Worry About Nothing
Read Philippians 4:6
Don’t worry about anything;instead, pray about everything.Tell God what you need,and thank him for all he has done.Philippians 4:6
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Insight for Today
Written by Chuck Swindoll, these encouraging devotional thoughts are published seven days per week.
Understanding Prayer
Read Matthew 6:5
“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocriteswho love to pray publicly on street cornersand in the synagogues where everyone can see them.I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get.”Matthew 6:5
Depth
Read Proverbs 2:2
Tune your ears to wisdom,and concentrate on understanding.Proverbs 2:2
We need wisdom, not just knowledge. God is willing to give wisdom, but not on our terms. As we go deeper, He begins to entrust us with more and more of His mind. In the process, we become more and more like Christ.
Returning to Discipline
Read 1 Timothy 4:7
Do not waste time arguing over godless ideasand old wives’ tales.Instead, train yourself to be godly.1 Timothy 4:7
How God Leads Us
Read Proverbs 20:24
The LORD directs our steps,So why try to understand everything along the way?Proverbs 20:24
I could probably list at least 10 ways that God leads his children today, but I will limit myself to the four that I think are the most significant methods of God’s leading.
First and most basic, God leads us through His written Word. As the psalmist said, “Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105).
Thinking Theologically
Read Jeremiah 1:5
“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb.Before you were born I set you apartand appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”Jeremiah 1:5
Reckless Friendship
Read Proverbs 17:17
A friend is always loyal,and a brother is born to help in time of need.Proverbs 17:17
A special joy binds two friends who are not reluctant to risk danger on each other’s behalf. If a true friend finds you’re in need, he or she will find a way to help. Nor will a friend ever ask, “How great is the risk?” The question is always, “When do you need me?” Not even the threat of death holds back a friend.
Linking Up
Read Hebrews 10:24–25
Let us think of ways to motivate one anotherto acts of love and good works.And let us not neglect our meeting together,as some people do, but encourage one another,especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.Hebrews 10:24–25
Life’s Joy Stealers
Read Philippians 1:9–10
I pray that your love will overflow more and more,and that you will keep on growingin knowledge and understanding.For I want you to understand what really matters,so that you may live pure and blameless livesuntil the day of Christ’s return.Philippians 1:9–10
Work with Joy
Read Colossians 3:23
Work willingly at whatever you do,as though you were working for the Lordrather than for people.Colossians 3:23
