As for me, I said in my haste and alarm, I am cut off from before Your eyes. But You heard the voice of my supplications when I cried to You for aid. – Psalm 31:22, Amplified Bible (AMP) Here is where our anxiety originates: our haste. When we want something now that we cannot… Continue reading The mechanism of character development.
Category: Christlikeness
How to approach life’s distractions.
For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet: – Mark 7:25, KJV Life is filled with distractions. It doesn’t matter what stage of life we are in, there are things we need to do, and there are things that distract us from… Continue reading How to approach life’s distractions.
Which path to advancement?
And Samuel said unto the people, It is the Lord that advanced Moses and Aaron, and that brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt. – 1 Samuel 12:6, KJV Since the Garden of Eden, people have wanted to be more significant than they already are. It was the hope of being more… Continue reading Which path to advancement?
The power of virtue.
And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman. – Ruth 3:11, King James Version (KJV) It’s easy to get discouraged when the culture around you is saturated with sin. When you see depravity… Continue reading The power of virtue.
Will you be highly or lightly esteemed?
Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. – 1 Samuel… Continue reading Will you be highly or lightly esteemed?
Have you been to spiritual boot camp?
Take [with me] your share of the hardships and suffering [which you are called to endure] as a good (first-class) soldier of Christ Jesus. – 2 Timothy 2:3, Amplified Bible (AMP) I have never served in the military, but I have a high regard for those who have. In talking with many friends and family… Continue reading Have you been to spiritual boot camp?
How God Reveals Himself: Part 2
And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. – Luke 24:27, King James Version (KJV) In yesterday’s post, we learned that God reveals Himself to mankind in three ways: creation, conscience, and the Bible. Today’s question is this: Can we trust what the Bible teaches… Continue reading How God Reveals Himself: Part 2
How well do you worship the Lord?
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. – John 4:24, King James Version (KJV) How well do you worship the Lord? After studying John 4:24, I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m a horrible worshipper. I hope you measure up better than I do. The… Continue reading How well do you worship the Lord?
Are you really at His feet?
But Martha [overly occupied and too busy] was distracted with much serving; and she came up to Him and said, Lord, is it nothing to You that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me [to lend a hand and do her part along with me]! – Luke 10:40,… Continue reading Are you really at His feet?
BEST OF TQFG: The wilderness has its benefits.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from October 24, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Then Jesus was led (guided) by the [Holy] Spirit into the wilderness (desert) to be tempted (tested and tried) by the devil. – Matthew 4:1, Amplified Bible (AMP) The idea of “wandering in the wilderness” doesn’t gin up happy… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: The wilderness has its benefits.