What about you? Are you trusting in your own ability to please God? Is your hope for heaven based on your goodness outweighing your badness? Do you believe God will let you into heaven since you tried your best to do what’s right?
Read more..It can happen in a matter of minutes. A beautiful sunshiny day can become overcast, gloomy, and dank. Life imitates nature, doesn't it?
Read more..The Value of Pain You can't bring a cup of cold water to someone if you've never thirsted You can't heal a heart if your heart's never been broken You can't forgive a sin that you've never done Or you never thought you could do
Read more..I learned that I (and you) can’t live the Christian life. It is impossible. And I learned that’s precisely why we need Christ in us!
Read more..What gives you pleasure in life? Does it come from the world or from Jesus?
Read more.."You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 2:26 At times I have to remind myself of this.
Read more..There are places and times when we feel we need extra wisdom, insight, guidance and strength. We long for understanding in situations that seem confusing. We need revelation when truth is being hidden or skewed.
Read more..Two hikers, bone weary from trudging toward the peak of a majestic mountain, pause when one says, “I think we’re on the wrong path; we’ve stopped making progress. Maybe it’s time to turn back.”
Read more..As my mind was being renewed, my values and standards began to line up with God’s will.
Read more..God moves us forward by healing our past! Can he really? Can God heal this ancient hurt in my heart? Of course He can.
Read more..Heavenly Father, I desire to serve and honor you with my life. Grant me the heart of a dedicated disciple when encountering other believers who are in need of guidance. It is in Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Read more..Sometimes it takes more than one person to free someone from a life of darkness and sin. Our prayers carry people to the feet of Jesus.
Read more..God’s grace and comfort carry us through every situation. The Lord doesn’t want us to simply grit our teeth and bear hardship; He desires that we trust Him and bring glory to His name through our dependence.
Read more..You are my Shelter…For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock. Psalm 27:5 You are my Strength…The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. Psalm 28:8
Read more..Wouldn’t you rather follow His way than lean upon your own understanding? Wouldn’t you rather find His rest than be heavy laden? Wouldn’t you rather obey His word than go your own way?
Read more..Our God is a God of joy, and He made us in His image. We want our lives to be full of joy, like His. The truth is: this God of joy gives joy beyond measure.
Read more..Obeying God's will in our lives should not be a burden but a thrilling adventure that we walk through with Him each day.
Read more..God reminds us through the storms and trials in our lives that we cannot fix everything to our liking.
Read more..We often give up on ourselves when we are faced with insurmountable odds. If you find yourself at the point of giving up today, encourage yourself to get back up again. There is hope for you.
Read more..Do you ever pray for things without believing God will actually answer your prayer?
Read more..Our God has riches beyond the count of arithmetic, the measurement of reason, the dream of imagination, or the eloquence of words. They are unsearchable!
Read more..God has given us an amazing weapon to use against the enemy. It’s our responsibility to make sure we are using it.
Read more..You bring a hope to my heart that will not be dashed upon the rocks of broken covenants, unintended assurances, or misguided intentions. My hope is secure in the character of Your faithfulness. It will not be disappointed, but will see its final reward.
Read more..Comparison. People sometimes become preoccupied with those who seem smarter, wealthier, nicer-looking, more successful, and so on. This makes individuals feel overshadowed and creates doubt in their own ability to achieve.
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