When the storms of life come, they reveal to us where our faith is placed. Are we listening to and trusting Jesus, or is our faith placed in our ability to control the circumstances of our life?

Are we inviting the Word of God to speak into and have authority in our lives?

Jesus wants to plant the seeds of His grace and mercy into the soil of our life. Often He uses difficulty and hardship to plow the soil, preparing us to receive Him. Are we willing to invite Him to do this work?

Have you experienced the life change that only Jesus can bring about? Or have you settled for the counterfeit security of religious effort? God wants to bring you freedom in the way that only He can.

Are we aware of the depths to which our sin is offensive to Jesus? More significantly - are we aware of the depth of His love in spite of our sin? If we are ready to receive the love He has for us, first we must allow ourselves to become offended by Him.