How God Views the Self-Directed Man
Worldly wisdom amounts to nothing in the eyes of our omniscient, all-wise Father (1 Corinthians 1:20), and He expects His children to request and follow His guidance.
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Worldly wisdom amounts to nothing in the eyes of our omniscient, all-wise Father (1 Corinthians 1:20), and He expects His children to request and follow His guidance.
The likes of Noah, Abraham and Paul, himself, are counting on you. You've got the baton now, and they can't receive the prize they fought so hard for until you finish.
Has God permitted a time of darkness in your world? But be assured, God has a pattern. He has a plan. He is not finished.
What verse do you turn to when life feels like a battle? Check out these 8 verses. “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”
God calls every believer to embrace Kingdom greatness. As I continue to immerse myself in Jesus’ words and character, I realize that salvation is only the spark to the flame of our intimate and…
As a believer, your faith is not based upon your opinion, but upon the truth of God.
I confess; I am a worrier. I worry too much, often about things in the past, often about things over which I have no control and often over things that probably won’t even happen.
Heartache and pain is part of life. It can either bring us closer to the One who can transform the difficulties of life into fruit, or it can make us bitter, angry, and full…
Do you feel more anxious now than you did at the beginning of the year? Or has your faith blossomed and your reliance on Jesus become more consistent?
"I leaped from my chair in excitement when I realized that God loves me as much as He loves His only begotten Son!"
I just can't get enough of the view of the mountain. Like God, even though I don't see it all the time it is still there in all its' splendour.
How can we make a time of waiting more tolerable, even fruitful? “I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.”Psalm 130: 5
She wept as she told me of the difficulties in their marriage. They were pulling in different directions. Jesus talked about this very thing.
When you believe in God, the Spirit of Truth smiles. Ask the Spirit of God to unveil any lies. If you long for the truth, he’ll reveal it to you.
“Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.“ Psalm…
God has promised us that just as he is eternal and will live forever, so are those who pursue a relationship with him and are committed to his will.
We tend to be worried and distracted, giving attention to the challenges around us instead of the Word of God.
Question: Which unnecessary obligations do you have that are preventing you from serving God to the fullest of your ability?
After Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, He told them, “Since, I your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each others feet. I have given you an example to follow.…
God always knows how to find us. In fact, He even knows when we are trying to hide from Him. He doesn’t shame us for losing our way.
Do you judge by the standards you have been taught or do you turn to God, and seek understanding from Him? Do you see with your eyes, or with God’s eyes?
Salvation is instantaneous, but discipleship is a lifelong journey. We will need each other’s encouragement—and the grace and mercy of God—as we learn to forgive the way Jesus taught us.
Dear Lord, as I obey your will, please give me courage to do what you want me to do. Take away the fear as I walk out your plans for me. Amen.