Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.
From Proverbs 16:2: “All one’s ways may be pure in one’s own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit.”
Edwin Hubbel Chapin (1814-1880) was an American pastor and poet. He also served as editor of the CHRISTIAN LEADER.
God’s plans are not hindered when the events of this world are carnal or secular. His presence penetrates, regardless.
From Psalm 138:4: “All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord, for they have heard the words of your mouth.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
Most of us would rather not wait or struggle to understand the Lord’s will. But that’s how we grow in our relationship with Him.
From Psalm 27:14: “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”
Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer. He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.
Remember, ultimately we are not submitting to human authority but to divine authority.
From 1 Thessalonians 3:11-12: “Now may our God and Father Himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for You.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
Routine is God’s way of saving us between our times of inspiration.
From 2 Peter 1:5: “For this very reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with excellence, and excellence with knowledge.”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
The common response to trials is resistance, if not outright resentment. How much better that we open the doors of our hearts and welcome the God-ordained trials as honored guests for the good they do in our lives.
From 1 Peter 1:6-7: “In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
Things will happen that seem to be totally contradictory, but these are God’s arrangements. My job is simply to obey it.
From Joshua 1:9: “I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
If you will give God your right to yourself, He will make a holy experiment out of you. God’s experiments always succeed.
From Romans 12:1-2: “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, on the basis of God’s mercy, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable act of worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
God is constantly working in our hearts and circumstances to achieve His will for our lives.
From Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer. He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.
The hand of God casts a shadow of the cross across your life. Sit down at the foot of the cross and deliberately submit your soul to His mighty hand.
From Romans 9:16: “So it depends not on human will or exertion but on God who shows mercy.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
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