Psalms 105:6, 42, 43

Do you live with regret from hasty decisions or impulsive choices? Have you ever reacted to a situation because of the pressure you felt to act? To avoid a life of destructive reaction, we must learn to watch and wait for the Lord. This divine watching and waiting is a lethal combination to defeat compulsive and impetuous decision-making. Watching for God places us in His presence, where we will be strengthened and empowered for life.

Like so many people, do you struggle to grasp joy and hold on to it? In this week’s devotional from best-selling author and pastor Randy Frazee, we’ll discuss a few of the principles from his book "The Joy Challenge"—an exploration of the letter to the Philippians and the timeless, encouraging advice offered to us by the apostle Paul.

As a Christian, you’re part of something bigger. God has a story, and you have a role to play. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

When we are mindful we allow God to bring our future hope into our present reality. This Reading Plan will help you unlock the secrets of living in a state of calm, peaceful, active attention on the present with God through the spiritual practice of meditative recurring prayer.