As we read God’s promises in the Bible, we turn our prayers and actions toward what we can receive. That is not bad, but we must also remember that sometimes you have to be determined to give.
You don’t need a degree in biology to understand that stagnant water doesn’t produce anything good. Bacteria multiply there, and so do odors! To be invigorating, water needs to be in motion. Just like our relationship with God.
2024 is upon us, with all its projects and promises. But before we enter this new year, let’s take time to celebrate our blessings and successes of 2023.
“Come let us adore him,” says the popular holiday song “Adestes Fideles” (O Come, All Ye Faithful). The wise men came to adore the new king. But what exactly is it to adore? It’s much more than singing beautiful songs.
When circumstances seem to indicate we’ve stalled, we can trust that God is still at work transforming us into the image of His Son.