thoughts on life and faith
7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7) Discipline can be counter to what we so easily settle for. Yet, a God sized purpose demands a relentless yes to discipline When we pursue such discipline, we pursue how God has wired us. His … Continue reading A Relentless “Yes”
33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 34 Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." (Matthew 6:33-34) True and blessed surrender starts with putting God in His rightful place as King of … Continue reading Surrender Devotional: Day 5
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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