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As spiritual athletes, we must run with relentless perseverance because God has already marked out the race for us.
Yes, “God’s workmanship”! That’s you! His strength will carry you! He will walk beside you into your today with all its challenges. He will fulfill you with deeds planned for you.
The thing is, if you don’t know who you are, then you’re vulnerable to other people telling you who you are. But the concrete, solid, gospel truth is that you are who God says…
“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him” James 1:12
I have never heard God’s voice audibly, but He speaks to my innermost being through His Word by His Spirit. What I didn’t realize is that getting to know and follow Jesus is a…
Paul admonishes us “attend upon the Lord without distraction.” Like focusing on our driving, Christians need to be spiritually focused.
When it is godly power, might does make right because godly power is accompanied by love and self-discipline.
Make no mistake, the devil is a real devil! Every conflict is a contest with Satan and his forces.
In the book of Ephesians, Paul reminds us of this. Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.Not by our own might, but through God’s. God’s strength. God’s power. For us.
Discouragement is a state of mind in which we become faint-hearted and lose confidence in God, ourselves, or others.
Understanding the Lord's love, presence, and nearness should lead us to serve him and to deepen our relationship with him. While we love God for many reasons, we want to express our love to…
Think of it: the Creator of the universe loves us! It’s not love at a distance, but He’s actually involved in our lives. He’s walking with us.
His strongest grace Is for your weakest moment; His sweetest fellowship Is for your loneliest journey;
God has the heart of a loving Father toward us, His creation. Yet when our own experience of a father has been negative, hurtful, abusive or lacking in the love our child heart yearned…
Father, Thank you for the promise that you will never leave me nor forsake me. God is always there.
Do you feel nudged to forgive people who have hurt you? Or do you want to nurse your ego by not forgiving?
Freedom of Forgiveness: The church is full of sinners. Christ longs to show compassion toward us all. “So there is now no condemnation awaiting those who belong to Christ Jesus”
Yes, dear one, God DOES have a wonderful plan for your life! Completely trust Him.
Questions: Is there someone in your life who deserves a second chance? Is it time to find forgiveness for them, regardless of how they've hurt you in the past?
If we cocoon ourselves and build up walls to try to keep others from hurting us because we are afraid of being hurt, we haven’t really understood God’s love.