More than Unbroken

 

This post will be brief, but I feel it necessary as we collectively watch the peaceful transfer of power which is a hallmark of our nation and democracy. No matter which side you were on, as Christians, we have a responsibility now to pray for our leadership.  I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. (1 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬) Considering that Paul is telling Timothy to pray for the Roman authorities, who publicly and proudly persecuted and killed Christians, this could be considered a difficult command.  What we know is that God is sovereign over all. Nothing takes Him by surprise. We are not called to complain. We are called to pray.  Complaining about a situation or outcome we don’t like doesn’t change the situation. Prayer is what changes things. And s...

Anyone else love the cruise control in your vehicle? I personally look forward to opportunities to just turn on the cruise control and coast on the highway. But there’s a catch. For one thing, you can’t cruise in the rain. It puts you at risk of hydroplaning. If there’s a lot of traffic, you’ll find that cruise control isn’t very useful because of everyone traveling at different speeds. Sometimes I think we treat life like the cruise control in our car. As long as things are coasting comfortably, we are content to just move along. Don’t get me wrong: I enjoy seasons of contentment. But if we aren’t careful, I think we can put our walk with Christ in jeopardy if we try to just “coast along.” I will lead those who are blind by a way they have not known, In paths they have not known I will guide them. I will turn darkness into light before them And uneven land into plains. These are the things I will do, And I will not leave them undone. ( Isaiah‬ ‭42‬:‭16‬ ‭NASB) But prove yourselves doe...