In Psalm 6, David is apparently surrounded by his enemy, but he knows that God will hear his prayer. He knows God detests the wickedness of His enemies and will ultimately destroy them.
Like David, we face the enemies of God at every turn.
Like David, we can ask the Lord to make the way straight for us.
Like David, we can rejoice that we have a loving God to care for us.
In Psalm 4, David shines light on the state of man’s heart. (v2) Why does one seek out the pleasure of fleshly things when in the bottom of his heart he knows he needs God?
James called these people – these friends of the world – the enemy of God. (James 4:3-4)
David reminds those who are friendly with the wrong things that God only hears the prayers from the godly. A good question to ask is if we are seeking the right treasure. When this is true for us, we can “lie down in peace and safety.” (v8)
What if from today, you followed David’s example in Psalm 4:1-4?
When you are having trouble that seems bigger than you, turn to God rather than try to handle it on your own.
He has everything under control!
In Genesis 3 Satan has caused man to fall and the our Master’s plan begins to unfold. God places a curse on Satan and his instruments and promises that his evil will be overcome. If you have extra time today, study a little closer Genesis 3:14-15 and see the promise of Christ’s arrival even at this early date. While Satan might have “bruised Christ’s heal” on the cross, Christ crushed Satan’s head and won. (Hebrews 2:14)
Each day, look for Christ in the Scriptures. We can find him and God’s promise for us in every book of the Bible!
Many are tempted to abandon God in the face of hardship, pain and suffering. In this video, Kyle Butt breaks down the logic proving that pain and suffering are in the plan and design of a loving God.
The job that gets you the gold watch and a pension after devoting your life to the company is becoming a rare bird. The time is now to develop a craft, a trade or a skill that will help you earn. As long as you are going there, why not make it something you love and maybe even add a little service to others?
If you have followed Dan Miller at all with his 48 Days to the Work You Love, No More Dreaded Mondays or his blogs and podcasts then nothing in this book will surprise you. Dan and his son Jarad do inspire in their tag team approach to explaining the goal of working and living well. I have been following Dan for a few years and knew I would enjoy this book, but I was not ready for it to stir up a strong desire to look more seriously at some ideas I have had.
The fundamental question Dan asks in all his work is “Why would you choose to do a job you hate, when there is plenty of work available that you can love?” Why indeed? Pick up this book and let it guide you to transition to work you love!
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