How Do We Deal With Sinful People?
When we talk about sin, there are some things that get more discussion than others. I’m sure you can fill in the blank there on the ones that are more commonly addressed. The thing I’ve noticed in studying through Proverbs this year is that Solomon writes about those obvious sins, but he also speaks on sins that are more subversive– things that we mistake as human nature or excusable or harmless.
Things like gloating over the downfall of someone we don’t like. Or being envious over the successes of evil people, dwelling on the perceived injustice of it.
Pray for Our Next President
I don’t like really talking politics on Soul Deep. I never want to use this site as a manipulation tool or a soapbox. From its founding, I wanted to build a site and a ministry that pushed people towards Jesus and revealed deep truths about Him. I pray that I have used my very small platform to help you see more of God’s character and His love for you. I pray that I’ve never come across as a teacher that pushes her own agenda over the God-breathed word. I would never want my own political ideology to come through stronger than the standard of God’s heart.
Learning to Stride, Not Strive
I like to think of myself as a problem solver. When I see something that’s not working, I get in there, try and figure out the best possible solution, and make things happen as best I can to correct the issue. Many times, because it’s a part of my personality to constantly try and think up creative projects to get into, I often find myself as the girl holding a lot of the information and coordinating a lot of people.
Modern Psalms: A New Year
Dear God, As we go into this new year, I pray you give us a newfound hope and motivation to live for you in all we do. I pray that we would recognize your grace in our lives everyday and there would be no moment we would take you for granted. Let this be the year that our love runs deeper for you and our compassion rises towards the hurting people around us. God, I pray you show us your purpose for us in this new year as we face it head on with all we have.
You Have a Calling: Are You Up for the Challenge
God left us with a mission. In our key verse, we see that He left Paul with the same mission: to be His hands and feet on this earth– to spread the truth of the gospel across the nations so that every ear would hear the wondrous name of Jesus. Our call and Paul’s call are one and the same. If we continue to experience God and draw close to Him, our compassion for others and confidence to tell them about Jesus should continuously grow.