THE “ESCAPE” The wrestling in prayer regarding our “escape” may be expressed this way: “Lord, I struggle with those things and desires which try to bind and hold me back. Deliver me from temptation. Lead me in Your way. When faced with … [Read more...] about ON THE MAT! (Part 3 of 6)
Temptation
WRESTLING!
In Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse, he referred to one who was a wrestler. ““(12) Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and … [Read more...] about WRESTLING!
INCLINED HEART!
An inclination is “a feeling, preference, or tendency to do something.” (source: Cambridge Dictionary) It is good to consider what the heart is most inclined toward because that is what most seems to set the course of one’s life. One of the psalmists … [Read more...] about INCLINED HEART!
WALKING WHERE?
When God created Adam and Eve, He placed them in a garden paradise. What a wonderful setting. What a lovely place to live. However, following the temptation and eating of the forbidden fruit we read. . . “(8) And they heard the … [Read more...] about WALKING WHERE?
RESPONDING TO INGRATITUDE!
“They just don’t appreciate what I do for them.” Perhaps we are intensely struck by the ingratitude of others when it is seen. Do we allow that attitude of ingratitude to halt the flow of our kindness toward such individuals? I must confess the temptation to do so arises far too easily than I might like to admit. … [Read more...] about RESPONDING TO INGRATITUDE!
