Christian Devotionals and Scripture Applied to Everyday Life

The secret to a fulfilling life is contentment. Unfortunately, this is not a character quality that many people in our country possess. We have become used to having all sorts of fancy gadgets and conveniences and when we have to do without it is not a happy day. The funny thing is that some of the richest people are actually the saddest. All their stuff can't bring them the joy they so desperately want.

Supposedly this adage originated many years ago when farmers gauged their corn crop's growth. If the crop did not measure knee-high by the United States' celebration of Independence Day, then the crop wasn't as mature as it should be.

God loves to use people despite their inadequacies and weaknesses if they are willing to turn their lives completely over to Him. We see this over and over again in the Scripture. In doing this He shows Himself strong on their behalf and gets all the glory for the work that is done.

How do people handle their insecurities? Each person has a different defense mechanism. Some try to hide from anyone or anything that would make them feel inadequate. Others create a good front, blustering their way through life while they hide their true feelings. Still others employ a combination of both. None of these are the best plan. The best method is to search for the root of the problem and face it head on with the truth.

The more I learn about human nature, the more I realize that so many of us are saddled with a personality that is insecure. Insecurity comes in many forms and is disguised by many actions and attitudes.

In the year that Judah's King Uzziah died, a man named Isaiah had a vision. In his vision he saw the Lord God seated on a throne, high and exalted above all else. The train of his kingly robe filled the temple, and above Him were angelic beings who were calling out to one another. Their awe-inspiring chant lifted up the mighty King of heaven and described Him with these words, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory." Just the sound of their voices caused the earth to shake and smoke to fill the temple.