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| Paul could say this to the Corinthian church because he went through troubles in Asia. They were crushed and overwhelmed beyond their ability to endure ... more>> |
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| ...Most people spend so much time regretting the past and worrying about the future, they have no time for today! Commit to making the most of each moment of each day. Jesus said, "Don't be anxious about tomorrow... more>> |
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| ... the beauty of God's world gave me added appreciation for the amazing variety of plants, creatures, and scenery God has provided for us to enjoy. When I praise God for something... more>> |
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"Do not boast about [what you're going to do] tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth" (Proverbs 27:1 NIV). The Bible offers three timeless principles for facing an uncertain future:
1. Let God set your goals. It's foolish to make any plans without first consulting God. He's the only one who does know the future, and he's eager to guide you through it. The Bible says "We may make our plans, but God has the last word" (Proverbs 16:1 GNT). In other words, planning without praying is presumption. Start by praying, "God, what do you want me to do?"... << more >> |
Our successes are our greatest threats. They have a way of telling us we can do things by ourselves. When things come too easily too often, we get puffed up with pride and we become vulnerable to temptation. We become prideful and begin to forget our need for God and think we can do it ourselves (we think we have the winning formula). When pride creeps in then we leave room for the devil to attack << more >>
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