30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all … Continue reading Surrender Devotional: Day 4
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Control vs. Influence
27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? 28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, 29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. (Matthew 6:27-29) How much … Continue reading Control vs. Influence
An Offensive “Don’t Worry”
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, … Continue reading An Offensive “Don’t Worry”
Surrender Your Control
24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. (Matthew 6:24) Why is it that we are so prone to wanting to control everything? In verse 24 we see Jesus … Continue reading Surrender Your Control
The Maybe of God
2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2) There are times where it is extra important to examine the motivation behind your decisions. In this examination, it is … Continue reading The Maybe of God
The Weight of Our Decisions
17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17) Your purpose is tied to your decisions and your decisions are tied to the Father. Therefore every decision matters, how ever small, because choosing is an act of worship. The … Continue reading The Weight of Our Decisions
Purpose Over Popularity
27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, 28 saying, “We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man's blood upon us.” 29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than … Continue reading Purpose Over Popularity
What to Remember When You Want to Quit
10 In Judah it was said,“The strength of those who bear the burdens is failing. There is too much rubble. By ourselves we will not be able to rebuild the wall.” . . . 14 And I looked and arose and said to the nobles and to the officials and to the rest of the people, “Do not be … Continue reading What to Remember When You Want to Quit
The Compass of Your Life
5 The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. (Proverbs 20:5) You have deep purpose. Your quality of life is equal to the extent in which you believe this. And while every being on earth has a purpose, Christ - followers have extra motivation to discover … Continue reading The Compass of Your Life
The Bold Claims of Jesus and My GPS
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” (John 14:6-7) Is there any more bold a claim than this one from Jesus? Recently a few … Continue reading The Bold Claims of Jesus and My GPS