Anytime we’re puzzling positions and pondering choices, it’s probably a good idea to look at King Jehoshaphat. When he faced a terrifying invasion of some formidable enemies, he sought God.

We received Him by grace, through faith. And we live life through and for Him by grace, through faith. That’s gospel living. Gospel living keeps our faith grounded, built up, established. And gospel living very naturally leads us to a place of sweet thankfulness, a gratitude that goes beyond just us. It overflows and sloshes happiness on those around us.

The battle with the Amalekites was actually all about showing the strength of the Lord. Victory happens only by His power. We need Him. The scene with Moses and his friends adds a beautiful demonstration of how our omnipotent, omniscient God often brings people alongside us. We need each other.

So how can an over-thinker become an overcomer? Psalm 27:1, 14 says, “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—whom should I dread? Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart be courageous. Wait for the Lord.”

What does mature but childlike faith look like? How can we be mature enough and also childlike enough to “walk by faith,” like Paul references in 2 Corinthians 5:7?

"As we thank and praise Him, we recount His love and faithfulness and blessings. We celebrate and bask in His mercy and in His provision. We find ourselves remembering and delighting in all that He is and all that He’s done."

The God of all wisdom longs to teach us how to redeem every moment in wisdom, fruitfulness, and satisfaction.

There is a happy freedom in being who you really are. It opens your eyes all the more to the unconditional love of a heavenly Father who knows you completely. Layers on layers of love and grace and freedom. God made you, you. “For it was you who created my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will praise you because I have been remarkably and wondrously made” (Psalm 139:13-14).

What a great time to set aside special moments of reflecting on God coming near in the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus came as a baby, suffered and died in payment for our sin—all so we could have right relationship with a holy God, and enjoy His presence.

Weakness becomes strength at His gracious untangle. Beyond the drawer—beyond time and space—there’s simply no limit to that grace. It brought Jesus all the way to the cross to seal our pardon. Especially those times you’re haunted by and tangled up in the guilt of sin, find sweet freedom in remembering Jesus paid for all of it.

Earthly “wisdom” will tell you that you need to go with your gut. It says ask yourself how you “feel” about your choice. But feelings and emotions are up, down, and all over the place. Worse than seasonal. You can’t trust them. Trust in God, not in your own thoughts and emotions.