Practice using the pause technique during daily interaction with people. Allows you to listen and learn from others. It will give you something in common with those who are wiser from their years of experience. So pause, think, and listen, and you will then have something important to say.
Category Archives: Christian Devotional
Vexation and Anxiety – Old Friends
“Trust is the 24/7 vigorous act of the mind that wrestles fear to the ground with sweaty palms gripped onto the promises of God.” Pastor Todd Smith, Crossroads Community Church.
Prudence
Proverbs 25:11: “The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry.”
Worthy of Praise
“You do your job, which is obedience. And God will do His job, which is everything else!” Mark Batterson, If, Trading Your If Only Regrets for God’s What If Possibilities.
Spiritual Intelligence
“The Father doesn’t give life directions in one big bundle because the goal is knowing Him, not the plan.” Louie Giglio.
Our Personal Bodyguard
“The wisdom of God is displayed when He brings good to us and glory to Himself out of confusion and calamity rather than out of pleasant times.” Jerry Bridges, Trusting God Even When Life Hurts.
Fear of Bad News
“God is big enough. He’s big enough to speak through doors and dreams and people. He’s close enough to speak through desires and promptings and pain.” Mark Batterson, Whisper. How to Hear the Voice of God.
The Exit Door
“When we are tempted – what we do reveals who we are. Judge God’s goodness by the cross and not by today’s trials.” Larry Osborne.
The Temptation of Revenge – Unnecessary Payback
“God doesn’t give you patience on credit. Every day is a new day. Whenever you realize there is nothing you can do, wait. Wait patiently.” Chuck Swindoll.
Handling Today – Not Yesterday and Not Tomorrow
“The secret lies in how we handle today, not yesterday or tomorrow. Today… that special block of time holding the key that locks out yesterday’s nightmares and unlocks tomorrow’s dreams.” Chuck Swindoll