“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,”
Colossians 3:23
Do everything as if God’s name is on it because his name is on you.
Sarah laughed in disbelief when God said he would give her a son because she was much to old to bear a child.
We always doubt what God can actually do because of our limits but our incapabilities don’t make God any less capable
We believe the misconception that having enough faith can diminish our sufferings but our faith is intended to carry us through our struggles not make them disappear.
Our trials are meant to make us more like Jesus and expose us to his glory.
“For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.”
1 Cor. 1:17
Degrees don’t certify you for discipleship. Jesus does. He doesn’t call the equipped he equips the called.
Our culture tends to spotlight the put-together persona, but sometimes God likes to turn those expectations on their heads and use a vessel not so obvious. Don’t doubt the work God wants to do through you because your earthly mind can’t see the significance of your weakness.
In Luke, the older brother is angry with the celebration of his brothers return cuz even though his life was honorable to his father, no celebration was held at his expense
Demanding what we believe we are due pushes us toward a prideful stance that hinders our ability to love
Don’t expect consistent growth without consistent effort.
“Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.”
1 Corinthians 9:25
“...I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him...” Acts 10:34-35
Nothing we do will make God love us more than others. Don’t compare yourself to fellow believers. Comparison is the death to true contentment.