We live in a broken world full of broken people. But isn’t it comforting to know God isn’t ever broken? He isn’t ever caught off guard, taken by surprise, or shocked by what happens next.

We try so hard to hold onto our stuff. We call it our treasure and expect to feel joy. But in God’s economy if we want to gain, we must give up. For joy won’t ever be found in collecting treasures. Joy radiates in our life only when we share our treasures.

We must determine to hear God's Words and put them into practice.

It's not my perfect performance that captures God's attention. It's my complete dependence on Him that He notices.

We need to make sure our activities and our attitudes line up with what pleases God first and foremost. Wherever we focus our attention the most will become the driving force in our lives.

Which do I care more about - demanding my rights or displaying right choices?

God loves you just the way you are. But He loves you too much to leave you stuck in a state of defeat