We all have done profoundly stupid things. And we wonder afterwards, what were we thinking? Ask yourself this: what motivated you to do it? We often want to manage our image that brings us favor in other people's eyes. We put them on a seat of judgment that gives them the power to give us value, like this could somehow fill the hole in our hearts that longs for approval. Why do we let people sit on the seat we know belongs to the One who loves us most?

It's always been said that hindsight is 20/20. We always know the right decision after we've already made the wrong one. We know what we should have done after the opportunity is already passed. But we don't get to go backwards in life. We don't get do-overs, so we end up feeling regret over missed opportunities and mistakes. Why do we miss opportunities? Why do we make mistakes? Well, ask yourself this question: what is your focus in life?

It's always been said that hindsight is 20/20. We always know the right decision after we've already made the wrong one. We know what we should have done after the opportunity is already passed. But we don't get to go backwards in life. We don't get do-overs, so we end up feeling regret over missed opportunities and mistakes. Why do we miss opportunities? Why do we make mistakes? Well, ask yourself this question: what is your focus in life?

How many times have we said, "God, could you just make your will clear?" The people of God fall back so easily into captivity of the way things were. The Israelites, King David—both saw God do amazing things but were easily pulled back into the old way of life. We can go from praising God for a healing to being frustrated that the internet doesn't work in a matter of seconds. We've seen God come through for us and yet we still worry about having enough to make rent. How are we so easily led away from trusting in God's plan?

How many times have we said, "God, could you just make your will clear?" The people of God fall back so easily into captivity of the way things were. The Israelites, King David—both saw God do amazing things but were easily pulled back into the old way of life. We can go from praising God for a healing to being frustrated that the internet doesn't work in a matter of seconds. We've seen God come through for us and yet we still worry about having enough to make rent. How are we so easily led away from trusting in God's plan?

Have you ever considered stopped to listen to the heart of those who have opposing views? Have you ever tried to learn the heart of someone who disagrees with you rather than blasting them on social media? It's so easy for us to sit on our high horses, thinking we know what's best and have all the right answers... but we never stop to listen. What would happen if you chose to listen first?

Have you ever considered stopped to listen to the heart of those who have opposing views? Have you ever tried to learn the heart of someone who disagrees with you rather than blasting them on social media? It's so easy for us to sit on our high horses, thinking we know what's best and have all the right answers... but we never stop to listen. What would happen if you chose to listen first?

It's easy to forget that, although we are surrounded by so many of God's blessings, there is still so much He needs us to do for His kingdom. Our nation is in a critical time with the election, and Christians all over the United States are acting like Jesus isn't on the throne. It breaks our hearts to see people submit to their flesh and leave their Christianity at the door when they treat others so poorly on social media, leave nasty comments and say hurtful things. What's going on here?

It's easy to forget that, although we are surrounded by so many of God's blessings, there is still so much He needs us to do for His kingdom. Our nation is in a critical time with the election, and Christians all over the United States are acting like Jesus isn't on the throne. It breaks our hearts to see people submit to their flesh and leave their Christianity at the door when they treat others so poorly on social media, leave nasty comments and say hurtful things. What's going on here?

How do you respond to all the good things God has done? Yes, there is worship. Yes, there is praise. Is there anything deeper? More substantial? God reveals all the ways He has saved us, and it beautifully places us in absolute submission to Him.