When we feed our angst, our perspective becomes skewed. Avoiding the source of stress simply amplifies fear and opens the door to destructive self-talk. That’s why it’s so crucial to bring our fears, our anxiety, our self-talk to God so He can adjust our perspective.
There is a destiny, an eternity, waiting for you. Salvation to be had, opportunities to grab hold of, fullness of life to be lived. Are you willing to step away from your security and into your destiny?
Sleeplessness was also familiar territory to David. Instead of a soft bed in the palace, he lay on the hard, desert ground. Yet his thoughts were not focused on what should have rightfully been his but on the goodness of God. As David reflected under the night sky, he came to realize that he was safer in the desert with God than in any palace without God. “Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.”
The last thing I want is to be a fair-weather friend. I want to be the kind of friend who loves at all times, especially when someone I care about is going through adversity. I want to be the kind of friend who would do anything to lead my friends to the feet of Jesus.
The chief problem with pride is that it offers us a feeling of satisfaction. We are content with our accomplishments, which leaves no room for trust and personal growth. I’m not saying it’s wrong to feel pleasure and gratification on a job well done. But whenever we’re tempted to believe ‘I’ve got this,’ we tend to plow ahead with our own agenda and in our own strength rather than seeking God’s guidance.
Guest Post by Author Jan Kent “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him and by
At times, I am guilty of unintentionally overlooking God’s outstretched arms. I rush into the day, relying on my own strength, my own resources, and my wrongful self-reliance, without pausing to fellowship with the One who loves me more than anyone else. The mere idea that God desires my company is beyond my feeble understanding. And yet, He does. He pursues me, relentlessly, with unfailing love.
In the face of everything that seemed wrong, Abraham clung to the promise he had been given. He didn’t understand the why or the how, but he knew the Who and that was sufficient for him.
Seek Him with great expectation and full surrender of will. The journey is guaranteed not to disappoint.
I don’t know about you, but praise is not my natural go-to when life gets messy. Yet it’s precisely in those moments that I have to choose what will fill my head space; fear or faith, panic or praise.
