No matter how much someone doesn't deserve my forgiveness, it doesn't matter in the light of eternity. There is no other answer I can give for not obeying God's word.
The struggle of submission
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Why our minds are a mess, and what God did about it
Our disordered thoughts are just one example of the thousands of ways that our human sin nature still affects us to this day. In our heads, not understanding or revering the actual glory of God, we believe that we know better, so we try to re-write God’s intention toward us so that it fits our small misshapen box.
Making God the Center
Putting God at the center of my life has brought me more fulfillment and peace and joy than I ever had when I was living for myself.
I was rescued
My story is simple. But simple can be powerful. The truth is, I was dead in my sin: anxious, panicky, worried for the future, wound tightly up into myself. Believing Jesus and beginning to walk in his way, freed me from all the burdens I was trying to carry myself. Now I have incomprehensible, unimaginable, other-worldly peace. It's a peace only God can give. Life is still painful and tragedy remains unchanged, but with God, in Jesus, I can walk through anything unscathed.
Lament like King David
Biblical lament is an expression of sorrow poured out to God. It willingly bends under the pain of earthly circumstance and continues to trust in the face of doubt.
How creation and scripture inspire repentance
Repentance is a turning away from sin and toward God. It is the realization that our way is lacking and His is perfect. The author of Psalm 19 is saying that both creation and the law preach God in different ways and intend on leading us toward himself.
Transform Your Thought Life
Because of his love for us, he has given us a solution for our restless minds. His word. (The Bible) The Word. (Jesus) Yes, he has already given us the key for transforming our minds from lost to found, and it rests in our saying YES to him. By receiving and accepting wisdom we can grow in maturity, faithfulness, and holiness.
The Refiner’s fire
We get a peek into God’s point of view when it comes to allowing suffering in our lives. While we will never truly know why this or that was allowed to come upon us, the Word of God offers comfort through this concept of the refiner’s fire as a path to intimacy, fellowship, and righteousness before God. Is not this the end goal of every believer’s longing heart? Closeness with Him who loves our souls?
Let’s Read Proverbs
Designed for a 5-day week, these plans are kind and forgiving to the busy person who is prone to falling behind on reading because you have two extra weekend days to make it up. And even if you stay permanently behind, who cares? Reading the Bible is not a race to perfection; it is an intimate step into God’s heart for his people. Take it at your own pace and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author of your faith (Hebrews 12:2).
A Christmas Meditation
And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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