Seeking Him Radio with Nancy Leigh DeMoss

One Thing is Needed—Details can cause us to forget why we’re serving.

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0628

“I keep the house clean because I love my family, but while I’m cleaning, I end up griping at them all day.” Nancy Leigh DeMoss: It’s easy to start with the best intentions to serve others. But we can get so consumed by details that we forget why we’re serving in the first place. That’s what happened to Martha. We read her story in Luke 10. She had a sincere desire to serve Jesus and His disciples, but she got obsessed with her to-do list and ended up perturbed with her sister and with Jesus Himself. Jesus said to Martha, ...

Just Like My Father—God is unlike any man you’ve ever known.

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0628

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: What comes to mind when I say the word "father"? “I remember helping my dad paint. I’d say, ‘Does this look okay?’ I was hoping to hear him say, ‘Good job,’ or something. Instead, he would always tell me how to do it better.” Nancy: If you’ve been wounded by a father or another man that you’ve trusted, you may find it hard to trust God. Can I tell you that God is unlike any man you’ve ever known? Even the best earthly father is only a pale reflection of Him. We need to look to the ...

Have You Prayed About It?—Prayer is the best thing you can do.

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0628

“Oh, the budget! That word brings a shudder to our household!” Nancy Leigh DeMoss: You’ve got to admit that most of us women are born fixers. We like to take matters into our own hands. “We’ve bought budgeting software; we’ve enrolled in a class; we’ve read every book!” Nancy: We fret and worry and demand solutions. But in the process, we forget that prayer is the best thing we can do. As James 4:2 says, “You have not because you ask not.” “It’s just so real—just bring it back home.” Nancy: So many times I forget to ask the Lord ...

Guardrails—You’ll never be so "spiritual" that you’ll be immune to sexual sin.

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0628

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: This may sound a little blunt, but it’s true. I’ll never become so “spiritual” that I’ll be immune to sexual sin. The same is true for you. I’ve watched many, many people get trapped in sexual sin. That’s why I’ve chosen to establish some boundaries in my life to help guard my heart. For example, if I’m meeting alone with a married man, we make sure to leave the door cracked. I don’t travel or have meals alone with married men. And if I send a personal email to a man, I make sure to copy his ...

Megadoses—You just can’t go wrong taking in the Word of God.

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0628

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: Have you heard the debate in the health community about megadoses of vitamins? Some people think large doses of vitamins cure all kinds of diseases, and other doctors warn that too many vitamins can be toxic. But there’s no debate about megadoses of Scripture. You just can’t go wrong taking in the Word of God. Sometimes I like to vary my devotional routine and move through the Bible more quickly than normal. It’s like getting a megadose of Scripture. Taking megadoses of God’s Word in quickly will give you a panoramic view of God’s plan. You’ll see ...

Preparing for a Holy City—Is there any clutter in your life?

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0628

“You’re selling this in the garage sale?” “I didn’t think you used it anymore.” “Honey! That’s a decorative spoon from Pike’s Peak!” Nancy Leigh DeMoss: Getting rid of things can be hard. “I could use that!” Nancy: I remember when our ministry was getting ready to move into a new building. We tossed all kinds of unnecessary files, obsolete equipment, and worn-out furniture. It was a great chance to get rid of some clutter. Do you know that we can start to collect clutter in our spiritual lives? We'll be moving to a new, eternal home. Revelation 21:27 describes heaven ...

Holiness in the Workplace—Your workplace provides a great opportunity to practice holiness.

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0628

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: Your workplace provides a great opportunity to practice holiness. “Well, you caught me. I’m supposed to be working on a big project, but all I’ve really done is download a bunch of songs onto my computer.” Nancy: Are you approaching your work with holiness? Here are some questions to help you evaluate: Do you work as unto the Lord—like He’s your boss? By the way, that question applies whether you work in an office or as a stay-at-home mom. Are you diligent? Do you follow through on what you’ve been assigned? Why do you work? Do you ...

Esther's Approach—God’s more glorious than any earthly king, but He still wants you to come before Him in prayer.

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0628

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: You know the story of Queen Esther. No one came before the king without being invited. But Esther risked her life and went to the king to plead for the Jewish people. The Bible says, “When the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, . . . she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre.” The king showed mercy. He said, “What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request?” I think that may be a picture of the way we approach God in prayer. God is ...

Stir It Up—When we act on lies, we influence other people to act on them, too.

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0628

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: Are you ever a source of temptation to those around you? “My husband feels convicted about doing work around the house on Sundays. But when I need something done, I have my ways of making it happen.” Nancy: As women, we have a lot of influence. Maybe that’s why Satan targeted the woman with his lies back in the Garden of Eden. She influenced her husband to sin, and generations to follow were affected. As women, we’re still bombarded with the enemy’s lies. They come in everything from magazines and movies to counselors and friends. When we ...

Seeing God's Holiness—The more we see God’s holiness, the more we’ll be grieved by sin.

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0628

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: While writing a book on holiness, I began to pray this prayer: Oh God, Show me more of Your holiness. Show me more of my sinfulness. Help me to hate sin and to love righteousness as You do. And make me holy as You are holy. God answered that prayer by starting to expose sin in my heart—things like not controlling my tongue, my appetite, or my spending habits, and loving myself more than I love others. The more we see God’s holiness, the more we’ll be grieved by sin. First Corinthians 15:34 says, “Awake to righteousness, ...

