I am not a counselor, but I do know where to direct you to the greatest counseling provided to the world’s inhabitants.  It comes directly from the One who created all things.

Psalms 32:8-10

 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
    I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

 Do not be like the horse or the mule,
    which have no understanding
but must be controlled by bit and bridle
    or they will not come to you.

Many are the woes of the wicked,
    but the Lord’s unfailing love
    surrounds the one who trusts in him.

Open your Bible and start reading. Be prepared because your life will head in an entirely new direction.

Think about it.

Gary

Knowledge is a great thing. However, there is a lot of useless knowledge. I know that e=mc², but what can I do with that?  Here is some knowledge that I can really get some mileage from.

2 Corinthians 5:1 

For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

Remember tents here don’t last long. But out there, is a dwelling place that is forever.

Think about it.

Gary

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Most everyone you listen to who has experienced combat will tell you they were afraid. However, they stood their ground and served well.

Judges 7:3

Now therefore, proclaim in the hearing of the people, saying, ‘Whoever is fearful and afraid, let him turn and depart at once from Mount Gilead.’ ” And twenty-two thousand of the people returned, and ten thousand remained.

Gideon was looking for those who overcame their fears.

Life provides spiritual combat. Don’t run away from responsibility because the reward is great, both for the present and for eternity.

Gary

How about a hike through the Amazon jungle with a blind guide? No, I think I would pass on that one.

Certainly I would want some serious background on the one directing me.

Matthew 23:24

Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel!

These were very well-schooled academics Jesus was addressing. However when it came to the Word of God, they were brutally deficient.

Who will lead you for life and eternity? Let’s have a look at them.

Think about it.

Gary

What is happening in our country is extremely sad.  It is time to take a knee because it is the only answer to our present condition.

Ephesians 3:14

For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

The context of this verse is found in studying the previous verses. We read of Paul’s personal experience in coming to know Christ.  Christ can change the lives of those opposed to the cross.

Gary

It takes more energy to do good than to do evil. If your goal is fruit, then your energy level will be severely taxed.  It was said of Jesus Christ, “He went about doing good (Acts 10:38).”

Galatians 6:9

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

It is OK to burn out your candle because the purpose of the candle is to give light for others.

Give it some thought.

Gary

The Oak Ridge Boys sang a song with the following stanza:

Trials here are sometimes many
And at times my feet grow weary
Till it seems I’ll almost stumble then and fall
But the tender hand that leads me
Is the hand that keeps me steady
And by faith I know I’ll make it after all

Life is made up of events like this one in the life of Christ.

Matthew 8:24

And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep.

Jesus knew the storm was there, but it had a purpose and He could rest in the plan and protection of God the Father.

Let us, as believers, rest in the Father’s will, for sometimes the storm rages around us also.

Gary