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@herbiblicalcounsel
Rather than looking to the wisdom of man, biblical counseling believes that the solutions to everyday life challenges, even the most complex ones, can be found in the Bible. True life transformation will occur when we're guided by the wisdom of God's Word, rooted in Jesus Christ and His compassionate love, and dependent upon the regenerating power of the Gospel in the hearts of believers.
✨"likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works." [1 Timothy 2:9-10 ESV]
God is sovereign over every person and event in our lives. If we trust that God is in control, we can let go the heavy burden we often try to carry on our own shoulder - the burden of trying to control other people and our situations. How can you surrender control & trust in God today?
When we are angry, our words often become our weapon. We use our speech with the goal of winning arguments, instead of seeking peace. We exaggerate situations with "always" or "never" statements, recalling only record of wrongs. We use words to judge motives, blame shift, and ultimately hurt others. But the bible says that anger comes from the sinful desires in our hearts, and is not a result of other people's actions or negative situations [James 4:1-2]. Instead, people and situations are only the triggers for our hearts to express its desires. So, how do we grow in our self-control over our words? We must analyze the idols in our hearts, repent, and obey God's command to love Him and others by speaking wholesome words with humility, patience, and kindness [Eph 4:29, Col 3:12-13].
🤍 How sweet it is to know that our God of every grace is with us always, in all seasons of life! He, indeed, is our truest and greatest treasure. Through Christ, we have the strength and hope to carry on, and to remain steadfast through every trial and tribulation. Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. [1 Cor 15:58 ESV] God of Every Grace
Worry and anxiety are unbelief. They focuses on trusting in self, rather than trusting the sovereignty of God. Worry and anxiety dwell on what God teaches us not to dwell on [Phil 4:8]. They lead to complaining and grumbling, which God hates [Phil 2:14]. Worry and anxiety encourage us to take control over our own situations instead of trusting God, fooling us to think that we are wiser than God. The opposite of worry and anxiety is to trust God. Trusting God shifts our attention from self to God’s love, wisdom, and power. We recognize that God is in control and that He is worthy to be trusted during our trials. Trusting God gives us the strength to love and serve others, even when things are challenging for ourselves. 🙏 If you are worried or anxious today, repent and pray to God with thanksgiving, making your requests known to Him, and He will guard your heart and mind with His peace [Phil 4:4-7].
When someone offends us, it is easy to dwell on our hurts and justify an ungodly response of anger or bitterness. However, just as God has forgiven us of our sins through His son Jesus Christ, we are to forgive others. To forgive means to send the offense completely away from our hearts and mind. We no longer dwell on the offense or keep a record of it in our hearts. It also means that we respond to the offender in grace, returning an offense with a blessing, even if the offender does not deserve it. Who do you need to forgive and show grace to today?
What an encouragement this should be to us! If we trust God, we can be confident that while God will allow nothing to undermine His glory, He will also allow nothing that is not meant for our good.
Learning to be content with God's will takes practice. When things don't go our way, our fleshly instinct is to often doubt God or take control ourselves. We often forget that God is sovereign over all situations in our lives, the good and bad, things we have and don't have. Growing in contentment in the Lord means to be satisfied with what we have, no matter the circumstance. What is one area in your life that you need to grow in contentment?
The world tells us to follow our hearts and trust in our feelings because who knows ourselves the best but us? The Bible says otherwise. Our heart is desperately sick and full of evil. Listening to our hearts will only lead us down the path of destruction. When something feels "good" and right that is contrary to God's Word, take a moment to preach to yourself "the heart is deceitful" and make the decision to turn away from your ways and instead to God and His ways. Take hold of the promise that he will make your paths straight. His ways always lead to joy and peace.
How can you apply one of these "one another" commands in your relationship with another believer?
The world tries to explain and justify anger. However, the Bible clearly states that our anger is not other people's fault or from stressful situations, but from the sinful desires in our heart. We want our way, not the way God planned for us. We are dissatisfied with God's sovereignty (His plan for us) and providence (how His plan plays out). Ultimately, when we are sinfully angry, we want to play God.
Reconciliation can be hard. Sometimes the hurt really hurts. Wounds are deep and trust is broken. But just as God has forgiven and reconciled with us, we are to forgive and reconcile with others. Holding bitterness is a clear violation of God's commands. Instead, loving others, even when they are difficult to love, is the most biblically thing you can do.
We are often taught by the world that love is a feeling. We are shown Hollywood fairytale movies that depict what love "looks" like. Young women see @Disney princess movies and dream about being swept off their feet by a prince Charming, living happily ever after with that magical "love" feeling. Even @dictionarycom defines love as a "strong feeling." But the Bible says that love is not a feeling. Instead, it is a combination of God-honoring qualities and actions. Not a single verse in 1 Corinthians 13 defines love as a feeling. We need to understand that we love others not just when we "feel" like it, but even when it hurts... because God commands us to. And that love is to be patient, kind, self-less, humble, and honoring.
✨How can you trust in God's providence today?