Comfort — when it is — .

yourself to be godly. For physical is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:7–8

There is a great amount of Scripture that is easy to understand. We struggle with what we do understand than what we don’t.

What we do understand, though it equips us for the realities of life if we listen and apply it, makes us . (2 Tim. 3:16-17)

One of the primary reasons we struggle to pray is that in prayer God often works on .

And though I know in my head that is not just for my good but for my best, something within resists — something gigantic — that wants to stay comfortable even if part of me knows it is ultimately .

David knew that what he was longing for in life – the that God promised to him – wouldn’t be found in always seeking comfort.

You make known to me the ; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11

The of is found by faith. (Heb. 11:1,6)


God doesn’t give us a map. He gives us His .


Faith always leads to obedience, and obedience produces great in our lives. But it is often very .

Unashamedly I want everything God has for my life — everything on the .

So we are always of good … for we walk by faith, not by . 2 Corinthians 5:6-7