Prayer doesn’t make us righteous; however, the lives of the righteous are saturated in prayer. The wicked do not turn toward Christ, but the righteous repent daily. So we should pray with bold humility and depend on the Father in everything.

Prayer doesn’t make us righteous; however, the lives of the righteous are saturated in prayer. The wicked do not turn toward Christ, but the righteous repent daily. So we should pray with bold humility and depend on the Father in everything.

Proverbs: Week 11 - The Righteous and the Wicked 

Proverbs 31 isn’t a weight to carry around or an impossible checklist to measure up to. Instead, it’s a mirror to check ourselves against standards of biblical wisdom. We can become Proverbs 31 believers because Jesus is a Proverbs 31 Savior. The question is, are you allowing godly wisdom to be productive and guide your life?

Proverbs 31 isn’t a weight to carry around or an impossible checklist to measure up to. Instead, it’s a mirror to check ourselves against standards of biblical wisdom. We can become Proverbs 31 believers because Jesus is a Proverbs 31 Savior. The question is, are you allowing godly wisdom to be productive and guide your life?

Proverbs: Week 10 - Becoming a Proverbs 31 Believer

There is an epidemic of loneliness, so we should intentionally pursue Christ-centered friendships. Biblical friendship begins in fellowship with other believers. Through devotion, trust, time, and care, godly friendships help sanctify us. Real friends will push you to live more like Christ. 

There is an epidemic of loneliness, so we should intentionally pursue Christ-centered friendships. Biblical friendship begins in fellowship with other believers. Through devotion, trust, time, and care, godly friendships help sanctify us. Real friends will push you to live more like Christ.

Proverbs: Week 9 - Building Friends that are Building You 

We all have something to give because generosity isn’t just about finances. It’s good to be put in positions to give what we have to others. Obedient generosity displays the Father’s love; however, to be a good giver, we must be connected to the great giver. We should pray, “Father, show me the way to be a good giver today.”

We all have something to give because generosity isn’t just about finances. It’s good to be put in positions to give what we have to others. Obedient generosity displays the Father’s love; however, to be a good giver, we must be connected to the great giver. We should pray, “Father, show me the way to be a good giver today.”

Proverbs: Week 8 - Good Givers

Fear of God is intended to create closeness with our Father as we move further into a relationship with Him. When we get close, God will reveal his character and heart to us as he did to Moses on Mount Sinai. Healthy fear is the foundation of wisdom that makes us look and act more like Jesus.

Fear of God is intended to create closeness with our Father as we move further into a relationship with Him. When we get close, God will reveal his character and heart to us as he did to Moses on Mount Sinai. Healthy fear is the foundation of wisdom that makes us look and act more like Jesus.

Proverbs: Week 7 - Fear of the Lord

Proverbs is an excellent source of principles and practices for our lives. It’s easy to approach these with a “put on” or “self-help” mentality; however, trials and pressure will always bring what’s rooted in us to the surface. Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks, so we need to be filled with the word of God. Life change moves from the inside out, so the question is, what’s really in you?

Proverbs is an excellent source of principles and practices for our lives. It’s easy to approach these with a “put on” or “self-help” mentality; however, trials and pressure will always bring what’s rooted in us to the surface. Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks, so we need to be filled with the word of God. Life change moves from the inside out, so the question is, what’s really in you?

Proverbs: Week 6

Pride makes it impossible to submit to God. When you can’t submit to Him, it is difficult to trust, seek, and fear the Lord. James 4:6 says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble,” so we should stop our arrogant thinking. From a place of humility, we can collaborate with the Holy Spirit, and when we listen (obey), He will lift us up in honor. 

Pride makes it impossible to submit to God. When you can’t submit to Him, it is difficult to trust, seek, and fear the Lord. James 4:6 says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble,” so we should stop our arrogant thinking. From a place of humility, we can collaborate with the Holy Spirit, and when we listen (obey), He will lift us up in honor.

Proverbs: Week 5 - (Alright) Stop, Collaborate, and Listen

We often don’t get the weight to which our words matter. There are times when we should refrain from speaking and times when we should have difficult conversations. But how do you know when &amp; how to speak? Luckily, Proverbs gives us a roadmap for navigating these nuanced situations with wisdom.

We often don’t get the weight to which our words matter. There are times when we should refrain from speaking and times when we should have difficult conversations. But how do you know when &amp; how to speak? Luckily, Proverbs gives us a roadmap for navigating these nuanced situations with wisdom.

Proverbs: Week 4 - The Power of Words

Physical maturity is inevitable; however, emotional maturity is optional. Proverbs is a book intended to help you and others become more like Christ. Through this process of growth, we learn to humble ourselves correctly and, more importantly, how to appropriately fear God. Maturity does not come by reaching for more responsibility or authority. It is developed by embracing God’s process of becoming.

Physical maturity is inevitable; however, emotional maturity is optional. Proverbs is a book intended to help you and others become more like Christ. Through this process of growth, we learn to humble ourselves correctly and, more importantly, how to appropriately fear God. Maturity does not come by reaching for more responsibility or authority. It is developed by embracing God’s process of becoming.

Proverbs: Week 3 - Optional Maturity

Our guest Jack Harris, world missionary and evangelist, speaks about the importance of divine positioning. When God calls you to do something you don’t understand, it’s an opportunity to step out in faith. Fear will keep us paralyzed, but God positions us according to his will. Obedience in His positioning propels us towards wisdom and effective ministry.

