13 “To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. (Job 12:13 NIV) When wisdom, power, counsel and understand are all in God’s hands why would we think that we needed anything more? When we rely upon Him for everything all these things are ours. He sends His Spirit to be our guide. … Read more

10 Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10 NIV) When we strive to gain others approval we can quickly fall short. Not necessarily … Read more

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV) Yesterday we looked at being called by name. Today we look at being called to a purpose. Many times it is hard to see how all … Read more

43 But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. (Isaiah 43:1 NIV) When someone calls us by name, they tend to know us. We feel special, acknowledged when … Read more

25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? (Matthew 6:25 NIV) The first of the year can become a tense time. We tend to be dealing … Read more