. But when desiring a different ‘me’ matters more than living out God’s plan for my life, then I need to take a step back and reevaluate my priorities.
What if, instead of seeing my job as drudgery, I view it as an opportunity to be a light? Suddenly, it’s no longer just a job – it’s a mission field. My ‘workplace’ is not as much about toil as soil – the place where God planted me for a season and for a reason.
Guest Post by Author Jan Kent “For the ear tests words as the tongue tests food. Let us discern for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is
Discouragement is much like a leaky tub; hopes, aspirations, and optimism slowly spiral down the drain, leaving us cold and vulnerable. It’s a gradual process that often goes unnoticed until we’re left with only the dregs of our dreams.
“But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” Matthew 15:25 (ESV) She was a Canaanite, not one of the ‘lost sheep of the house of Israel.’ She
It was Jesus’ love and compassion that drew people to Him. Sure, many followed Jesus for the healing, and some came to see a show. But healing was always secondary to His main purpose: obeying the Father’s will and loving those He came to save.
“Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, ‘Send me David, your son, who is with the sheep.” 1 Samuel 16:19 (ESV) David – the kid who hangs out with the
As we walk through life, God reveals one particular aspect of His divine nature according to our current situation and needs. The more we learn about Him, the more He becomes undefinable. One name is not sufficient to encompass our understanding and knowledge of Him.
