How Not to Become a Grumpy Old Man (Like Me)
My tendency to be negative happens because I get too focused on the thing (or person) right in my face, and I miss the bigger picture.
My tendency to be negative happens because I get too focused on the thing (or person) right in my face, and I miss the bigger picture.
It is a choice to take this on and to get rid of old thought patterns that will no longer serve us. To make room for what will move us forward.
Lay down your weapons of the past decade and pick up the spiritual weapons of the next decade which are rest, hope, trusting in His sovereignty, and accepting the invitation to “Come up here.”
Eventually, we begin to lose sight of God’s reality and value for our lives. We actually begin to believe we are capable of doing life on our own.
Aside from the seemingly harsh nature of this statement, doesn’t it strike you as odd that Jesus will actually tell some people on judgment day that He never knew them?
But what happens when I run out of coffee, have no plans to go camping, and my always delightful kids are making me crazy? Does my joy diminish?
I realized I was asking God for His blessings in my life and telling Him, “No, I don’t want that!” at the same time!
Interestingly enough, He says the way to rest is by taking HIS yoke upon ourselves. He offers us Himself. He is the one doing the work.
So why yes, man at Costco, I am trying to prove something to this world. My children are proof that God’s ways are good. That He is multigenerational.
Miracles will not just be a prophetic metaphor from past times, but a reality that are seen by all in the present time.
If we are using alcohol to escape reality, why not tap into the One who can help us survive in our reality?
The Lover of our souls is calling out to us, beloved. He’s inviting us into a depth of intimacy, revelation, and creativity that has never been experienced.
God’s will for you will never lead you to embrace so tightly to things that take your eyes off Him. His good spirit will lead us to even ground.
On January 3rd, 2020, US President, Donald Trump, authorized an airstrike in Baghdad that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.
He is reminding all of Christendom in the epochs yet to come that the Lord is lovingly attentive to those who are enduring unimaginable pain.
People frequently reference Matthew 6:33 and “seek first His kingdom” in discussions about waiting for a potential spouse. But, for years, I had no idea what the verse meant! So, let’s dig in.
Jesus of Nazareth was not remotely predictable, and that perhaps intrigued me more than anything. While many others dismissed him or dreamed of silencing him, I dreamed of conversing with him.
As we do our part to stay close to Him, He will be able to live through us with so much ease it will become effortless.
Because I pray. In fact, I have eaten more carpet fibers at the altar while praying, yet I am still waiting…. waiting for my breakthrough…my miracle.
If you find yourself among the wordless warriors this New Year, don’t lose heart. Instead, let’s look, together, at these words:
Life’s greatest riches make themselves known when non-essentials are stripped away.
If forgiveness is a choice, why is it so hard? What can we learn from the story of Jacob and Esau and how we can choose forgiveness today which results in freedom?
You’ll get there. You will learn the language you set out to learn if you keep going forward. It’s hard work but you can do it!
Don’t you know who this Jesus is? “Get out of the boat!” Step out onto those waves in faith and don’t you dare take your eyes off of Jesus.