Steak for the Soul

No man is born, naturally or supernaturally with character. He has to make character. Just as no man is born with habits... Habits are the product of our own design. Sometimes the biggest downfall in our spiritual life, is that we're always looking for BIG things to do. Jesus took a towel and simply washed His disciples feet. There are times in life where there is no illumination or thrill, just the daily grind. As overwhelmingly normal as it may seem, we must remember that routine is God's way of saving us between our times of inspiration. Don't expect God...

There was once a dying branch in a desert, it's roots barely planted in the sand, surrounded by nothing but endless miles of scorching winds and blistering heat. Then one day heaven saw fit to part it's clouds and rain down upon that branch. Soaking in every lingering drop the branch suddenly sprang to life, growing into a tall tree who's arms reached out into the vast emptiness around it, casting a cool shade across the desert sands. Birds soon flocked to it's branches, nesting within the lush comfort of it's leaves, lost travelers stumbled from miles around to collapse...

How many more of your days will you spend wishing to revisit the past, pumping the brakes on the future and completely missing out on the present? Life's maze of meaning is a graveyard of brilliant minds who have spoiled their splendor chasing after someone else's worth. Stop comparing yourself to who someone else is today and start comparing yourself to who you were yesterday. Then even the slightest growth is the greatest success. You'll never hold the future, you'll never change the past, but you'll forever own the moment... and it's who you are in the moment that defines...

In this very moment there is fear within you, fear draped over you. Uncertainty of what is to come. But to you who read this now, take heart. For the plan of what is to come is so brilliant it could only be given by God. And through what is to come God will sanctify His people. Return us from our darkness to Him. Now is not the time to fear, but a time to pray. To pray for this Nation, to pray for this people. This blessed and beautiful people of multitudes, nations and tongues. In this moment, take...