"The person who really wants to do something finds a way; the others find an excuse." - John Mason. Genesis 3:12-13 AMP And the man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me—she gave me [fruit] from the tree, and I ate it.” Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is … Continue reading Stop Making Excuses
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Reject Excuses: Embrace Accountability
We live in a world where personal responsibility is too often avoided. People neglect the preparation required for an event or activity, then look for someone else to blame when they fail. In doing so, they overlook a hard truth: their choices—and their inaction—helped shape the outcome. In 2 Kings 6, we encounter a king … Continue reading Reject Excuses: Embrace Accountability
Jehovah Shalom: The Lord Is Peace
The dictionary defines peace as freedom from disturbance. When we use that definition to describe peace then we are all lacking peace. Is it possible to experience peace when you are greatly disturbed? Let’s look at Gideon in Judges chapter 6. At this time, the people were in great distress because their sin brought consequences. Gideon … Continue reading Jehovah Shalom: The Lord Is Peace
Choose To Trust Him
But Moses again pleaded, “Lord, please! Send anyone else.” Exodus 4:13 NLT Well I thought with assurance from God that He will be the guiding force in his storm would've been enough to convince Moses that he was up to the task. Moses is now pleading with God to send someone else. You might be … Continue reading Choose To Trust Him
Get Going!
God said, “And who do you think made the human mouth? And who makes some mute, some deaf, some sighted, some blind? Isn’t it I, God? So, get going. I’ll be right there with you—with your mouth! I’ll be right there to teach you what to say.” Exodus 4:11-12 NLT When I read this I wondered if … Continue reading Get Going!
Working God’s Plan
But Moses pleaded with the Lord, “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled.” Exodus 4:10 NLT After Moses wondered if people would really believe that he was sent by God, God … Continue reading Working God’s Plan
You Can Do It!
But Moses protested again, “What if they won’t believe me or listen to me? What if they say, ‘The Lord never appeared to you’?” Exodus 4:1 NLT At some point in life, we have all been in that place. You know what you have to do but the concern is about how others would react … Continue reading You Can Do It!
