Greater
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. (1 John 4:4)
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Content or Discontent
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:11-13)
The following is an excerpt from John C. Maxwell’s book Think on These Things.
Which tent do you live in?
All men live in one of two tents–content or discontent. In which do you live?
Reflecting the Father
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody. (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12)
Make it your AMBITION:
1. To lead a quiet life ~ we should all consider it an honor to live for God. May the actions we live out daily speak of our Lord and Saviour. In quietness, there is strength. Be aware of your actions, as each one does speak loudly of the one you serve. Serve in love moment by moment, breath by breath. Our actions often speak louder than our words. What are your actions saying to those who are around you?
Showing Compassion
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” (Lamentations 3:22-24)
On this earth we experience many great loves in many different forms, but the truth is the GREATEST LOVE of all comes through God. Because of His love given to us on a daily basis, we do not have to be consumed by the world’s madness. God’s love doesn’t fail us! It never let’s go. It never gives up on us. It sees through all our flaws. His love remains steadfast even through the moments that we are unsteady in our walk with the Lord.
Wearing the Right Shoe
He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noon day sun. (Psalm 37:6)
Let’s finish up this week in Chapter 17 of Life’s Compass for Eternal Treasure…
The walk through this passage of Psalm 37 has been leading us to a wonderful place. I don’t know if you noticed, but the last verse we covered kind of left us hanging. So what happens after you commit your heart to God? Well, He says, “He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noon day sun” (Psalm 37:6)…