Does God need our help? ∙

Does God need our help? ∙ I said to the LORD, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.” – Psalms 16:2 Job 22:2-3  2 Can a person do anything to help God? Can even a wise person be helpful to him?  3 Is it any advantage to the Almighty ifContinue reading “Does God need our help? ∙”

The Father’s Good Hands ∙

The Father’s Good Hands ∙ We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps. – Proverbs 16:9 2 Kings 8:1-6  1 Elisha had told the woman whose son he had brought back to life, “Take your family and move to some other place, for the LORD has called for a famine on IsraelContinue reading “The Father’s Good Hands ∙”

Character-driven prayer ∙

Character-driven prayer ∙ Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few. – Ecclesiastes 5:2 Matthew 6:8-10  8 Your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!  9 Pray likeContinue reading “Character-driven prayer ∙”

Outrage fatigue ∙∙

Outrage fatigue ∙∙ Lawlessness will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. – Matthew 24:12 John 14:1, 27  1 Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.  27 I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace IContinue reading “Outrage fatigue ∙∙”

Here I am – Hineni ∙

Here I am – Hineni ∙ Moses said, “I will turn aside to see this great sight.” – Exodus 3:3 Exodus 3:2-6  2 There, the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from the middle of a bush. Moses stared in amazement. Though the bush was engulfed in flames, it didn’tContinue reading “Here I am – Hineni ∙”