FROM THE KEYBOARD

Matthew Maher presents Daily Dose: Adversity doesn't last. But inteGRITy does. You either have GRIT or you don't.

Matthew Maher presents Daily Dose: "For when I am weak, then I am strong" (II Corinthians 12:10). God may not remove your thorn, but He will rest His power upon it, making it His throne. Thus, your weakness is the very seat that allows for Gods strength to be seen. If you hide it, then how can God use it?

Matthew Maher presents Daily Dose: "We cannot serve the Lord if we don't have a heart of forgiveness" (Monty Williams). Sadly, so many are imprisoned by bitterness because they fail to forgive, which is not allowing the heart of the Lord to live. His is a heart that forgives, thus without receiving and giving this liberty, we are not able to serve genuinely.

Matthew Maher presents Daily Dose: "My strength is made perfect in your weakness" (II Corinthians 12:9). The world would "sell" us strength to drive us from our weakness. Yet God tells us that our weakness is the vehicle that drives His strength. Thus, you can trust Jesus to make His perfection known in your imperfection.

Matthew Maher presents Daily Dose: Rest in the reality of God, for His presence with you and His promises for you are His comforts to you.

Matthew Maher presents Daily Dose: The truest measure of influence isn't dependent upon how much you know intellectually, how far you've gone professionally, or even how much you have financially. No. The truest measure of influence is reflected by how well you show what you know persuasively and courageously; where courage isn't the absence of fear, but rather the awareness of Jesus being near.