Sunday Praise

 

It’s hard to imagine that it took Noah approximately one hundred years to build the ark. Talk about perseverance! And in the midst of his building the ark, he was constantly ridiculed by those around him. In fact, Noah and his family were the only ones God saved because mankind had become so corrupt that wicked men had become heroes among the people. 

Have you ever thought about what kind of faith did Noah had to have to hang in there for so long? In order to persevere, Noah had to hold tightly to his faith. And it had to be strong, solid, and enduring. I love this verse from Colossians that talks about the importance of faith in order to have a solid foundation.

"Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness." Colossians 2:7 

Question for today: What does it mean to you to endure?

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Sunday Praise

Even when we’ve made our decision to put our full trust in God, there are still times when things go wrong and God seems far away. The world we live in is broken. People are hurting from unemployment, hunger, loneliness, broken homes and broken marriages. 

When I start worrying and doing things my way, my faith begins to falter, and I start to wonder if He’s still in control. So how do we hold strong in the middle of a storm? 

Through the work of the Holy Spirit and the study of His word, God allows our faith in Him to grow and mature even in the face of trials and disappointment. (From Finding Hope in a Chaotic World) 

“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise.” Hebrews 10:23

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Sunday Praise

We’ve all heard of the Mary/Martha syndrome. Martha was the woman in the Bible who ran around, taking care of all the household preparations when Jesus and his disciples came to stay. Mary, on the other hand, left the preparations to her sister to sit at Jesus’ feet.

I often feel a mixture between these two women. In wanting to serve others, I’m quick to jump in, but like Martha, too often—okay, way too often—get caught up in the details like she did. I forget to take time to stop be still. Forget to learn and glean from those around me and find peace and strength in God’s word.

When I think about being a strong woman of God, I long to find the combination of both women. Martha opened up her home to Jesus and his disciples, and had the heart of a servant. But Mary was the one who, despite all that had to be done, remembered what was most important. 

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42

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