We have all experienced disappointments; desires that have not been fulfilled. Is it better not to hope to avoid disappointment? No, hope is an essential force in our lives. Disappointments should not stop us, but rather lead us to make some adjustments.
Whether after a long day at work or after months of battling a major challenge, it’s good to take time to rest. God even made rest a commandment! But be careful, resting doesn’t mean letting yourself go.
It’s a very popular expression. It can be used to be prepared (in the sense of: To be on the safe side), or out of worry (that is: What if such an unfortunate thing were to happen…). Being prepared is good, but not being worried.
As children of God, we enjoy all kinds of undeserved blessings. But sometimes we go through more difficult times. And even these hardships can be positive for us if we react in the right way.
When faced with a difficult situation, we often instinctively ask ourselves why this is happening to us. Sometimes, we find the answer, but it is also possible that there isn’t an answer, and we must learn to change the question.
We all love to receive compliments or encouragement. There’s nothing wrong with that, of course! However, we need to be vigilant when we start to seek out only these flattering words.
Most Christians know they won’t have seven years of misfortune breaking a mirror, walking under a ladder, or petting a black cat. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t superstitious. For without love, our faith can become superstition.
Sometimes we must put on the full armor of God and fight the good fight of faith. But we must never forget that at other times, we must leave the battlefield and return to the fortress.
We are truly privileged to be children of God. When we make Him our source, we can live in His rest and offer that rest to those around us.
These are some of Jesus' last words. We can sometimes feel that God has forgotten us. Yet, despite His questioning, Jesus' attachment to His Father did not change. A beautiful lesson for us today.
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