Day: September 24, 2025

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A person at a crossroads choosing between ambition and God’s will-Surrender to God’s will

Ambition or Alignment? Trading Striving for Surrender

In a world that rewards hustle, glorifies self-made success, and promotes personal ambition as the highest virtue, God’s will calls us to something radically different—dependence on God. Human ambition may push us to climb ladders, break limits, and chase dreams. But without divine direction, it’s all vanity. “Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain” (Psalm 127:1).

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Crowd celebrating under flashing signs while a small group prays- Psalm 12:8 moral collapse

When Vileness Is Celebrated: Reading Psalm 12:8 in Our Day

Psalm 12:8 closes David’s brief but blazing lament with a stark picture: wickedness isn’t merely present—it’s applauded. Across the psalm, David grieves a culture where truth evaporates, flattery thrives, and the faithful seem to vanish (vv. 1–2). The climax: when disgrace is lifted up, the wicked roam freely. It’s a sobering diagnosis of any age—ours included.

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