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However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him— these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit.(1 Co 2:9–10, NIV). Our purpose in life is not predicated on the opinions or views of others! Most people will give advice that bends to their own expectations and limitations. However, God's perspective of who we are to be and what we are to accomplish is

"I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well." (Psalm 139). It is easy for us to get caught up in comparing ourselves to others. We emulate the wealthy and what they have; we desire the body of a fitness model; or the status of a celebrity. We even devalue others through comparing our lives to their lives to find some way that we are doing better. I am convinced that comparing is one contributor to why reality tv

"Life and death are in the power of the tongue" (Proverbs 18:21, NIV) Our words have power! What we say can inflict pain, create motivation, calm a situation, and even touch the heart of another. We have a choice of how we use this power that we have. We can either build people up or tear them down. We only deceive ourselves if we think our words have no impact. Just ask someone who was bullied, and they will be able to tell what was said to them years after the fact and the

"Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm". (Proverbs 13:20) The people we associate with are very influential in how we live, the shaping of our worldview, the setting and accomplishing of our goals, and our overall well-being. If we surround ourselves with bottom dwellers (people who do nothing, want nothing, and complain about everything), then we are most likely going to become just like them. When they complain, we will join in. When they

“Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between life and death, between prosperity and disaster. For I command you this day to love the Lord your God and to keep his commands, decrees, and regulations by walking in his ways. If you do this, you will live and multiply, and the Lord your God will bless you and the land you are about to enter and occupy." (Deuteronomy 30:16-17, NLT) Moses was providing instructions to the Hebrews prior to their entrance into the Promised Lan

Isaiah 43:18-19 "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." The prophet Isaiah conveys a profound message of hope and renewal, urging the people to release their attachments to former experiences and to embrace the transformative power of God’s work in their lives. The instruction to "forget the former things" serves as a pivotal