We long for justice because our God is just. We create because we reflect a creative God. We love because God is love. Even our ability to forgive, show compassion, and discern right from wrong points beyond ourselves to the God who made us.
Perhaps He placed this longing within us to get our attention—to break through our distractions and cause us to lift our eyes beyond this temporary world and consider our own mortality.
The Bible helps us sort through the endless stream of messages coming at us every day. It teaches us to discern what is true or false, wise or foolish, good or evil, eternal or temporary.
I was never called to be a human shield against the flaming arrows of the evil one. Instead, I was called to carry a spiritual shield of faith in Christ, the One who has already overcome the darkness of the world.
For those of us who trust in God, the future is never ultimately tinged with despair, but with hope.
When we chase imagined versions of our lives—perfect relationships, flawless bodies, effortless success—we miss the goodness of the real life Jesus came to give us that’s right in front of us.
Wonder eclipsed my typical way of thinking and for a few moments, I could sense His presence all around me.
Perhaps Jesus chose the profession of Carpenter when He came to earth because He loves to restore things so much.
Who but the Son of God could so intimately know and meet the needs of my dear friend and her children before she even asked? Who else could lavish love like this?
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