“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:13 It’s not the flesh and blood people we fight every day. Our biggest battles are in the spiritual world. The […]
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“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 You have value because of what God says about you not what other people say or even what you say about yourself. God says you are a
“For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into you home. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me. And the king will say, I tell you the truth, when
“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9:23-24 As humans, we question God’s ability to come through for us. As long as we aren’t asking for something that goes against His
“Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.” 1Thessalonians 2:4b Who or what defines you? Are you doing what you really want to do or are you doing what someone else expects/wants you to do? You will never be truly happy if you are living to please
“Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:37-39 What keeps you going? If we get caught up in achieving things and the busyness of
“God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.” 1John 4:9-10 God loves
“We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but not destroyed. Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus
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“The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living.” Psalm 19:7-8 God’s Word is powerful. He spoke things into existence. He
“As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength.” Psalm 138:3 It is important to know how to encourage yourself when there’s nobody else around. We can pray. We can quote scripture. “Greater is He that is in me than He that is in the world” 1John 4:4 or
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