“Opposing circumstances create strength. Opposition gives us greater power of resistance. To overcome one barrier provides ability to overcome the next .” Peter Drucker

There is no earthly position that holds more weight or influence over the direction of people’s lives then love, and even more when it’s God’s love through you. It is powerful when considering that it believes all things, bears all things, hopes all things, endures all things and is never failing. On this, and on this alone will the world ever notice Christianity in a positive light. It will change the world because the change will be most obvious in us.

“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things; he is the one who gets the people to do the greatest things.” (Ronald Reagan)

The consequence of sin you didn’t plan on

The ultimate goal of sin is to attack your foundation; the justifying work of Christ. It can’t attack God’s perspective, but it will turn all its efforts on your perspective. The strategic objective of all sin is to shipwreck your faith and deny you the joy of living in the reality of peace with God.

Having peace with God is your invitation to pray, to complain, plead, confess, praise, fellowship and find mercy and help in times of need.

You may be able to choose your sins, but you cannot choose your consequences.

When I read things like this, all I want to say is, “Lord, teach us to really pray!”