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...
"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Luke 12:34 (NIV)
"Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." Romans 5:3-4 (NIV)
"[B]ut deliver us from the evil one." Matthew 6:13b (NIV)
"The one who listens to me, who carefully seeks me in everyday things ... that one will find true happiness." Proverbs 8:34 (The Voice)
"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:35 (NIV)
"A tranquil heart is life to the body, but jealousy is rottenness to the bones." Proverbs 14:30 (HCSB)
"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19 (ESV)
"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit ? fruit that will last ? and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you." John 15:16 (NIV)
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
"The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences." Proverbs 18:21 (NLT)
“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)