Whenever I hear the word, snare, I think of a trapped animal. Doesn't life feel like this at times? Today's One Verse gives us some great advice when we find ourselves in this situation.

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." -Proverbs 16:3

Live your life for the only prize that truly matters!

We have a mission. We have been given a goal: Love others. Care for others. Look after those who need help. Share the Gospel message of Jesus Christ with the world. THIS is the prize, the goal we have been given in Jesus. Let us live every day with this goal in mind!

Can our faith have an effect on our friends? According to today's One Verse, it does! Mark 2 is an amazing story of friends showing up to help. They did all they could to get their friend in front of Jesus (I thought "Let's tear the roof off this place!" was just an expression). And Jesus makes it clear: The man was healed because of the faith of his friends. What does that mean for us today? It makes me want to be a better friend.

"I stand at the door and knock." This is a famous verse that many Christians are familiar with. But here is the sobering part of this verse: Jesus was speaking to the Church! At some point, Jesus was pushed out. Now, He patiently waits outside the door, knocking, and hoping that someone will invite Him back in.

God will uncover His heart as we grow closer to Him.

As followers of the One True Light (Jesus), we are called to reflect His Light and Love to a dark and hurting world. We are the light of the world.

Even when life takes a turn, God isn't surprised.

God knows where you are at in life, where you have been, and where you are going. His plans will stand firm. I love this because I don't always know where I am going. But God is never surprised by our circumstances.

"Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Whose hands have gathered up the wind? Who has wrapped up the waters in a cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is the name of his son? Surely you know!" -Proverbs 30:4

I head a question once: "Was Jesus murdered or did He commit suicide?" Neither. He gave Himself as a sacrifice in the greatest act of Love the world will ever see. Spend some time, today, reflecting on the love Jesus showed to you through the cross.