Rick Warren's Blog, page 538

God Walks Through the Fire with You

No one likes that feeling. It happens when pressure gets tight, when deadlines get close, and when expectations get intense.

Daniel had three friends who experienced the heat being on them ��� both figuratively and literally ��� in Daniel 3.

Give God the Credit, and Point People to Him

Over the last few days in these devotionals, I���ve shown you what Daniel did when facing an impossible situation in Daniel 2. The king had asked him to interpret a tough dream. It almost got the king���s wise men killed because they couldn���t explain what the dream meant.

Help Others with What God Has Taught You

When you���re faced with an impossibly big request, it���s easy to just give up. You figure that your boss should just find someone else. You guess that your spouse just doesn���t get you. You suspect your teacher isn���t paying attention to how many assignments he���s given you.

Praise God No Matter What

Most of us don���t really know what to do when we���re confronted by an impossible situation. Did you know that a teenage boy from thousands of years ago can help?

Ask God for the Impossible

Daniel gives us a great example for how to handle an impossible situation. When asked to interpret King Nebuchadnezzar���s dream in Daniel 2, Daniel responded in a manner we can model.

Ask Your Friends for Prayer Support

God always tests you before he blesses you.

Sometimes his tests come through people who ask you to do something impossible ��� like a boss who wants you to finish a project impossibly quickly.

It���s More Important to Make the Right Decision Than a Fast Decision

When you���re asked to do something that���s impossible, you start by refusing to panic and by asking why. Yesterday���s devotional went over that.
But then you ask for more time.

If You���re Asked to Do the Impossible, Don���t Panic

Has someone ever asked you to do something you thought was impossible? Maybe a friend, a boss, or a parent came to you and wanted you to do something that seemed too big for you.

Worshipping God Is First Step in Learning

The Bible says it like this: ���Start with God ��� the first step in learning is bowing down to God; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning��� (Proverbs 1:7 The Message).
The apostle Paul once told Timothy that the problem with many people was they knew a lot ��� but not what was most important. In fact, Jesus told the religious leaders, ���You have your heads in your Bibles constantly because you think you'll find eternal life there. But you miss the forest for the trees. These Scriptures are all about me! (John 5:39 The Message).

Focus on Your Future to Get Through Temporary Troubles

When we follow Jesus, we will face trouble. The Bible says that���s guaranteed. You���ll be harassed, persecuted, rejected, and ridiculed because of your faith.