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In the Old Testament, God told Joshua, “I command you; be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).
The world’s stresses have emptied our compassion cups and left us feeling hollow. Most of us are suffering from burnout.
Think about a difficult part of your upcoming day. You may be surprised at how well the preemptive rehearsal of inviting God to accompany you through it can work.
So often, we claim people and possessions as our own—my car, my house, my daughter. But none of these really belong to me. Sometimes, it’s helpful to think of these gifts of God as being on loan from him.
Recently, as I drove home from work, I hit a patch of dense mist rising from the river. Even my fog lights were useless. I knew the road was still there—I’d traveled it hundreds of times—but I was scared. Sometimes, following God is like that.
We’ve all had those days where nothing goes right. But what if instead of seeing these experiences as troubles, we see them as opportunities to listen to God?
Part of our fallen human nature allows us to hurt others easily. Even if our intent is innocent, the impact can still cause pain.
