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...
Heavenly Father, thank You for the redemptive power of Jesus that offers us salvation and empowers us to build Your Church. Please give me the ability to show humility and gentleness in all I do, bearing with others in love in order to point them to the ultimate love of Jesus. Thank You, Father, for the gift of the Holy Spirit, who enables me to live a life of holy boldness. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“They were astounded and amazed, saying, ‘Look, aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? How is it that each of us can hear them in our own native language?’” Acts 2:7-8 (CSB)
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Proverbs 17:17 (ESV)
“And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left—and also many animals?” Jonah 4:11 (NIV)
“When Joseph saw them the next morning, he noticed that they both looked upset. ‘Why do you look so worried today?’ he asked them.” Genesis 40:6-7 (NLT)
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” John 8:12 (NIV)
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV)
Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder that with You, I’m capable of experiencing Your peace. When I’m tempted to hold tight to control, remind me that the more I try to control outcomes, the more anxiety I feel. I’m not meant to be the hero. You were and are. You are so good! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“The word of the LORD came to Jonah …” Jonah 1:1 (NIV)
“But Peter said, ‘I don’t have silver or gold, but what I do have, I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!’” Acts 3:6 (CSB)
“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)