Have you ever tried to help someone you love, and your efforts seem futile? You reach out, but it seems your attempts to make the circumstances better are inadequate. You hope and pray they will at least know they are not alone in the struggle.
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Have you fallen into the perfectionist trap? Perhaps, you start out striving for excellence; after all—doing your best is a worthy and noble attribute. However, somehow you end up on the other side, reaching for perfection. It never fails to leave us disappointed, exhausted, and missing out on what God had in mind. Would you…
Are you gripping your plans so tightly that you’re not allowing God to work out His purpose for your life? You are not alone. I have been there all too often. Sometimes we refuse to loosen our grip because it feels like giving up. Perhaps it is time to surrender your unfulfilled expectations to God.
Who doesn’t want better relationships? Most likely, we all do. However, sometimes we need a little extra help and self-examination. Perhaps today is a great time to consider how confessing more might improve the connection in our relationships.
What happens when you are not in control of your circumstances? Do you frantically start trying to dominate whatever you can? Maybe you dig your heels in and refuse to accept reality, thinking somehow this method will make a difference. Perhaps there is a better way.
When you become friends with someone – do you expect it to last forever? I certainly do. And if it doesn’t, are you left in a place of frustration trying to figure out why it hasn’t continued? Perhaps a question you need to ask yourself is, why would I let go of a friendship?
Are you gripping tightly with white knuckles to the familiar things – refusing to let go? The desire is to move forward; however, you find yourself stuck right where you are. How will you grow into who you are capable of being with this type of approach? Perhaps, it is time to clear the obstacles…
When you think about observing the Sabbath, do you consider it to be one specific day? Is it a time set apart for rest and worship? Have you ever thought about how you could have a spirit of the Sabbath every single day?
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