I wrote to you as I did to test you and see if you would fully comply with my instructions. When you forgive this man, I forgive him, too. And when I forgive whatever needs to be forgiven, I do so with Christ’s authority for your benefit, so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes. When I came to the city of Troas to preach the Good News of Christ, the Lord opened a door of opportunity for me. But I had no peace of mind because my dear brother Titus hadn’t yet arrived with a report from you. So I said good-bye and went on to Macedonia to find him. But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing. To those who are perishing, we are a dreadful smell of death and doom. But to those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume. And who is adequate for such a task as this?
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4 Days
Comparison. We all do it, but does it help us or hinder us? It’s human nature to look to others to measure our own success. Comparing where we’re at in life can help to motivate and inspire us, but it can also be destructive if we just use it to focus on our own shortcomings. Since constantly facing comparison, how can we learn to stay in our own lane?
Why are we working so hard? Certainly, part of our ambition is to glorify God and do good for others. But when we inevitably find ourselves in seasons of overwork, we’d be wise to ask this question: What is the work beneath our work? In this four-day plan, we’ll explore some of the most common answers to that question and look to the gospel for rest.
5 Days
Most believers agree that God wants us to forgive, but you and I both know how difficult forgiveness can be to walk out. Over the next 5 days, I’m going to discuss 5 essential truths about forgiveness from God’s word. These truths will help you transfer the principle of forgiveness from your head to your heart. Today is the day to forgive. Now is the time to walk in freedom.
Discover how to cultivate a spirit of generosity in your family, not just through financial giving but by sharing time, talents, and love. Explore biblical examples like Aquila and Priscilla and learn how to overcome the mindset of "not enough." Each day, reflect on how your family's generosity can impact others, foster deeper relationships, and create a lasting legacy of kindness and faith. Embrace the opportunities to give freely and experience the joy that comes from living with open hearts and hands.
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