Humbly asking God questions is something we should not be afraid of. God knows our hearts, and when we come to Him with humility, He understands the motives behind our questions. The angel Gabriel visited a virgin named Mary, who would become the mother of Jesus. Luke 1:28 Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, favored …
Assisting someone who hurt you can bring healing as we see the other person through the lens of Christ. When someone hurts us, it is a two-pronged attack by the enemy. The first part of the attack is the wounding, and the second is far more deceptive and consequential. This is the temptation to become …
We need to be seeking Godly advice throughout our lives, especially when we have come to the end of ourselves. When we are children, we learn to ask for help because we don’t know. Children raise their hands in a classroom or bring their questions to an adult. They are curious, and they need help …
As Assyria was threatening to attack Jerusalem, we see Hezekiah and his friends in sackcloth. 2 Kings 19:1As soon as King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes and covered himself with sackcloth and went into the house of the Lord. 2 And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the secretary, and …
There is something about forgiveness when we fail that enables us to feel the love of Jesus in a new way. Failing can be humbling. We may think that we would never fall into that trap by the enemy, and then, in weakness, we do. On Thursday evening, the day before Jesus was crucified, Peter …
Can daily living be worship? So often, modern Christians categorize worship as happening in a church building on Sunday morning. Each Christian tradition has what they call an order of worship. It may include a particular song style, Scripture reading, a teaching time, and prayers. While this gathering together to worship is essential, it is …
Returning to the Lord can be one of the most difficult life experiences and the most beneficial. To return to the Lord, we must humble ourselves and ask the Lord to forgive us. Perhaps you have drifted away from the Lord, and He is calling you to return to Him today. Scripture gives us insight …
Have you ever thought about the importance of humbling ourselves? If you have, you know it is not easy to humble yourself. When we admit we are wrong and apologize it takes great courage. When we take those steps to humble ourselves it also impacts people around us. I believe this is because every person …