The Practical Requirements of Comfort
We must employ the divinely sanctioned means of comfort modeled by the Apostle Paul to experience God’s strength and hope in the midst of difficult times.
We must employ the divinely sanctioned means of comfort modeled by the Apostle Paul to experience God’s strength and hope in the midst of difficult times.
The problem with worldly ambition is that it is misdirected. God is great; we are sinful. God is infinite; we are finite. God is the only sovereign authority that is; we are impotent – so impotent that we are not able to…
Essential to developing, cultivating, and maintaining a vibrant love for God is the practice of continually recalling and affirming the profound expressions of love God has demonstrated toward us.
In light of our utter dependence and inherent weakness as human beings we should enthusiastically and thoughtfully give credit to our gracious God for his kind and sovereign provision in our lives.
We must be mindful of God’s unfathomable power and greatness as we consider his creation and seek his gracious gifts in prayer.
God grants his profound encouragement and strength as we turn our attention to the truth regarding his greatness and our life-changing redemption detailed in his word.
We must always seek to purposefully worship God as our Maker and Provider with heartfelt joy and specificity.
God expects our lives to be characterized by joyful thanksgiving, because he deserves it and we need it.
We must be quick to give up our prerogatives for other Christians whose conscience might be tweaked over the exercise of our freedom.
Regardless of your present circumstances you always have plenty of reasons to give God a heartfelt thank-you.
God expects us to live joyful and godly lives no matter how difficult or how long the seasons of suffering last in our lives.