Posts with the tag “important”

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6    Have you ever been in a hurry to move forward, to take matters into your own hands when God seems silent? It’s a natural inclination—to want to take control, to make things happen according to our own timetable. But rushing ...  Read More

"The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." - Proverbs 4:7   Wisdom is often regarded as one of the most valuable treasures we can possess. It guides our decisions, shapes our character, and leads us on the path of righteousness. As followers of Christ, we are called to seek wisdom diligently and to constantly strive to grow wiser in our daily liv...  Read More

"And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" - Esther 4:14   Life is full of divine appointments—moments when God invites us to step into His purpose and plan. Yet, there's a sobering reality: if we hesitate or miss out on what God has for us, He may raise up someone else to fulfill His intentions. The blessings, satisfaction, and heavenly rewards that person r...  Read More

"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry" - James 1:19   How often do we find ourselves in conversations where we're not really listening, but just waiting for our turn to speak? Or worse, how often do we talk over someone, thinking our opinion is more important? It's time to remember the wise words of James 1:19 a...  Read More

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.” – Hosea 4:6  Are you ignoring God? Maybe God has given you specific instructions on what He wants you to do. It could be taking a job, ending a relationship, quitting an addiction, cutting o...  Read More

“And He who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” - Romans 8:27-29 Have you ever tried to call someone – maybe it was urgent, and you needed to tell them something quickly – and as y...  Read More

“’Get out of here, Satan,’ Jesus told him. ‘For the Scriptures say, You must worship the Lord your God and serve only Him.’ Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus.” - Matthew 4:10-11  When it comes to facing temptations, Jesus gave us the perfect blueprint to follow. As we have seen over the past few days, Satan tempted Jesus on three different occasions. And here we are,...  Read More

“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” - Acts 20:35  Over the last few days, we have talked about the importance of community. As believers in Christ, it is vital to have a group of people around us who are also pursuing the will of God and c...  Read More

“Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.” - Proverbs 19:20  As believers in Christ, we need people. God created us with the need for human interaction. It is how we are wired. He never intended for us to do life alone. Let’s face it, life is hard. It is even harder when we don’t have like-minded people walking alongside us to help us through the tough times...  Read More