26 on frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from robbers, danger from my own people, danger from Gentiles, danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger at sea, danger from false brothers; (2 Corinthians 11:26 ESV) What dangers do you face daily? Paul faced many dangers in his missionary journeys. Some of...
Understand
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV) Today’s scripture is a well worn passage that we do not always adhere to or even fully understand. In fact it is our incessant need...
Nothing Holding You Back
19 I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations. For just as you once presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification. (Romans 6:19 ESV) What holds you back in your relationship...
Realigning Our Focus
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV) While difficulties cause many people anxiety, God’s peace is available to us. This serenity does not depend on whether circumstances improve. Rather, it’s a result of...
Alone
23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, (Matthew 14:23 ESV) We are often afraid of the idea of being alone. Granted, God made us to be creatures of community. However, He too knew that if...