… if we (literally) plan to obey God, we put ourselves in position any day of the week to hear what He wants us to do next, and then to have Him bless us with the supernatural joy of following Him.
-P Shirer
For the Christian, it is a mistaken to think that the gospel is only the starting point to be moved on from. “The gospel is not a hotel to pass through but a home to live in”
Lord, so many of my problems stem from not remembering you. I forget your wisdom and so I worry. I forget your grace and so I get complacent. I forget your mercy and so I get resentful of others. Help me remember who you are every moment of the day. Amen.
Many trials don’t feel light and momentary, but Scripture says they are. The grand scheme of God’s purposes will far outweigh our suffering and eventually overwhelm it. https://t.co/bqbjC00gVw
If sinners be damned at least let them leap toHell over our dead bodies. &if they perish, let them perish w/ our arms wrapped about their knees, imploring them to stay. If Hell must be filled, let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, &let not one go unwarned & unprayed for
This is really comforting in the chaotic political climate and election season-
“...the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom He will....”
Daniel 4:17
O God, take my heart, for I cannot give it; and when Thou hast it, keep it, for I cannot keep it for Thee; and save me in spite of myself.
Fenelon’s prayer. My prayer.
John Piper: “What we need today is not a higher opinion of ourselves, but a bigger view of God. He is the root of real happiness — not our own self-esteem.”