Highs -n- Lows Living with the Disease

Another Beautiful Morning!
We stayed in Kearney, MO. last night.  We had a great time visiting with the kids and grandkids in Oklahoma.  I am so thankful we are able to take these trips.  We ate lunch with Nolan at school and spend time with Grant and Lee during the week.  They didn't have to go back to school until this coming Monday...
We had the opportunity to stay with Joanna in Yukon this trip.  We had a great time spending time with her since she wasn't able to make it home for Christmas.

So thankful for all I can do...

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Today's Bible Study

Confidence That Empowers
Read | Philippians 4:10-13

Our world emphatically proclaims the importance of self-esteem, which is a favorable impression of oneself. Surely, we are told, an individual who values himself highly will accomplish much. Yet Scripture tells us that true confidence flows, not from self, but from our identity in Christ.

In God’s Word, we learn that Paul experienced this appropriate assurance. He expressed certainty regarding the message and ministry God gave him (Rom. 1:16; Gal. 1:15-17). The apostle was also sure of eternal security in Jesus (Rom. 8:37-39). Today’s passage also shows that Paul stood firmly on his belief that He could do anything in God’s will because Jesus was living through him.

The Holy Spirit is the basis for our confidence—not positive thinking, right circumstances, or the ability to think highly of ourselves. Even in the midst of difficulty, we can live with boldness because the Spirit of the living God lives in us and enables us to follow Him.

Of course, we have a role too. The Spirit directs us and strengthens us, but we are responsible to listen, obey, and diligently follow His guidance each day. We can have assurance in an unstable world because almighty God provides everything we need to live triumphantly.

Are you facing situations that make you feel inadequate or insecure? Search the Bible for descriptions of the Lord’s character. Realize that our sovereign, almighty God—the Beginning and the End—lives inside of you through His Holy Spirit. Find your confidence in your Creator, Redeemer, and Friend.

Looking forward to another great day...