THE BATTLE IS TO MAKE YOU WEARY

Leon FontaineDevoted

He will speak words against the Most High [God] and wear down the saints of the Most High… Daniel 7:25 (AMP)  Have you ever felt weary? I’m not talking about physical exhaustion, a good night’s sleep can cure tiredness, but weariness is different. It goes beyond fatigue and affects us emotionally. And when emotionally or mentally drained, people can begin to make unwise decisions.   Weariness can cause people to give up on their dreams, quit their marriages or take their own lives. It can shut down people’s hope and creativity until they’re just going through the motions of existing. The signs of emotional exhaustion were never more visible than during the pandemic.   We must recognize that we have an enemy on this planet whose goal …

¿A DIOS REALMENTE LE IMPORTA?

Leon FontaineEntregate

No es que el Señor se tarde en cumplir su promesa, como algunos suponen, sino que tiene paciencia con ustedes, pues no quiere que nadie muera, sino que todos se vuelvan a Dios. 2 Pedro 3:9 (DHH)  ¿Cuándo usted ora, parece que la respuesta de Dios siempre es “no” o “esperar”? Usted puede comenzar a pensar que pedir ayuda a Dios no tiene sentido. Quizás usted haya intentado suplicar Su ayuda, pero como se ha sentido rechazado, deja de orar por completo.  La vida puede ser difícil, lo que hace que muchos se pregunten “¿Por qué Dios permite tanto dolor en esta vida?” No, no lo permite. El hecho de que algo suceda no significa que sea la voluntad de Dios. 2 Pedro 3:9 nos …

A FORCE CALLED PASSION

Leon FontaineDevoted

And David danced before the Lord with all his might, wearing a priestly garment. 2 Samuel 6:14 (NLT)  Do you know anyone who always seems excited about what they’re doing? People like this are electric. They’re fun to be around, and their enthusiasm is contagious.  King David had a depth of passion that could only come from God. If you aren’t convinced that passion can come from God, consider that one of the root words for enthusiasm is “theos,” so to be enthused, or “in theos,” means to be in God. He’s the creator of excitement and enthusiasm!  David’s passion was obvious to everyone around him, and because of this he attracted an army of mighty men who were unstoppable. Together, they overcame impossible situations. …

VIVA UNA VIDA INCREÍBLE

Leon FontaineEntregate

Dios, por su poder, nos ha concedido todo lo que necesitamos para la vida y la devoción, al hacernos conocer a aquel que nos llamó por su propia grandeza y sus obras maravillosas. 2 Pedro 1:3 (DHH)  Hace años, cuando trabajé en rescate de emergencia, nuestro equipo recibió una llamada extraña. Se había reportado una pila de abono en llamas, pero cuando llegaron los bomberos, encontraron algo sorprendente.  Esto era más que una pila de escombros, era la casa de alguien. Un hombre había excavado un túnel debajo de la pila de abono y vivía allí. Había sufrido inhalación de humo y, mientras los paramédicos lo atendían, la policía revisó sus posesiones para salvar lo que pudieran.  Se sorprendieron al descubrir que tenía un galón …

ATTACK THE PROBLEM, NOT THE PERSON

Leon FontaineDevoted

“If a fellow believer hurts you go tell him—work it out between the two of you. If he listens, you’ve made a friend.” Matthew 18:15 (MSG)  Everyone needs to become good at confrontation. We can’t sit back and hope that things will work themselves out in our relationships. Whether you like it or not, confrontation is going to be a part of your life, so you may as well become great at it.  Of course, the confrontation I’m talking about is win-win. In this way, it is more like coaching, especially if you are a leader who is confronting someone you influence. It is done to benefit everyone involved.  You see, confronting someone is not the same thing as berating them. You don’t attack the …