“[God blesses] those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires.” Matthew 5:6 TEV. God can satisfy what would otherwise be insatiable. My thoughts and comments today are about “being satisfied.” What is better than satisfaction? Contentment and satisfaction is God’s intention for you. “For He satisfies the longing […]
Govern your desires and you will rightly direct your life. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” Matthew 5:6 NKJV. Life is driven by desires and appetites, not casual whims. Those desires can be oriented spiritually or will originate carnally. As early as the Garden of Eden, human […]
“Each one is tempted when . . enticed.” James 1:14 NKJV Temptation is unavoidable; yielding to temptation is preventable. My thoughts and comments today are about “understanding temptation.” Is there anyone who is not tempted to do what they know they should not? I think the answer to that would […]
“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” Proverbs 4:23 TEV “The thoughts you allow determine the life you live.” My thoughts today are about “the power of suggestion.” In a few days, two football teams will play for the NFL Championship in Super Bowl XLVI […]
“The world offers . . a craving for everything we see.” 1 John 2:16 NLT “Life is best when you keep it simple: love God and obey Him!” My thoughts today are about “affections and appetites.” You and I are just a living, breathing bundle of appetites and desires. Some […]