Our guest Jack Harris, world missionary and evangelist, speaks about the importance of divine positioning. When God calls you to do something you don’t understand, it’s an opportunity to step out in faith. Fear will keep us paralyzed, but God positions us according to his will. Obedience in His positioning propels us towards wisdom and effective ministry.

Proverbs: Week 2 - The Power of Positioning 

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Proverbs: Week 1

God never speaks and gives a word without giving a confirmation. Joseph received confirmation from God time and time again and rose to the challenge of staying diligent no matter how challenging his circumstances got. Spiritual laws give us a pathway to both vindication and success. There are going to be times when you do the right thing but don't get your just reward. Take heart: your breakthrough almost never comes when you want it to, but it always comes when it's supposed to.

God never speaks and gives a word without giving a confirmation. Joseph received confirmation from God time and time again and rose to the challenge of staying diligent no matter how challenging his circumstances got. Spiritual laws give us a pathway to both vindication and success. There are going to be times when you do the right thing but don't get your just reward. Take heart: your breakthrough almost never comes when you want it to, but it always comes when it's supposed to.

Joseph: Week 6 - The Law of the Hand

Forgiveness and reconciliation are two concepts not only central to the story of Joseph, but central to the Christian faith.  Forgiveness is about coming to the Lord with the fullness of your feelings and trusting Him with them. It's an inner work between you and God. Sometimes, this inner work leads to repentance and reconciliation with others. What God desires above all, is reconciliation with you.

Forgiveness and reconciliation are two concepts not only central to the story of Joseph, but central to the Christian faith.  Forgiveness is about coming to the Lord with the fullness of your feelings and trusting Him with them. It's an inner work between you and God. Sometimes, this inner work leads to repentance and reconciliation with others. What God desires above all, is reconciliation with you.

Joseph: Week 5 - Obstacles To Forgiveness

In Genesis 42-44, Joseph tests his brothers. He gives them a chance to enter back into relationship with him on the basis of trust. We all have to face different tests and trials that form something in us. God never tempts you, but he does allow you to walk through difficult seasons. Tests reveal who you truly are, and give you the chance to truly change. When you pass the test, you're released into a new level of intimacy with God and effectiveness for His Kingdom.

In Genesis 42-44, Joseph tests his brothers. He gives them a chance to enter back into relationship with him on the basis of trust. We all have to face different tests and trials that form something in us. God never tempts you, but he does allow you to walk through difficult seasons. Tests reveal who you truly are, and give you the chance to truly change. When you pass the test, you're released into a new level of intimacy with God and effectiveness for His Kingdom.

Joseph: Week 4 - And He Remembered

Whether in prison or the palace, Joseph served others and glorified God.

Whether in prison or the palace, Joseph served others and glorified God.

Joseph: Week 3 - Dreams

God has a way of bringing us to in-the-meantime seasons – a place where you feel stuck in the middle of where you used to be and where you want to go. In Genesis 39,  this is where Joseph is at. God often does His most significant work in our lives during this time if we let Him. But it can be hard to trust that He’s working even when we don’t see it. What God has for you is better than what you could ever imagine for yourself. But how do you follow Him in the meantime?

God has a way of bringing us to in-the-meantime seasons – a place where you feel stuck in the middle of where you used to be and where you want to go. In Genesis 39,  this is where Joseph is at. God often does His most significant work in our lives during this time if we let Him. But it can be hard to trust that He’s working even when we don’t see it. What God has for you is better than what you could ever imagine for yourself. But how do you follow Him in the meantime?

Joseph: Week 2 - In The Meantime

The story of Joseph is the story of a family and God’s faithfulness to them. What does it mean to have God working in and through your family? The reality of family is that you’re connected to a people whether you realize it or not, and where you come from shapes you in significant ways. Unless you allow your relationship with God to shape and refine you, all of your outward faith will have very little impact on your family, and unhealthy patterns will persist. But the good news is God is faithful in spite of your unfaithfulness.

The story of Joseph is the story of a family and God’s faithfulness to them. What does it mean to have God working in and through your family? The reality of family is that you’re connected to a people whether you realize it or not, and where you come from shapes you in significant ways. Unless you allow your relationship with God to shape and refine you, all of your outward faith will have very little impact on your family, and unhealthy patterns will persist. But the good news is God is faithful in spite of your unfaithfulness.

Joseph: Week 1

“Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” That statement implies a realistically ideal goal that Jesus’ disciples are to pursue with restful dissatisfaction in this life until their final perfection in eternity.  -Michael Wilkins 

“Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” That statement implies a realistically ideal goal that Jesus’ disciples are to pursue with restful dissatisfaction in this life until their final perfection in eternity. -Michael Wilkins

Pursuit Over Perfection

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Prayer is not a burden of religious obligation but a gift of relational connection. When Jesus prayed, He taught us to be honest about how we feel and what we want, but most importantly, to surrender our desires to God’s plan. Prayer is a safe and personal place we’ve been given to get our hearts and minds right and to align our lives with the will of the Father. 

Prayer is not a burden of religious obligation but a gift of relational connection. When Jesus prayed, He taught us to be honest about how we feel and what we want, but most importantly, to surrender our desires to God’s plan. Prayer is a safe and personal place we’ve been given to get our hearts and minds right and to align our lives with the will of the Father.

Watch & Pray: Week 4

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