Insight iconOne of my spiritual mentors is Dr. Henry Blackaby. His book, Experiencing God, has changed many lives, as people recognize that God has a master plan, and the best thing we can do is see where God is at work and join Him there.

Right alongside the powerful My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers, Blackaby’s Experiencing God Day-by-Day is a great tool to keep you on God’s path for spiritual growth and effectiveness. His son, Dr. Richard Blackaby, also assisted with the book.

Today I’ll share a few insights gleaned from some of his daily devotions.

[blockquote author=”1 Timothy 1:12″ link=”” target=”_blank”]Your ability to serve God is not based on your past, but on your faithfulness today. If you are faithful with the task God entrusts to you, God will enable you to accomplish it.[/blockquote]

[blockquote author=”1 Peter 5:7″ link=”” target=”_blank”]Casting our cares is a choice. It means consciously handing over our anxiety to Christ and allowing Him to carry the weight of our problems. At times, this is the most difficult part of trusting God![/blockquote]

[blockquote author=”Psalm 41:12″ link=”” target=”_blank”]There are times when God will be the only witness to your righteous behavior. Sometimes God is the only one who will understand your motives. Sometimes you will do all you know God has asked you to do, only to face ridicule from others. At such times, all you can do is maintain your integrity, trusting that God always keeps His eyes on you. God looks favorably upon those who walk with integrity, doing what they know is right, regardless of how others perceive their actions.[/blockquote]

[blockquote author=”Proverbs 27:17″ link=”” target=”_blank”]Be careful in your choice of friends! Jesus chose His closest friends wisely. He did not look for perfect friends, but friends whose hearts were set to follow God. It is equally important to examine the kind of friend you are to others…. Strive to find godly friends who will challenge you to become the person God desires.[/blockquote]

[blockquote author=”Matthew 14:16″ link=”” target=”_blank”]

The key difference between what appears to be impossible to us and what is actually possible is a word from our Master! Faith accepts His divine command and steps out in a direction that only God can complete. If you only attempt things that you know are possible with the visible resources you possess, those around you will not see God at work.[/blockquote]

Maybe over the next five days you would want to take one of these truths to read, pray about, and add to the godly influences in your daily walk with the Lord.