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May '17
Gratitude Develops Humility
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May '17
Wisdom Hunter Devotional, 4/26/2017
“Once more the humble (meek) will rejoice in the Lord; the needy will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 29:19
Gill in his commentary on the verse above says, “The “meek / humble,” are such who are made sensible of sin, and become humble under a sense of it; who see the insufficiency of their own righteousness, and submit to the righteousness of Christ; who attribute all they have, and are, to the free grace of God, and quietly submit themselves to Him.
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Apr '17
Do You Have Room for Jesus?
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Apr '17
Wisdom Hunter Devotional, 4/6/2017
“I know that you are Abraham’s descendants. Yet you are looking for a way to kill me, because you have no room for my word.” (John 8:37)
I’m a person who craves order and predictable rhythms of life. I thrive on detailed planning and the consistent execution of a plan. Unexpected interruptions and spontaneity threaten to throw me into a tailspin of anxiety or confusion- they aren’t accounted for, can’t be controlled, and might change my planned outcome!
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Apr '17
Are You Paralyzed With Fear?
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Apr '17
Wisdom Hunter Devotional 3/30/2017
“Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened. But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord.” (1 Peter 3:13-15)
Whenever I’m prone to doubt or anxiety, I find these fears can freeze me in inactivity and leave me unable to make even the simplest of decisions. One of the great challenges in the Christian life is learning to allow perfect love to cast out all fear (1 John 4:18) so that we can continue to journey towards life with Christ.
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