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Max Lucado
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November 22 - November 23, 2023
And this is crucial: he uses everything to accomplish his will. He “works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will” (Eph. 1:11 NIV).
What a word. Hits so hard.
God is the one who feeds the birds and watches the sparrows (Matt. 6:26; 10:29).
his blueprint includes you.
in conformity with the purpose of his will”
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children” (Gen. 50:20–21 NIV).
What was intended as harm became good. Why? Because Joseph kept God in the middle of his circumstance.
Keeping God in the center of it all is so so essential. Don’t forget Him when your life is bad or good. Praise needs to be constant. Psalm 34:1!!
divine providence.
Pretty words
God’s sovereignty, on the other hand, bids us to fight the onslaught of fret with the sword that is etched with the words but God.
Putting on the armor of God daily.
God uses all things to bring about his purpose. He will not be deterred in his plan to sustain and carry creation to its intended glory.
we have a choice. We can wear our hurt or wear our hope.
we can clothe ourselves in God’s providence.
we can lean into the perfect ...
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“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
The contagiously calm person is the one who reminds others, “God is in control.”
The Lord is near! You are not alone. You may feel alone. You may think you are alone. But there is never a moment in which you face life without help. God is near. God repeatedly pledges his proverbial presence to his people.
Because the Lord is near, we can be anxious for nothing.
anxiety is needless, because Jesus is near.
Before you lash out in fear, look up in faith. Take a moment. Turn to your Father for help.
Present the challenge to your Father and ask for help.
Peace happens when people pray.
God doesn’t delay. He never places you on hold or tells you to call again later. God loves the sound of your voice. Always. He doesn’t hide when you call. He hears your prayers.
With this verse the apostle calls us to take action against anxiety. Until this point he has been assuring us of God’s character: his sovereignty, mercy, and presence.
We choose prayer over despair. Peace happens when people pray.
Peace that surpasses all understanding is so beautiful man!! The way God is a God of peace is mind blowing.
Supplication suggests humility.
We are the supplicants in the sense that we make no demands; we simply offer humble requests. A request is exactly that—a specific petition.
A specific prayer is a serious prayer.
When we offer specific requests, God knows the same.
Specific prayer is an opportunity for us to see God at work.
Opportunity is so essential. It allows me to grow
Specific prayer creates a lighter load.
Do not think for a moment that the power of prayer resides in the way we present it.
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7 NIV).
The path to peace is paved with prayer.
Christ-based contentment turns us into strong people.
She always says, ‘Count Your Blessings.’ So we sing it. And we count our blessings.”
Million little miracles. “1 2 3 4 I can’t even count ‘em all”
In Jesus, Paul found all the satisfaction his heart desired.
Death, failure, betrayal, sickness, disappointment—they cannot take our joy, because they cannot take our Jesus.
what you have in Christ is greater than anything you don’t have in life.
Anchor your heart to the character of God.
You may be facing the perfect storm, but Jesus offers the perfect peace.
Peace truly is such a beautiful thing
As we do our part (rejoice in the Lord, pursue a gentle spirit, pray about everything, and cling to gratitude), God does his part. He bestows upon us the peace of God.
Paul, a Jewish preacher who presumably knew very little about sailing, became the courier of courage.
Then let God speak to you. Let God give you what he gave the sailors: perfect peace.
But when we ignore God’s warnings, a scolding is in order.
He corrects those he loves, and he loves you.
Reminds me of hebrews 12:11
Those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
An angel escorted Peter out of prison (Acts 12:5–9). They can walk you out of your bondage. “He [God] has put his angels in charge of you to watch over you wherever you go” (Ps. 91:11 NCV). Heaven has helpers for you.
Heaven has a place for you. Paul knew this. “For there stood by me this night an angel of the God to whom I belong” (Acts 27:23).
God signed his. When you gave your life to him, he took responsibility for you. He guarantees your safe arrival into his port. You are his sheep; he is your shepherd. Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me” (John 10:14 NIV).
The good good shepherd indeed
You can have peace in the midst of the storm because you are not alone, you belong to God, and… You are in the Lord’s service. “For there stood by me this night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve” (Acts 27:23).
If God has work for you to do, he will keep you alive to do it. “All the days planned for me were written in your book before I was one day old” (Ps. 139:16 NCV).
