13 For if we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. (2 Corinthians 5:13 CSB) Have you ever done anything for your faith (for God) that others thought you were out of your mind? Probably not, most will never go...
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66 Teach me good judgment and discernment,for I rely on your commands.67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,but now I keep your word.68 You are good, and you do what is good;teach me your statutes. (Psalms 116:66-68 CSB) We sometimes need to be taught a lesson. Possibly even a painful one. However, God...
Self-control
Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control. (Proverbs 25:28) I will admit freely that I have trouble here and this scripture convicts my soul to strive to not allow my walls to be broken down. And really, if you think about it, this is...
Malleable
A king’s heart is like channeled water in the Lord’s hand:He directs it wherever he chooses. (Proverbs 21:1 CSB) There are so many forces active in this world. So many competing agendas and so many conflicting ideologies. But there is but one God in control of them all. It may be...
Act with Boldness
12 Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness. (2 Corinthians 3:12 CSB) Do you act with great boldness? Or do you sit back waiting for others to do so? I get it, not everyone has the personality to act with great boldness. Even if you do, you...