simple challenge

It is not a simple day. But I want to share with you something simple.

Often things get complicated, and we might even complicate what is not complicated. That even happens with our faith.

Thus, a challenge is ahead from this e-devotion. Take some time today to simplify and think about connecting with God, trusting God, continuing with God and allowing His way to be yours.

Two passages of Scripture stand out in my mind. And then a closing verse. So let’s get to it…

Psalm 139:23-24 NLT

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

Pray this prayer. Trust the answers God gives you. Then walk it out no matter what God says.

What did God say to you?

Psalm 23:1-3 NLT

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.

I shared Psalm 23 with the youth at The Community Fellowship last night. God opened my eyes in several ways. It was simple truth too. Ask God to reveal this to you.

I have all that I need… that is what the sheep said. Why? Because the Shepherd was present. The shepherd provided. The shepherd protected. The shepherd led. The shepherded cared. And more.

We are the sheep. He is the shepherd. Apply that. And wow, that is good.

One last verse. Don’t complicate it.

Colossians 3:2 NLT

Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.

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