I thank the Lord for blessing my congregation with godly and faithful leaders. Some of them are ordained; others are not.

Though I may not always agree with them, I believe their hearts are unswervingly set after God and His ways.

That’s part of what I thought upon reading this:

“Her prophets are light and treacherous persons” (Zephaniah 3:4).

I also thought of something else: May I be trustworthy and faithful and godly in my living and in the exercising of my gifts.

I want to be solid and firm for the truth, not light and fluffy and puffy.

So many things lurking out there, waiting to seize my mind and hold me captive.

Wrong thoughts. Earthly desires. Carnal ambitions. Evil surmisings. This-world treasures.

False reports about me. Unkind commentaries to me. Open resentments toward me. Unjust treatment of me.

Improper relationships. Ungodly connections. Fleshly friendships. Worldly romances.

Covetousness. Gossip. Jealousy. Anger. Bitterness. Resentment. Railing. Depression. Pride. Rebellion. Unkindness. Selfishness. Discouragement.

“The LORD their God shall visit them, and turn away their captivity” (Zephaniah 2:7).

Oh yes!!