I believe that as much as we should look to the future to see how we want to improve, we should take the time to reflect back on how far we’ve come. I can physically see my skills improve on a bike and I can track the distance I’ve traveled around my neighborhood. We can think the same way about those other areas of our lives, too.
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I still challenge myself every day and I pose to you that regardless of the changes that come our way, we face them with confidence to learn from where we’ve come from and to know that we’ll learn something from whatever comes next.
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Depending on our perspective and situation, we either have too much time on our hands or we just can’t get enough of it as the hours fly by. The fact still remains — we only have 24 hours a day and the way we use the time God has given us shows where our devotion lies.
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We seek comfort because it’s a natural thing. Where do we turn to when the challenges of everyday life surround us? Do we replace our discomfort with whatever is easiest or whatever the top influencer says will make us feel good, or do we lean into the challenge with the assurance that we have the ultimate source of comfort and hope?
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There are so many more instances in scripture and relational ways we can connect with God through prayer and worship. I encourage you to try using some different names in prayer and see how some other aspects of God’s character shine through.
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Prayer is powerful. It’s a way to communicate and be in fellowship with God in a more direct way. Though, when things are challenging, sometimes hearing the worn-out phrases of “just pray about it” or “prayer works,” does the exact opposite. It drives you to frustration.
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We first need to realize our words have power. We need to understand the tongue and our speech can be both a blessing and a curse - praising our Father and cursing those we hate.
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Our impact looks different because each of us is placed and gifted in different ways. Allow these three questions to help guide you in determining how to find your impact. We all are capable and equipped to impact others.
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That goal had to have a purpose, a drive and even a time limit. We have to be working toward something.
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We are fickle and contradictory, but praise God that He is always the same and loves us steadfastly. He hears our cries and continues to lead us through whichever season we’re in.
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Sometimes, the best way to care for someone is simply to invite them in and to focus on them. Hospitality is focusing on what they need and nothing else.
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This challenge is not a competition. It’s meant for us to have fun learning and growing and trying something new. God created the world and us, so it certainly is okay for us to make things too.
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Be mindful of which one you look into and know that your image may be distorted in a warped or dirty mirror. Instead, go look at yourself clearly in God’s mirror.
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If we aren’t careful, wonder can become a distraction. It can trap us in an endless cycle of ‘what ifs’ and perhaps impossible scenarios that can hurt us.
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Prophecies alone are significant, but they only point out what is to come. They provide indicators of what to watch for.
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Everyone has a unique experience of wonder. When was the last time you felt wonder? Please share in the comments below and add to the list about wonderful experiences – I would love to hear more about what your experience was like.
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God is with us whether we are running or walking. We may be surprised at how far we can run and how strong our faith can grow…we just need to be willing to lace up and go.
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When we aren’t looking directly at scripture, we can turn it over and over again in our minds with memorization.
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