I got caught. I did it again. I leaned on the wrong thing. And I didn’t even realize it. I was listening to someone the other day who, in the midst of his monologue, brought up Proverbs 3:5-6. It’s one of my favorites. I’ve very often quoted it, admonished others with it, and prayed through…
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Suffering
For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ (2 Corinthians 1:5). In this world we will have sufferings, afflictions, trials, and tribulations. Yet Jesus overcame. He never promised we wouldn’t suffer. In truth, we suffer in this world whether we have Jesus or not.…
Obedience
I’m reading Acts 10 and there’s so much in there. I could study and talk about Jews and Gentiles in the early church, baptism and the Holy Spirit, unclean and clean things, following and worshiping God. There’s so much. And there are so many theological hotbeds in the chapter, debates and discussions. But how does…
God Is Sovereign
“Did you forget that I’m sovereign?” That’s what the Lord asked me this morning. I was inclined to say, “Of course not.” It was my knee-jerk response. But then I stopped short. Why was the Lord asking me this? If I hadn’t forgotten, then why was He putting His finger there? The truth is, as…
Heavy Burden
God is enough. His yoke is easy, His burden is light. What burdens, then, am I taking on that are not from Him? What load am I carrying that is not mine? His burden is light. Why is this burden I’m carrying so heavy? This is what He says to me: It’s not your job.…
God is Good
God is good. I need to live and choose joy. I need to glorify His Name. There are hard days and there are easy days, good days and bad days, but that doesn’t change that my God is good. My God is on His throne. My God doesn’t change. My God’s word is good. God…
Does God Want Perfection?
Does God want perfection from me? Do I want perfection from my children? In truth, I don’t really care that much. I just want to enjoy hanging out with each other. Yes, I want them to do what I say, but if they don’t, at the end of the day, do I care more about…
Seasons of Chastening
“I am the one who has seen affliction because of the rod of His wrath. He has driven me and made me walk in darkness and not in light.” (Lamentations 3:1-2) There are seasons of trial, seasons of chastening. We like to talk about blessings and good things and joy. And these are all true…
Trusting God With His Answer
When the Babylonians took Israel into captivity, a remnant was left in Judah. They asked Jeremiah to seek the Lord for them so they would know what to do. Should they stay, or go to Egypt? They said they would do whatever God told them. Ten days later, God spoke to Jeremiah. Ten days is…
What I Expect
When we do everything God has told us to do, we expect a certain outcome. I, for one, expect a positive outcome. I expect tangible, clear, good things. But that’s not always what I get. It’s not always what anyone gets. Not at first. David was anointed king, obeyed God, fought for Israel, submitted to…