Faith at Work Week 9: End of Week Refreshment

James 4:14 asks, "What is your life?". He then answers with, "You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." There is an interesting juxtaposition of thoughts here. Life is translated from the Greek word, "Zoe" that means vitality in your existence.

Everyone hopes for a rich, robust, full and vibrant life. But, James reminds us that our life is nothing but a vapor. Here today and then you're gone.

God is reminding us not to get too proud and full of ourselves. But with God in charge, you can do good deeds (vs.17) and have the rich benefits of God's eternal Kingdom. In the midst of life's twists and turns, you can make a real and eternal difference, impacting the world around you.

Faith at Work Week 9: Midweek Miracle

Do you know the future? James 4:14 says, "Why you do not even know what will happen tomorrow". We may not know what the future holds, but we know who holds the future. While it is still today, thank God for His omniscience. Nothing that might surprise you tomorrow will ever catch the all-knowing God by surprise. There is nothing around the corner which is beyond His view. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is eternal and He knows exactly what He will do in your life and situation. Instead of insisting on making your own plan, say, "If it is the Lord's will..." then watch God show up in arranging your plans.

Faith at Work Week 9: Monday Recap

Proverbs 16:9 says, "We make our plans but the Lord establishes our steps." Do you have your life planned out? What career path, where to live, whom you will marry, how many kids to have, where to retire. There is nothing wrong with this, unless you leave God out of your planning and think that this is all about you. Proverbs 16:3 says, "Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed."

Today, what plan can you give over to the Lord and ask that His will be done?