Temptation. Behaviors. Deeper

"Every temptation to sin is, in the moment, a temptation to disbelieve the gospel-
the temptation to secure for ourselves in that moment
something we think we need
in order to be happy,
something we don’t yet have: meaning, freedom, validation, and so on.

Bad behavior happens
when we fail to believe
that everything we need,
in Christ we already have...
when we fail to believe
in the rich provisional resources
that are already ours in the gospel.

Conversely, good behavior happens when we
daily rest in and receive
the finished work of Christ
in deeper and deeper ways,
smashing any sense of need to secure for ourselves
anything beyond what Christ has already secured for us."
-Tullian Tchividjian, Jesus + Nothing = Everything

(Thanks to Katie Orr, for sharing this quote on Do Not Depart!)

Abba God, thank You for always providing all that we need in Christ Jesus. I ask that You convict me each time I'm tempted to doubt. I often get tired of waiting on You to do what only You can. However, You do know best. You love me more than I have loved myself. I know Jesus has called me to choose DAILY to trust You for all my needs. Thank You for continually training me and directing my paths... reminding me of truth. May others see You in me & may all the glory go to You! In Jesus' name...

God supports me

“For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His." 2 Chronicles 16:9, NASB

Abba God, You are so kind and loving. How amazing that You care enough for me to strongly support me and teach me the right way to live. You are incredibly interested in the details of my life. When I walk through dark valleys, You still know best and You strengthen me. I want to finish strong and to know You as deeply as possible before my time on earth is over. Thank You for caring enough to support me, to make me victorious in Christ Jesus, and to help me where I still carry unbelief. I love you so much, Abba. In Jesus’ name… 

Luck or power?

I fret when a friend goes through a tough day, so it blows my mind that the All-powerful Creator had no concern or fears when He sent Jesus as a baby. I realize He knew what had to be done – the when and why, and that He is the all-powerful Creator, but still. So much could go wrong!

Confidence in The Lord = Joy

Remember contrast charts in school?

Abba knows best.

During a very difficult and lonely season of life, a friend asked me what I was so desperately searching for in relationships. Tough question! I knew I was discontent, but why?