“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 (NASB) Just as David in the Bible was faced with the challenges of overtaking the giant, you are faced daily with challenges, some of which you don’t understand, others which seem overbearing. In the very next verse in...
Choose At the Moment of Temptation
Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts, and do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace. Romans 6:12-14 NASB We have a choice to make at the moment of temptation. As...
Prescription for Worry
“I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak His praises. I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart. Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt His name together. I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me. He freed me from all my fears. Those who look to Him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; He...
Twenty Four Hours
“Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 5:15-17 NASB Part of managing your time well is to train yourself to be punctual, even if it means being five minutes early to an appointment. This same verse in the Message Bible reads, “So watch your step. Use your head. Make the...
The Difference Maker
“Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus [look to Him as your example in selfless humility].” Philippians 2:5 Amplified Bible There are a few things in life you can control. One of those is your attitude. Attitude is so important because it will determine how you respond or react throughout the day. I love what Charles Swindoll says about attitude, “We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on...