One of the common themes Iâve observed as a pastor is that people often fail to do what they should do, because theyâre trying to do what only God can do. We are not equipped to carry out Godâs role, but that doesnât keep us from trying. Here are some examples: God sees the future; we canât see it, so we worry instead (Psalm … Read More
When we feel we arenât loved, particularly by those closest to us, we are susceptible to self-pity. Perhaps others may have treated you harshly, spoken unkindly, or judged you unfairly. Itâs easy to feel unloved in these situations. When it comes to defining love, our culture clearly puts the emphasis on what we feel. Statements like: I feel like Iâm … Read More
In self-pity we take our eyes off of God and focus them on ourselvesâour circumstances, our difficulties, our weaknesses. It shouldnât surprise us, therefore, that we arenât making decisions with the glory of God in view. The final week of Jesusâ life is instructive. Ultimately it would be his commitment to the glory of God that guided his thoughts away … Read More
