| Potency in Prose or Poetry |

When I prepare to preach, I often find myself pondering the power of the word of God. A single verse - a mere sentence of prose or poetry - possesses the potency to truly transform a life. And where some quotations fall under the "one person's trash is another's treasure", Holy Scripture - the God breathed living word - is applicable and appropriate for all. And where some books may contain only a handful of truly "quote-worthy" phrases or sentences, our Bible is jam-packed full of juicy gems, just waiting for us to hear them, receive them, and apply them.

When I prepare to preach, it is this amazing word that I try with all my strength to surrender to. Even that is a funny thought; in ordinary and mundane circumstances, surrendering is the active-absence of strength. Whereas in the spiritual context, it takes all of our effort and all of our strength to truly set aside our pride, our knowledge, and our wisdom in order to surrender. With the word of God, it is this determination to place ourselves under its authority and in surrender to its potency, that yields the best results. We need to actively place His word above our own.

Consider that when you open your Bible to read what God has for your life.