Any time I think I can live the Christian life in my own strength, I’m in trouble. When I’m tempted to do it my way, to tough it out or go at it alone, I look to the cross. It wasn’t up to me then; it’s not up to me now. How do you view the cross?
Read more..When I try to do it on my own, I miss out on God’s strength and wisdom. Here is a prayer from the writer of Psalms 139 that helps to motivate me to move from self-reliance to God dependence.
Read more..The devil doesn’t limit his efforts to preventing faith. He also works diligently to deceive believers by feeding us discouraging thoughts: he insinuates God doesn’t care when we’re going through difficulties and suggests He’s unjust for allowing our suffering.
Read more..Look in the mirror. What do you see first, your flaws or your good points? What do you think God sees first when he looks into your soul? With Jesus in your life, you can be sure he sees Christ’s goodness.
Read more..The pandemic has exposed a truth the comforts of the modern world so often conceal — our earthly lives are a wilderness wandering.
Read more..Some days just don’t turn out the way we plan. God interrupts! And then we have a choice: to accept what He brings our way and be thankful or worry and grouch our way through life and make everyone miserable. Praising is much more satisfactory!
Read more..Jesus promised peace for those who trust in Him, and He delivers on His promises. Our part is to take one day at a time and believe that He will carry us through. Our
Read more..“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 I woke up this morning with this verse going through my mind. I wonder if sometimes we breeze over this verse. Be still, and know that I am God.
Read more..There are times when God answers prayer as soon as we pray. Other times we have to wait for them to be answered. Sometimes is answer is “No”, like all good parents, He gives us what is good for us, but not what is harmful to us, but He always listens and answers.
Read more..Whatever comes your way, whatever crosses your path, in your heart you must say and believe, “Lord, I trust you with this, completely, this is in Your hands, Your perfect hands.”
Read more..Because David knew where to look (Jesus) he was able to say, “I will fear no evil.”
Read more..You and I have a way by which we can be absolutely certain of God's forgiveness.
Read more..Jesus is sovereign over all storms. He’s the one who forms them, determines their intensity, guides us through them, and brings them to an end in His perfect time.
Read more..When you feel like you don’t have the strength, the energy, the grace, or the love to do what he’s asking you to do, rely on the Holy Spirit.
Read more..Prayer Holy Father, give me wisdom in the way I use my speech. May it be a blessing to others and a source of praise to you. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
Read more..God did not take the cross away from Jesus, but he did take away the fear.
Read more..Whatever happens in 2021, I know this to be true and I can cling to it. This is not my home, and this life is not all there is. There is an eternity waiting for me. An existence basking in the love of God, praising the Lamb for His sacrifice, and never experiencing pain, grief, illness, or rejection again.
Read more..Think About In the quiet moments of a peaceful morning walk I let my thoughts drift heavenward My thoughts are filled with You I think about Your majesty
Read more..“I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). We need that reminder. We all need that reminder, for all of us need hope
Read more..God loves you as much as He loves His Son. His love for you is way beyond anything you can imagine. Rest in His presence and let His peace quiet your mind.
Read more..“For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
Read more..“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for; the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1
Read more..If there is anything we don't like to do, it's wait. Maybe that is why God is so interested in us learning to do it!
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