In Psalm 144, David begins with an attitude of gratitude for all God has done. David understood happiness. He understood that family, growth, work, and prosperity created happy people, but also recognized that the source of these gifts and special favor are from the Lord.
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Take It To The Lord in Prayer
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6 Throughout life, we will encounter situations that stretch our faith. Hudson Taylor experienced one …
Finish Well
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 King Uzziah messed up. He started out strong, doing what was right in the eyes of the LORD (2 Kings 15:3) 2 Chronicles 26:15 tells us that “his fame spread far, for he was marvelously helped, …
Firstfruits
God has given us a marvelous gift called ‘time.’ The wonderful thing about this gift is that we can give it back to Him as a firstfruit. By spending the best parts of our day—mostly those first moments before we hit the floor running—in quiet communion with Him, we open the door to receiving God’s wisdom and guidance in our day’s work.
God is on our Side
That’s the bottom line, isn’t it? If we know Jesus as our Savior, we can rest assured the LORD is on our side. He is fighting our battles. The odds may be stacked against us, humanly speaking, yet we are victors because, from heaven’s viewpoint, the scales lean in God’s favor. It’s not until we fully grasp this truth that we can stop striving and allow God to be God.
A Tale of Two Kingdoms
when I seek God’s kingdom above my own, His Spirit fills me with peace. Focusing on what pleases God frees me to thrive within the sphere of His calling upon my life.
Single-mindedness versus Christ-mindedness
What Jesus offered the disciples was far more than freedom from their oppressors; He offered them His Spirit and power.
HYPOCRITE IN THE MIRROR
Removing planks helps us to see better—to truly see the whole person individually and not as one of the masses, be curious about their life, find connection points, and develop empathy. Then, like Christ, we depend on God to give us direction on how to help—not fix. Instead of building walls, we become bridges to a loving Father.
Are You The One?
how often I find myself completely off the mark when His ways don’t match my own. And in that chasm between the two is where the enemy plants seeds of doubt, knowing that failed expectations are fertile soil for disappointment and doubt.
A Woman With Issues
It wasn’t her pursuit of Jesus that made her whole. That fixed her issues. It was when she caught Him. When she grabbed hold of Him and experienced His power, His compassion, and His grace. That’s what changes us.