Insight for Living Canada - LifeTrac Podcast

John 14:26 God gives us wisdom so we can view life with objectivity and handle it with stability. When we place our faith in Christ we have access to wisdom through the Holy Spirit.

Ecclesiastes 9:7 Life is exciting! Life is fun! Life is happy! Like Jim Elliot once said, “Wherever you are, be all there.” You’re on the mission field—get at it! Have a ball! Go for it!

1 Corinthians 13:12-13 Optimism, pessimism, suspicion, and fatalism all fail to present life as it really is. In contrast to these four ways we view life God tells us to live with a perspective characterized by reality, joy, trust, and hope.

John 14:6 The man-made philosophies of materialism, hedonism, humanism, and fatalism are false foundations that will never bring contentment. Examine your lifestyle—are any of these philosophical foundations guiding your decisions?

1 Timothy 6:18-21 As leaders we are tempted to see the objective in front of us—of all we must get done. Wise leaders remember objectives can’t be the single drive of our lives; we must build into those who will someday be in leadership.

Luke 6:47-49 Jesus says if we build our lives on Him, when the storms of life come, we will stand. We can trust in His wisdom and power.

Ecclesiastes 8:1 A wise leader has a cheerful disposition. And no one says it like Solomon, “Who is like the wise man and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom illumines him and causes his stern face to beam,” Ecclesiastes 8:1.

Revelation 2:1 “If it feels good, do it.” Six single-syllable words comprise the motto of this generation. God gave us the senses, but if pushed to a far enough extreme, we move into either heresy or perversion.

Proverbs 1:20-21 When we’re reproved our egos are threatened and we become defensive. What if instead of protecting ourselves we committed to becoming more like Christ? When we desire to be like Him we welcome reproof.

Psalms 127:3 Our children are gifts to be treasured. They belong to God, but he has entrusted them to our care.

Esther 4:16 Do you need to take a stand against something or someone? Are you fearful of what may happen? Take a page from Esther’s story and ask the Lord for courage. He will give you the strength you need.

Psalms 139:3 In the midst of a bad day remember these three things. First, you’re not alone. Second, you’re not without protection. Third, you’re not without hope. God is with you.

Matthew 11:28-30 When circumstances are overwhelming you have a choice. You can focus on your problems, or on God. When you focus on God you shift the burden from your shoulders to His, making room for the peace only He can provide.

Ephesians 4:26-32 Chuck Swindoll has five principles for making a marriage stick: Cultivate complete honesty Express anger appropriately Don’t steal from your mate Guard your speech Be nice Applying these to your marriage will breathe new life into it. It’s not too late to have a marriage that thrives.

1 Kings 8:57 Fear turns into trust when you look to God. He will never leave nor forsake you.