We are prone to blank out on our belonging.
Tag: fear
The Red Sea was a formative experience for the Israelites; it developed both a dependency and awe of God that they would refer to for generations to come.
God was honored by the Israelites obedience, even if it meant they looked foolish for a little while.
“But they are deeply guilty for their own strength is their god.” (Habakkuk 1:11 NLT) Self-trust is an idolatry in itself. When my deep inner leanings are propped up my own ability, intellect or problem-solving, I’m actually bowing at the altar of Anna instead of…
When plans change, when heartache interrupts, when we are asked to difficult things, God also insists upon going with us.
While joyful obedience delights the Father, it enrages the enemy.
Friend, we cannot afford to waste seasons of suffering. Our personal hardships present unique and limited opportunities to learn something new and pertinent about our God. When fear and frustration hit, we handle it best by running to the throne room with our feelings in hand, ready to release them into God’s presence.