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The path of life we take

Each of us chooses our path in life. Indeed, there are things beyond our control. Except for Jesus, no one has ever had a choice about who their birth parents are. Some health conditions are outside our control. But for the most part, much of our life remains in our hands. As 2022 is coming to an end, I have been thinking about this year’s journey and how it fits into the path of my life.

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What does the Lord find in me?

In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. (1 Kings 3:5)

What will the Lord find in your life? I continue to ask this question often in mine. During my personal Bible reading time, I came across the passage in the book of First Kings where the throne of Israel has passed to Solomon. During the early years of his reign, the Lord appears to him in a dream and offers Solomon three things – and all he has to do is ask the Lord for the one he desires most.

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Don’t let your heart become hardened

hardened heart

Hardened is a word that has many meanings depending on its use. If you’re involved in the construction or engineering field, hardened can refer to metals that have been made harder.

In the medical field, hardened can mean someone who, through experience, is no longer sensitive to the unpleasantness of healthcare. In each of those, being hardened is a good thing. However, there are many aspects of our life where being hardened isn’t a good thing.

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