Peace in the Battle of Wanting
Dr. Joel Muddamalle
“The woman saw that the tree was good for food and delightful to look at, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom. So she took some of its fruit and ate it; she also gave some to her...
“The LORD said to him, ‘Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the LORD? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.’” Exodus 4:11-12 (NIV)
“Love … bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” 1 Corinthians 13:6a, 7b (CSB)
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 (NIV)
“With such nagging she prodded him day after day until he was sick to death of it.” Judges 16:16 (NIV)
“You came near when I called you and you said, ‘Do not fear.’ You, LORD, took up my case; you redeemed my life. LORD, you have seen the wrong done to me. Uphold my cause!” Lamentations 3:57-59 (NIV)
“O Eternal One, You have explored my heart and know exactly who I am.” Psalm 139:1 (VOICE)
“The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV)
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)
“The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” Psalm 37:23 (NLT)
“In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success.” Proverbs 3:6 (TLB)
“The woman saw that the tree was good for food and delightful to look at, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom. So she took some of its fruit and ate it; she also gave some to her...
Lord God, on this third Sunday of Advent, we rejoice in the nearness of Your coming. Fill our hearts with the joy that flows from knowing You and trusting in Your promises. Help us to carry that...
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the...
“Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom.” Song of Songs 2:15 (NIV)