My walk with God is not just about me: It's about giving God my all, so that He can fully use me for His purpose in the lives of those around me. This week, I choose to love my family well by walking in full surrender to my God. ========================== Scripture 1...

That which is built of spirit and truth will survive, but that which is built of man's wisdom and effort cannot last. ================================== Scripture 1 Corinthians 3:12-13 "Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood,...

Elihu's lack of compassion turned what should have been a time to offer comfort and encouragement to Job, into a chance to vent his own anger and frustration. ===================== Scripture Job 32:18-20 18 For I am full of words; the spirit within me constrains me....

The blunt truth that Job points toward, is that it doesn't matter what a person may 'get out of it'...the almighty God of the universe deserves obedience and surrender simply by virtue of who he is. ==================== Scripture Job 21:15 What is the Almighty, that...

God is a God of truth, so my life must be built on truth if I hope to fulfill the purpose for which he created me. This week, I pray for wisdom to recognize when I am operating on assumptions so that my own pre-formed opinions would not prevent me from fulfilling that...

Some issues are my problem, but not my calling. I shouldn't ignore them, but nor can I devote all of my attention to solving them. So this week, I choose to engage my heart when issues arise. I choose to reject the 'not my problem' mindset, and instead pray for wisdom...

Today, I pray for peace in our world and peace for Israel--but not merely the temporary peace of politics, ceasefire negotiations, and military action. Instead, I pray for the eternal peace which only comes through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I pray that...

God is sovereign, and will fulfill His purposes—no matter what is permitted or tolerated by culture. ==================== Scripture Esther 1:15 "According to the law, what is to be done to Vashti, because she has not performed the command of King Ahaseurus delivered...

I choose to celebrate what God is doing--not only in my life, but in the lives of those around me. I choose to celebrate each outpouring of his spirit, each overflow of his provision and blessing, each example of his goodness...instead of playing the comparison game....

Jesus didn't feel the need to constantly speak--he was very comfortable listening, and used skillful questions to nudge people toward the truth and reveal their hearts. ============================= Scripture Luke 10:25-26 "And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to...

Hard work is a great thing--but 'anxious toil' shows a lack of faith in God. God doesn't promise that every season will be easy, but he gives rest to those he loves. ==================== Scripture Psalm 127:2 It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest,...

I don't want to ever find myself grieving for the past, when I should be celebrating what God is doing in the present. I don't ever want to forget that God's presence is the thing worth celebrating--not merely the method that he has used for seasons of my life....

God's river is limitless in its capacity to provide what I need. The only restriction is on how much of the current I allow to flow through me to those who need to experience his abundant life. ======================== Scripture Ezekiel 47:10-11 10 Fishermen will...

Worshiping God often involves communication and planning as much as it involves sacrifices and altars. Our worship was not intended to be a solo sport--it was intended to involve every one of us glorifying God as only we can, in unity together. This kind of unified...

Knowing that God is my help is not enough: I must 'seek God'. I must invest time in discovering his heart, and in finding His intentions and motivations. I must be bold to carry my dilemmas and problems to him, and ask my Father to help me. His help and deliverance is...

Because of his sacrifice, Christ has declared us righteous and holy before God...no longer controlled by godlessness, but now priests to God, and walking in His authority on earth! Truly, He is worthy to be praised! ======================= Scripture Revelation 5:9-10...

I want to let God use me to speak life into those around me. Not by avoiding difficult conversations, but by speaking life where death has begun to take root. ========================== Scripture Revelation 3:1-2 “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The...

God has designed me exactly the way he wants me, to carry out the purpose for which he created me. As long as my heart is fully surrendered to him, then he will be glorified even through those aspects of me which cause me frustration when I look in the mirror....