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: Sanctification
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.
BEST OF TQFG: If you want relief from the ‘Angry Father Look,’ just confess.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from July 23, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team 3 When I kept silence [before I confessed], my bones wasted away through my groaning all the day long. 4 For day and night Your hand [of displeasure] was heavy upon me; my moisture was turned into the… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: If you want relief from the ‘Angry Father Look,’ just confess.
Acres of Diamonds
For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off. – Deuteronomy 30:11, KJV We like to complicate matters. It’s just our way. Take, for example, the famous Acres of Diamonds story, popularized in the late 1800s and early 1900s by American Baptist minister Russell… Continue reading Acres of Diamonds
How many signs do you need to trust?
And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house. – Judges 6:15, KJV When we first meet Gideon, his faith is tiny. By the time we finish reading about Gideon, he has become the faith-filled,… Continue reading How many signs do you need to trust?
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?
BEST OF TQFG: God has your presents ready. He’s just waiting for the right time to give them to you.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from March 16, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team …we have [granted us as our present possessions] the requests made of Him. – 1 John 5:15, Amplified Bible On Christmas morning when I was growing up, my mother did not allow my sister and I to enter… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: God has your presents ready. He’s just waiting for the right time to give them to you.
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.