Sep 20, 2023 | Spiritual Growth
I like sports. Whether it’s basketball, 
baseball, football, tennis, or any other sport, I marvel at how the athletes continuously push themselves to be better and better. They put forth extra effort so they can be the best they can be.
This made me think about our spiritual lives. Is our service and devotion to God listless, insincere, lukewarm, and even mediocre? Or are we on fire for the Lord, giving Him 100% of ourselves, and doing the very best we can for Him?
Second Peter 1:5-8 say, “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.” The key phrase in this passage is “make every effort.” (more…)
Jun 24, 2023 | Spiritual Growth
This is the final part of my 7-part series on why Christians shouldn’t worry. You can find links to the other parts of the series at the end of this post.
The seventh reason Christians shouldn’t worry is because God is in control. Stated another way, God is sovereign. One dictionary defines sovereign as “possessing supreme power; being unlimited in extent; having complete independence and freedom to do as one desires.” Daniel 4:35 (NIV) says, “All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He [God] does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: “What have you done?” (more…)
Jun 20, 2023 | Spiritual Growth
This is Part 6 of my 7-part series on why Christians shouldn’t worry. You can find links to the other parts of the series at the end of this post.
The sixth reason Christians shouldn’t worry is because God is with us. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) says, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (more…)
Jun 4, 2023 | Spiritual Growth
This is Part 5 of my 7-part series on why Christians shouldn’t worry. You can find links to the other parts of the series at the end of this post.
The fifth reason Christians shouldn’t worry is because God has the power to handle our problems. In Jeremiah 32:27 (NIV), God says, “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” The answer to this question is a resounding “NO!” There are no problems God cannot solve, no situations He cannot fix, and no circumstances from which He cannot deliver us. (more…)
May 16, 2023 | Spiritual Growth
This is Part 4 of my 7-part series on why Christians shouldn’t worry. You can find links to the other parts of the series at the end of this post.
The fourth reason Christians shouldn’t worry is because worrying shows a lack of faith in God.
One of the negative consequences of worry is fear. We sometimes worry and become fearful when we are in a situation where we don’t know what is going to happen to us or our loved ones. (more…)
May 9, 2023 | Spiritual Growth
This is Part 3 of my 7-part series on why Christians shouldn’t worry. You can find links to the other parts of the series at the end of this post.
The third reason Christians shouldn’t worry is because God promised to supply all our needs. Philippians 4:19 (NASB) says, “And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
One of the things that causes us to worry is when we are afraid our needs will not be met. Some examples of unmet needs that could make us worry are not having enough money to pay a bill and needing a job to support our family. (more…)
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