July
Father, I confess I've been comparing myself to others constantly. Measuring my spiritual progress against their apparent maturity. Evaluating my service against their impressive contributions. Comparing my inside to their outside. This comparison leaves me either proud or despairing, neit
July
The disciples argued about which of them was greatest (Luke 9:46). They'd all left everything to follow Jesus, all witnessed his miracles, all heard his teaching. Yet they competed for spiritual status, compared their significance, and measured themselves against each other. Ministry itsel
July
Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. When your emotions are unreliable and circumstances are discouraging, choose hope. Choose praise. Choose to trust Me even when you don't feel like it.