Can you draw out Leviathan with a hook, or snare his tongue with a line which you lower? Job 41:1-2 Being independent and able to do things is what most people want to be able to do. Children are constantly told that they can do whatever their heart wants to do, that they can be... Continue Reading →
Genesis 41:16 Don’t Take The Credit
So Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, "It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace." Genesis 41:16 Taking credit for accomplishing something is what most people are willing to do very quickly. Everyone wants recognition for what they were able to do. People like to be honored for what they did and... Continue Reading →
2 Timothy 1:6 Stir Up The Gift
Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 2 Timothy 1:6 Children, as they are growing up, individually, often have certain abilities that they can do better than most other people. Parents and teachers who recognize those abilities will encourage the... Continue Reading →
Philippians 3:3 No Confidence In Flesh
For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh, Philippians 3:3 Having confidence in self is something that is taught from the very beginning of one's life as a child. Lacking confidence in self is seen as a negative thought pattern and... Continue Reading →
2 Corinthians 10:17 Who Do You Glory In?
But "he who glories, let him glory in the Lord." 2 Corinthians 10:17 Glory or boasting is something that is commonly seen everywhere. People love to stand upon a stage and boast about their achievements or abilities. Athletes will often claim that they are the best and will crush everyone else. Businesses always like to... Continue Reading →