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They Chose To Intentionally Seek God In Making Wise Decisions
Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. Acts 14:23, NIV When Paul and Barnabas returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, they made sure that someone would take good care and administer to the followers there. They didn’t leave them empty-handed. Instead, they properly arranged and prepared everything they could in order for them to be guided. One of the notable things they did was pray and fast. The moment they appointed the elders, they acknowledged the truth that they needed God’s guidance in doing it. Prayer and fasting were the…
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You are more than the Accomplishment that you Achieved in Life
Never treat your accomplishments as part of your identity because those things are just temporary. The riches that you gain, the honor and respect that you receive from others, the knowledge and skills that you have – all of those things will never last forever. They may temporarily fill the spaces in your heart, but they will never sustain you until the end. You need to anchor yourself in the right foundation. Rely on things that will lead you to eternity. Value the most important treasures in the eyes of God. You may think that God is after your accomplishments, but the truth is, He is already proud of you…
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When you become so Self-centered, you also become Shortsighted
Life will give you so many challenges and obstacles. It will lead you to experience unexpected pain and heartaches, and it will push you to focus on yourself. The negative things that happened in your life became a driving force for you to protect your heart. And because you focus on yourself too much, you tend to forget the rest of the things that God entrusted to you. The unexpected twists turned out to be the reason why you always magnify your situation. There’s nothing wrong with dealing with your problems, but if you only focus on them, you won’t be able to appreciate the future that God prepared. Don’t…
