I tried these six tips for negotiating with God but something else worked better

SIX TIPS FOR NEGOTIATING WITH GOD 1. Do Your Research: Find something God doesn't know. 2. Set the Anchor: Establish reality before God does. 3. Find Your Leverage: Discover something God needs from you. 4. Ask Calibrated Questions: Help God see something He hasn't considered. 5. Trade Concessions: Give God something so He will owe you something. 6. Be Prepared to Walk Away: Remind the Creator that you have other options.

None of these six tips for negotiating with God worked because I forgot God is the creator, savior, sustainer and we are his people, then I remembered that He already loves me and plans the best for me. Continue ReadingI tried these six tips for negotiating with God but something else worked better

When the Problem Fills the Frame: Seeing Life from God’s Perspective

Has one problem ever filled the entire frame of your life? Scripture helps us step back, see our circumstances from God’s perspective, and remember that even painful troubles are never greater than His presence, wisdom, and faithful care.

Has one problem ever filled the entire frame of your life? Scripture helps us step back, see our circumstances from God’s perspective, and remember that even painful troubles are never greater than His presence, wisdom, and faithful care. Continue ReadingWhen the Problem Fills the Frame: Seeing Life from God’s Perspective

The Daily Practice of Looking to Christ for Perspective

Does one concern keep crowding out everything else? The daily practice of looking to Christ redirects our attention through Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and obedience, helping us rest in His presence when life feels overwhelming.

Does one concern keep crowding out everything else? The daily practice of looking to Christ redirects our attention through Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and obedience, helping us rest in His presence when life feels overwhelming. Continue ReadingThe Daily Practice of Looking to Christ for Perspective

How Prayer Helps Us See Our Problems from God’s Perspective

Does one problem seem to fill your whole field of vision? Prayer helps us see our problems from God’s perspective, lifting our eyes from fear and uncertainty to His wisdom, power, care, and faithful promises.

Does one problem seem to fill your whole field of vision? Prayer helps us see our problems from God’s perspective, lifting our eyes from fear and uncertainty to His wisdom, power, care, and faithful promises. Continue ReadingHow Prayer Helps Us See Our Problems from God’s Perspective

Everyday Carry for Christians: What Believers Should Never Leave Home Without

The believer's everyday carry includes the Word in his heart, the cross on his back, the death of Jesus in his body, the mind of Christ in his thinking, the armor of God in spiritual battle, the fruit of the Spirit in his character, love as his outer garment, prayer as his constant breath, thanksgiving as his attitude, the gospel as his message, a clear conscience before God and men, burdens for others, and hope in the return of Christ.

Every Christian has a spiritual Everyday Carry far more essential than any physical item. We examine how believers must carry the Word in your heart, take up the cross daily, and put on the full armor of God. Continue ReadingEveryday Carry for Christians: What Believers Should Never Leave Home Without