In Touch with Charles Stanley

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Crosswalk Home   Devotionals   Bible Study Tools   Newsletters   SPONSORED BY Christians helping Christians with healthcare fH Better Websites for Churches Advertise with us In Touch Daily Devotional Welcome to the In Touch Daily Devotional, a free devotional from Crosswalk.com, the world's largest Christian website. We honor your privacy and time. If this newsletter no longer meets your needs, please use the unsubscribe link at the bottom of this newsletter and you will be removed immediately. In Touch Daily Devotional by Dr. Charles Stanley April 3, 2008 - God's Guide to a Victorious Life - Proverbs 3:5-6             Welcome to the In Touch Devotional. A compass indicates four points of north, south, east, and west. All are necessary for finding direction in the physical world. For guidance in living the Christian life, Proverbs chapter 3:5-6 also gives four points.             The first point is trust God. James chapter 1:17 states He deserves your complete confidence because He alone does not change. Second, do not rely on your own understanding. The human mind has limited comprehension. Only God is all-knowing. Hebrews 4:13 shows us that every thought and motive is visible to Him. There is nothing that He doesn't see. The next point in trusting God is to acknowledge Him in all your ways. As the Maker and Savior of all mankind, God has the right to plan every life. He knits each person together in the womb. He provides redemption through His Son Jesus Christ. God gives spiritual gifts to be used on His behalf. Just as a child will look to his father for help, believers are to include their heavenly Father in everything. Success may tempt people to feel proud. But, Christians must guard against this thinking because it can lead you in a harmful direction.           God promises to make your paths straight. Spiritually, the direct route is easier to travel and requires less time. But it is not obstacle-free. As you follow the first three directional signs, the Father will work on your behalf to overcome barriers along the way. Will you follow God's spiritual compass and trust Him wholeheartedly? As you reject self-reliance and acknowledge dependence upon Him, you will stay on the straight path of godliness. FEATURED RESOURCE   The Life Principles Bible This Bible combines the wisdom of Scripture with the principles that guide Dr. Stanley's life and empower his ministry. Order your copy.   To see more resources from In Touch Ministries, please visit us at www.intouch.org or go directly to our bookstore at In Touch Ministries.   If you enjoyed this newsletter, forward it on to a friend. If this message was forwarded to you from a friend, signup for your own subscription here. FREE ECARDS Send this Card Send this Card Send this Card Celebrate Israel's 60th Anniversary! Share the Gospel in restricted nations Start a Home-Based Business Advertise with us Crosswalk.com is a member of the Salem Web Network of sites including: Oneplace.com Lightsource.com ChristianJobs.com CrossCards.com BibleArcade.com Christianity.com