Receiving wise advice can be instrumental in fulfilling God’s plans for our lives. And we all need wise advice as we journey through life. We are better together, including seeking out advice from someone wiser than ourselves. Proverbs 12:15 Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. [1] I recently …
You may not be aware that God has a plan for each of us, but He does. Yes, the Lord does give us free will, but only when the Lord leads us can His plan for our lives unfold in the way He desires. Every day, we make choices that can lead us closer to …
I remember an elderly gentleman who was very ill and near death, yet he was filled with the power of hope. How could that be? This man was hopeful because he knew Jesus as his Lord and Savior. He may have been near death, but he also looked forward to being with the Lord for …
God’s plans are amazing, and an example is the creation of this world and all that is in it. Take time today to look around your natural world. Look at the trees, the clouds in the sky, the stars at night, and especially the people in your life. Think about what an amazing Creator we …
God’s plan unfolds despite sinful man. It is reassuring when God’s plan moves forward in the world, which gives us hope. When satan rebelled and took a third of the angels with him, God’s plan still unfolded in His timing. When Adam and Eve fell into sin, God’s plan continued to unfold. Unlike us, the …
How do we act when God’s plan intersects our lives? As you read this, you may not be aware that God has a plan for your life. I did not realize God had a plan for my life until I became more mature in faith. Psalm 139:16You saw me before I was born. Every day …
Have you considered how the Holy Spirit helps carry out God’s plan? The Lord has a plan for each of our lives. Ephesians 2:8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we …
Living a life that honors God is not something you may be thinking about but should! Paul wrote in Philippians 4:8And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of …
God’s plan can seem unusual because we don’t see things from God’s perspective and what He is trying to accomplish. In the Bible, there are many examples where God’s people must trust the Lord’s plan even when it does not make sense. God called Noah to build the ark on dry land in an era …
Honesty is a simple word yet has a mountain of meaning and implications. Honesty is “the quality or fact of being honest, uprightness, and fairness.”[1] Throughout history, honest people have been admired and impacted those around them. Who in your life has influenced you by their honesty? While honesty is God’s desire for each of …