Thank God for Thumps
Jesus said that out of the nature of the heart a man speaks. There's nothing like a good thump to reveal the nature of a heart. The true character of a person is seen not in momentary heroics, but in the thump-packed humdrum of day-to-day living. . .
Begin by thanking God for thumps. I don't mean a half-hearted thank you. I mean a "rejoicing, jumping for joy" thank you from the bottom of your heart. Chances are that God is doing the thumping. And he's doing it for your own good. So every thump is a reminder that God is molding you. . .
Beware of "thump-slump" times. Know your pressure periods. For me, Mondays are infamous for causing thump-slumps. Fridays can be just as bad. For all of us there are times during the week that we can anticipate an unusual amount of thumping. The best way to handle thump-slump times? Bolster yourself with extra prayer and don't give up.
Remember, no thump is disastrous. All thumps work for good if we are living for and obeying God.
-From On the Anvil by Max Lucado; part of The Inspirational Study Bible: New Century Version by Max Lucado
The problems and obstacles we encounter in life are meant to cultivate faith, wisdom, patience, and confidence. We can profit from facing such obstacles as we allow God to shape our character through them.
Begin by thanking God for thumps. I don't mean a half-hearted thank you. I mean a "rejoicing, jumping for joy" thank you from the bottom of your heart. Chances are that God is doing the thumping. And he's doing it for your own good. So every thump is a reminder that God is molding you. . .
Beware of "thump-slump" times. Know your pressure periods. For me, Mondays are infamous for causing thump-slumps. Fridays can be just as bad. For all of us there are times during the week that we can anticipate an unusual amount of thumping. The best way to handle thump-slump times? Bolster yourself with extra prayer and don't give up.
Remember, no thump is disastrous. All thumps work for good if we are living for and obeying God.
-From On the Anvil by Max Lucado; part of The Inspirational Study Bible: New Century Version by Max Lucado
The problems and obstacles we encounter in life are meant to cultivate faith, wisdom, patience, and confidence. We can profit from facing such obstacles as we allow God to shape our character through them.
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