If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it may be time to take a step back and see if there’s anything you’re juggling that you should let go of- or pass on to someone else.
You can do a better job with less- than when you’re stretched too thin.
If you’re hoping money will fix all of your struggles- reach out to our Heavenly Father instead. In Christ, He can introduce you- not to fleeting happiness, but true joy.
Maybe you want to start working out- try doing just a 2-minute run. Maybe you want to start reading your Bible more- make time to read for just two minutes a day and see where it leads. With prayer and dedication, these small habits will become your new routine.
One of the most powerful ways we can make an impact in this world starts in our own homes. Create an atmosphere of love to keep your kids emotionally stable and secure. Teach them to appreciate and respect the deep values that glorify our Heavenly Father.
Your kids are watching. Be an example worthy of being imitated.
In the Bible, when the woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of the Savior’s garment, Jesus already knew that she was going to touch Him. He already knew she was in the crowd. After all, He is God in the flesh. Now, while He could have pointed her out, Jesus asked, “Who touched Me?”
God wants us to ignore the crowd around us, look past the chaos, and approach His throne boldly. It could have been an unmentioned miracle, but Jesus would have this unnamed woman speak up publicly, for what she sought after and received from Him. Jesus said to her, “Your faith has made you whole,”. She wasn’t just made well, but WHOLE- completely restored.
So, what are you desperately believing God for? And what are you willing to risk? Whatever you do, be bold in your pursuit of God
Rather than focusing on scientific details of the origin of life, the book of Genesis focuses on sharing the world’s purpose and how it’s meant to function.
The author, John Walton, says that the book of Genesis is telling us how God turned this house into a home.
When you go to a friend’s house, you aren’t concerned with how the foundation was poured or the layout of the plumbing. You’re more interested in how this space is used to bring loved ones together. In other words, you’re less focused on the “how” and more focused on the “why” of the house.
The book of Genesis is not a science textbook. It’s the first in a collection that share the story of God and His people.
One question I hear often is, “If God really loves me, then why am I going through such a hard time?”
Well, God never promised us that life would be without difficulty. He’s given each of us a free will. And like a rock, when thrown into the water makes ripples over the entire pond, frivolous choices made by us or others can cause problems.
But be encouraged because the Bible tells us that God “…causes all things to work together for our good.”
So the next time a problem comes your way, ask God how to handle it. Then, let Him use it to bring good into your life.
A boy was told by his father not to play with his watch while he was away. However, not long after he left, the boy decided to just have a look. He put it on just like he always saw his dad and began playing around the house. Before long, he tripped, fell and landed on the watch. (glass break sounds)
When his dad came home, his son was nowhere in sight, hiding in shame for what he had done.
This isn’t a new story. Adam and Eve hid from God when they realized what they had done. Sin and guilt had drove a wedge between God and His children. So, He came as a man, to die in our place, so He could call His children home.
Sin had broken something. A watch, a relationship. But nothing is ever too broken for God.