Praise Brings His Glory—True praise takes us into the presence of God and brings down His glory.

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0628

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: Why should we praise the Lord? One reason is that it brings us into the presence of God. When King Solomon dedicated the temple, there was a massive choir along with 120 trumpets and other instruments. The choir sang, “He [the Lord] is good; His love endures forever.” During this praise service, we read that “the glory of the LORD filled the temple.” Just as God’s glory filled Solomon’s temple, He can fill us, too. We connect with Him just as the Israelites did—through praise. If you’re feeling spiritually dry—like your temple isn’t displaying much glory—try praising ...

Reasonable Service—When you feel like God’s call is unreasonable, remember Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0628

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: There are times when I feel like God asks for something unreasonable. It may be giving a caring ear after a long day of ministry or helping a family give their kids a Christian education. Whatever it is, I have to go back to the words of Paul in Romans 12:1: “I urge you . . . in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices . . . this is your reasonable act of worship.” The word translated reasonable is where we get our word “logical.” Because God has given so much, it’s ...

Evaluate the Consequences—Do you live your life responding to whatever comes your way without really thinking things through?

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0628

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: Have you noticed that a lot of people don’t think about the consequences before they make a decision? “What’s that?” “It’s my new Mastercut 2000. It just came! I saw it on TV, and I just had to have one.” Nancy: We just live our lives responding to whatever comes our way without really thinking things through. “How’d these credit card bills get so big?” Nancy: What would happen today if we thought about the consequences of every decision we made? What would happen if we brought every decision under the Lordship of Christ? As you face ...

Busy for God—It’s easy to get so busy serving others that we don’t have time to cultivate intimacy with God ourselves.

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0628

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: It’s easy to get really busy doing things for God. “I teach three-year-olds. I’m Assistant Deputy Secretary for Meals on Wheels. I’m the Junior Coordinator for the Forty but Sporty group.” Nancy: It’s easy to get so busy that we forget why we’re serving in the first place. “I’m on the welcoming committee. I’m at the Wednesday night choir practice.” Nancy: In the Song of Solomon, the Shulamite woman says, “They made me keeper of the vineyards, but my own vineyard I have not kept!” I think that we too often neglect our own “spiritual vineyard.” It’s ...

Surrendered for Eternity—You’re never more like Jesus than when you surrender your own rights and take the role of a servant.

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0628

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: We all know that Jesus was the perfect picture of a surrendered servant when He was here on earth. But did you realize that Jesus will remain the surrendered servant for eternity? The gospel of Luke gives us a moving picture of what’ll happen when Christ comes again. It says, “I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.” Can you imagine that? The King and Lord of the universe will put on a servant’s uniform and wait on us. It ...

Because Christ Died—Christ's death provides the power to say no to sin.

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0628

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: Why should we be careful not to sin? “I don’t know why preachers are always harping on sin.” “I don’t think much about sin. I don’t think people should judge.” “I like to focus on the love of God.” Nancy: If we really do focus on the love of God, it will motivate us to avoid sin. The love of God led Christ to the cross. An old-time writer said, “Surely that man must be in an unhealthy state of soul who can think of all that Jesus suffered and yet cling to those sins for which ...

Spiritual Adultery—When we expect to stay close to God yet refuse to give up our sin, it’s like a mate caught in adultery acting like it’s no big deal.

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0628

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: If you came home and found your mate passionately hugging someone you didn’t know, how would you feel? You’d be shocked, angry, rejected. That experience would just be a small picture of the way God feels about our sin. In the Bible when God wants to tell us how serious sin really is, He often uses the picture of marital unfaithfulness. Here’s an example from Jeremiah 3: “‘You have played the whore with many lovers,’ declares the Lord.... ‘You have polluted the land with your vile whoredom ... yet ... you refuse to be ashamed.’” When we ...

Mary Was an Influential Woman—Are you pointing those around you to Christ to solve their problems?

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0628

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: What do you do when someone comes to you with a problem? The best thing we can do is to point the person to Jesus. That’s what Mary of Nazareth did. She was at a wedding, and the host ran out of wine. Instead of trying to solve the problem herself, she pointed the servants to Jesus. “Do whatever he tells you to do,” she said. She used her influence to encourage them to obey and follow Christ. Jesus performed His first miracle that day, and the servants saw Him turn water into wine. Mary’s influence allowed ...

A Daily Habit—Dealing with the sin in our hearts will protect us from the big, visible sins.

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0628

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: I know a couple that appeared to have a deep, genuine love for the Lord and a strong family. But the husband’s heart had become hard and cold. He was harboring private sin for a long time, but eventually it became public. He had to admit to his wife that he’d been committing adultery. It was a sobering reminder of why we all need to be pursuing holiness. When we’re in a daily habit of repentance, it can help keep us from a pattern of sin that will destroy us. Dealing with the sin in our hearts ...

God Doesn't Love Me—If you’re ever tempted to doubt God’s love, the best place to look is the cross of Christ.

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0628

“I haven’t heard from my children in months.” Nancy Leigh DeMoss: When we feel rejected by other people, we can fall for a lie. “Sometimes I even think God doesn’t love me.” Nancy: Most of us would never say it out loud, but have you ever doubted God’s love? If we dwell on the lie that says, “God doesn’t love me,” it’ll lead us into bondage. The truth is that God does love you. Would you listen to what Paul says in Romans 5? “At just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.... God ...