What I’m Looking For
We live in times now where we know better what we do not want, but are unsure of setting our foot down on what we do want. But let us really take time to reflect this question, what are you looking for? What do you really want in this life? May the word of God help us restore a new set of spiritual desires to help us stand firm with an eternal perspective.
Marred But Mendable
We all want to be a nice piece of work, but many times, we can start well, but be marred in the middle, by some failures, setbacks, weaknesses, shame or hurts. But it does not stop there. We are all a work in progress until the day we meet Jesus again. But till then, do we see that we have a masterful Potter in charge of our making?
Judged For A Good Reason
The Lord has given us His love, His wisdom and courage. So no matter how people look at us, let our hearts be purified to do all things for the purpose of glorifying Him, so that our hearts can be upright and blameless as His beloved children. If we are to “perform”, let it be for the sake of Christ and the gospel.
Offloading That Heavy Heart
As we are laden with our heavy hearts, let us fix our eyes on the Lord, remembering His faithfulness, love and purpose, so that we will restore a hope rested upon Him. When we continue doing so, you will be able to meet God’s tender, healing and wise guidance to lay down our burdens one by one, and then strengthening your spirit.
Get In The Ring With Our Doubts
In the same way like a wrestling match, we are also in a daily match. And the opponent is the many lies that may attack our hearts and minds to go against or doubt God’s truth. It may seem like a hassle or scary thing to get into the wrestling ring with our doubts, and face them. But may we find strength in knowing that we are doing it with the Lord and with His promises carved in our hearts, this match may be a long process, but a sure win.
Fashioned In Christ
If we were brought to our spiritual wardrobe, what would be in there? It may be true that by knowledge we know about God, we may believe in Him and the goodness He gives, but the disparity comes when it flows into the day to day living. We may often be putting on clothings of frustration, discontentment, anger, worry, fear or bitterness on our spirit instead. So how do we put off these old garments and be fashioned in Christ?
Severing Bitter Roots
When not being dealt with, the wounds of bitterness will become rooted and even if we use our own will to protect our hearts, trying to think positively, the bitterness in our hearts will grow to be like a sword, ready to attack or affect our perspective of things, our relationship with God and with others. So how do we sever bitterness at its roots?
Apprenticeship With God
Apprenticeship with God may be a lifetime programme, but as we come to be trained in our Master’s pattern of teaching, skills of discernment and understanding of His guidebook, we will come to see that it is one that may be tough at first, but is necessary and gets sweeter as years go by.
“I Lack No Good Thing In Him”
Psalm 34:10 tells us, “The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” This promise is assured to those who pursue the Lord. However, it is hard to digest this because we may still be in a situation of lack. So how can we not be disheartened? How do I internalise this verse that I “lack no good thing” in the Lord?
Opportunity To Disobey
When presented with opportunities to disobey God in our lives, let us turn to the Word, challenge our thoughts, justify our emotions only with the Truth and remember Jesus’ last words to Satan when He was tempted, “ Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.”
