All Your Needs

“You can’t always get what you want.”

The Rolling Stones took that line and made it famous with their hit song 40 or so years ago. It still applies today and it always will here on Earth.

Life can seem really unfair sometimes. We all go through times when we simply do not get what we want – for some, it may seem like this happens all too often.

Whether it’s a promotion at work that doesn’t materialize, asking someone out and getting turned down, a coveted toy as a kid that never makes it to the living room, or something far more serious…as we go through life we are going to encounter times when what we want is not what is planned for us. It doesn’t make a lot of sense and it can be frustrating and lead to some pretty rough sailing.

I can think of plenty of times in my life when it felt like I just wasn’t getting what I thought I should get. Pretty sure I’m not alone, there. It’s tough to swallow and it can be hard to look on the bright side, especially if it’s something you’ve tagged with a high level of importance.

There are some powerful words that help me at times like this. I’ve come to really love and cherish this verse and I wanted to share it with you today.

Philippians 4
¹⁹ And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

The part that always makes me feel better is when it says that all of my NEEDS will be met. There isn’t anything in there about all of my WANTS being met, but it specifically says that God will take care of what I need.

I think it’s easy to lose sight of this. I am frequently guilty of it. But it’s written right there, that despite my unfulfilled wants and all of the things that don’t seem to come to fruition at times…God has and is going to continue to give me what I need.

It’s a reminder that I have so much more than I deserve and more than I could have ever earned through any actions of mine. It’s all provided to me because of Jesus and I’m so thankful for it.

I hope this verse helps someone out there today who might be having a hard time or struggling to see the positive side of a situation when it doesn’t seem like you’re getting what you want. Just remember that with Him, you’re always going to have what you need 🙂

Have a great day!

Humble Yourself

Here’s some great advice for anyone in a leadership position:

Matthew 23
¹¹Whoever is the greatest should be the servant of the others. ¹²If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored.

Too often as human beings we strive for titles and honors, and in the process we become conditioned to feel that those “at the top” matter most. Unfortunately, a lot of people at the top then continue this practice toward those “below” them.

If you’re a leader or someone in a position of influence over others, I encourage you to take a closer look at the verses above and see if there’s anything you can do to humble yourself in your walk of life.

Anyone can benefit from these words, though. It’s easy in life to think we have all the answers or that we know everything sometimes. Guilty as charged, right here.

I can think of a number of ways I could take these words to heart…now it’s just a matter of doing it.

Humility is not always an easy thing to practice, but it is always something that’s worth displaying in our lives.

Have a great day.

Some People Change

Here’s to the strong, thanks to the brave. Don’t give up hope, some people change. Against all odds, against the grain. Love finds a way, some people change.

I’ve always liked this song. I believe that anyone can change, no matter who they’ve been and what they’ve done in their life. Not everyone does, and I recognize that. But anyone can…and some people do, just like the chorus of that song says.

Everyone Who…

Luke 11:10
Everyone who asks will receive, everyone who searches will find, and the door will be opened for everyone who knocks.

The gift of the Holy Spirit is a powerful one. It is something that can truly change your life and give you the supernatural ability to face the many challenges that will arrive during your time here on Earth.

God wants to give this gift to you and equip you with that ability to withstand challenges and triumph over them…all you have to do is ask 🙂

The Solid Rock

When my world falls apart and the light turns to dark. When the clouds gather ’round and the storms overwhelm. When my heart breaks in half and my strength cannot last.

The world is going to flat-out bring you to your knees sometimes. Dreams don’t always come true, things don’t always work out the way you wanted them to, plans get changed…and on, and on, and on. It happens.

Do you have a solid rock to stand on when this happens? Did you know you have a loving and merciful God who created you, knows everything about your past, present, and future, who has a plan for your life and who will be that solid rock for you and so much more? He’s there. He loves you. He’ll never leave you.

Just wanted you to know that, in case you didn’t know. Reach out to Him and He will be there.

If things are going bad, they’ll get better. Hope you have a good day today.