Are You Taking God at His Word?

Do you take God at His Word? Here are three areas to ponder today:

1. God says, "If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me" (Jeremiah 29:13).

If you're confused about God's will and feeling distant from Him, ask yourself if you've been seeking Him halfheartedly. (See also When God Is Silent.)

2. God says, "Apart from me you can do nothing" (John 15:5).

If you feel like you're wasting your time when you take on a project, ask yourself if you've neglected to first ask for God's guidance and strength. (See also Our Role as Branches.)

3. God says, "Do not love this world nor the things it offers you" because these things have no eternal value (1 John 2:15-17).

If you're feeling empty, ask yourself if you've been seeking your own kingdom instead of God's. We can't simply read God's Word. We must do what it says (James 1:22-25)!

God is always ready to meet with us, and He wants to guide us to fulfill His purposes in our lives (Ephesians 2:10). So let's seek Him wholeheartedly, depend on His strength, and avoid a worldly mindset. 

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For more insights, see Mirror, Mirror (remember when the wicked stepmother said that?) and Godly Mirror Gazing.

I encourage you to check out the Wisdom for Life Devotional. It contains 100 one-minute devotions to challenge, encourage, instruct, and inspire your love for God's Word. Read the story behind Wisdom for Life HERE. And find out about the two free Bible studies with purchase HERE. You can read the first four devotions in the book by clicking "look inside" on Lifeway or Amazon. In addition, you can buy the book in Kindle format on Amazon and as an ebook on other sites.

 

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