When We Miss the Target
God knows you miss the target. He knows you can’t pay for your mistakes. But he can.“God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins” (Romans 3:25 NLT).
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God knows you miss the target. He knows you can’t pay for your mistakes. But he can.“God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins” (Romans 3:25 NLT).
Psalm 37:1 "Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrong doers, for they will soon wither like grass." The summation of the psalm is that we are to be…
As long as God’s will is your destination, He will provide the map to get you there, so follow His map for your life and enjoy the journey.
Father God, When life takes an unexpected turn for me I pray that You will remind me to quiet my heart and to fully trust You.
As Christ followers living in a fallen, confused world, we cannot allow the world’s standards to influence how we live life.
It is God alone who calls you to place your life fully in His hand. How awesome is God’s hand!
Would you like to be an instrument of God to cause others to sing praises to Him? Then tell them the glorious things He has done for you and for them, and encourage them…
When God calls us to a new path, especially a path that will lead us to sharing His word and His gospel, it is normal to feel uncomfortable because we may fear rejection, humiliation,…
As spiritual athletes, we must run with relentless perseverance because God has already marked out the race for us.
“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
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.
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.
God has not given us a spirit of fear. God gives us courage, boldness, and strength. That is His nature and it is what He desires for us through His strength inside of us.
"Fear of man is a dangerous trap, but to trust in God means safety" Proverbs 29:25
Father, Thank you for the promise that you will never leave me nor forsake me. God is always there.
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?