Unlimited Resources Ephesians 3:20: "To him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us." A recent article in our local newspaper included these instructions: Ö PRESERVE RESOURCES BY USING LESS ENERG Ö REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE Ö CONSERVE WATER Environmentalists warn that we are systematically depleting our natural … [Read more...] about Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Crafting and Creating Genesis 1:1-2: "In the beginning God created" (v.1). I remember the day it dawned on me that I had been attempting to mold my world and its inhabitants into perfection -- to re-create according to my own image. Driving down the highway, I cried, "O, God, forgive me for trying to craft myself a perfect life -- perfect parents, perfect spouse, perfect children. I have … [Read more...] about Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Please Turn On The Light Job 28:12-24: "Where does understanding dwell? ...God understands the way to it and he alone knows where it dwells" (vv.20 and 23). One day last year my teenage son lost his billfold. He became aware of the loss late one evening after driving home from a date. He looked in his pockets, in the car, in his room and throughout the house. He searched the driveway and the … [Read more...] about Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Its A Lie! Revelation 21:4: "[God] will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain..." "Life is difficult. This...is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. ...Once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters," writes M. Scott Peck in The Road Less Traveled. Several years ago while attending … [Read more...] about Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Acknowledging Imperfection Isaiah 42:3: "A bruised reed he will not break.." "What a day! Everything has gone wrong!" moaned my friend. "Our car broke down, and it cost $800.00 to have it repaired this morning. When I finally got back home, the washer overflowed and flooded the kitchen floor. Then the school nurse called to tell me that my son has chicken pox! "I wonder if God is punishing me," … [Read more...] about Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Becoming Aware Luke 6:43-45: "For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks" (v.45). Jesus taught that a human being's words and actions are the result of what he thinks and believes. Several faulty thought patterns thwart our growth as mature individuals: 1. Absolutes such as: "I must never be afraid of the future." 2. Personalization such as: "When the boss criticizes a co-worker, he … [Read more...] about Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Totally Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:4-9: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast" (vv.8-9). I have frequently had the impression that everyone wants something from me. No wonder I've often wanted to run away. Then maybe the demands would stop -- and I would no longer have to perform. … [Read more...] about Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Are You Too Busy? Psalm 107:9: "He has satisfied the thirsty soul, and the hungry soul He has filled (NASB)." I glanced at the gas gauge. "I'll make it," I reasoned. "Don't have time to stop now." An hour later the red warning light blinked on. "Uh-oh, really getting low," I thought. "Probably should stop and get gas, but just don't have time. I think I can make it to the next exit." But I did … [Read more...] about Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Uncomplicated Delight Ecclesiastes 6:10: "God is more powerful than man is" (NCV). My husband and I sat in the concert hall with our guests. I was totally engrossed in the beautiful music, when it dawned on me. "I'm enjoying this concert for the sheer pleasure of it, without being preoccupied with my guests' thoughts, feelings, or reactions." I smiled. What uncomplicated delight! For years my … [Read more...] about Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect
Physical Limitations 1 Corinthians 6:20: "...honor God with your body." "Our bodies have limits, no matter how determined we are. We can go only so long without sleep, absorb so much information, make so many decisions, and do well at so many things," writes singer and author, Annie Chapman. This fact distresses those of us who want to do everything and do it "right." We push ourselves beyond … [Read more...] about Meditations for Christian Who Try to Be Perfect