He stooped. Low enough to sleep in a manger, work in a carpentry shop, sleep in a fishing boat. Low enough to rub shoulders with crooks & lepers. Low enough to be spat upon, slapped, nailed, & speared. Low. Low enough to be buried.
And then he stood. https://t.co/iwEq82GhID
Let’s ask God which distraction we need to distance ourselves from in order to grow closer to Him, & then let’s do the hard & holy work of denying ourselves.
Because a deeper level of intimacy with Him will always be worth the cost. | @LysaTerKeurst
I’m burdened over many good people who are buying into idea that alcohol is OK. I have never met a family that has been made better or stronger by the use of alcohol but I have ministered to scores of families that have been destroyed by it. Best plan? Stay away! Proverbs 20:1
"If you set out to make a change but you don't count the cost, it’s just a matter of time before the reality of the challenge will outstrip your desire for change. Count the cost, then make a move. Progress is always worth the price." Pastor @stevenfurtick
When the days feel too long and the wait feels too hard, may we remember... God loves us too much to answer our prayers at any other time than the right time. And He loves us too much to answer our prayers any other way than the right way.