Following God’s lead.
Sometimes we get distracted by stressors, achieving success, and worrying about insignificant things. This life is a small part of a bigger story. It would be wise to remember that. Life is short, so what we decide to focus on matters. Let us focus on the things that last beyond …
Being obedient to God’s word shows that we trust him. It’s also an act of love. When we do the things God asks us to do, it allows us to be guided towards a better life. These instructions protect us from harm, help us to mature, and teach us how …
Thinking about your problems, responsibilities, and things that may go wrong is something we all do. Dwelling on these things to a point where you worry about them can steal your peace. God desires for us to live in peace. He never expected us to carry burdens on our own. …
There seems to be a lot of anger in the world. Anger, like most emotions, can be contagious and spread quickly. If you’re not careful, it can creep into your heart before you even notice. As followers of Christ, we are expected not to match the negativity of the world. …
We often show grace to others, but we tend to be hard on ourselves. We can become disappointed and frustrated with ourselves when we make mistakes. God looks at you with love and patience, and he’s quick to forgive. Jesus already knows your weaknesses, mistakes, and your doubts. Yet he …
Trusting what we can see is easy. We can see the paycheck, the doctor’s report, and our current circumstances. Faith requires us to look beyond what we can see. Believing that God is working even when we can’t see the results is an example of living by faith. Choosing to …
Loving one another is a daily choice. To love each other the way God loves us is an unconditional love. None of us deserves the love God shows us, but he loves us no matter what we’ve done. This is the way we are to love each other. Love never …
Unexpected storms happen in life causing uncertainty, fear, and exhaustion. Sometimes we wonder how we’ll be able to get through them. During these seasons, trusting that God is present with us and believing he will help us is important. When you feel overwhelmed, pray for God to strengthen you. God’s …
No matter what decision needs to be made, praying before acting is wise. Allow God to give you guidance so you’re making the best decision for yourself and others. You may think you know what’s best, but you don’t have all the information like God does. When we pray before …
Now is the time to do the things you’ve been putting off doing related to nurturing relationships. Reach out to people you haven’t spoken to in a long while. Forgive those who have wronged you. Apologize for any wrongs you’ve done to others. Make amends and restore broken relationships. Then …
