Mistakes are a part of life. You know that. I know that. But some people dwell on their mistakes—and I mean dwellllll on them—as if they are the defining factor in their lives. Consider Babe Ruth. In his day he was the home run king. He hit an amazing 714 home runs and led the … Continue reading Mistakes
psalm 37
You can’t rush God
The past several devotionals have been about hearing (or discerning) God’s voice in our lives. You hear God’s voice by seeking God’s voice. It is usually a proactive process. We’ve talked about the importance of the Bible, prayer, seeking the counsel of other godly people, being humble, and acting with love. Imagine those five parts … Continue reading You can’t rush God
A purpose that offsets your pain
In Psalm 37 David is feeling frustrated by his lot in life. He feels persecuted and under threat. He has a concern that bad people seem to prosper more than good people. He’s angry, and has somehow been hurt or is hurting. But this is what he says: “Do not fret because of those who … Continue reading A purpose that offsets your pain
