“O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say […]
“But God is so rich in mercy, and He loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)” Ephesians 2:4-5 God saw value in us even when were
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“Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.” Romans 15:7 We all have messy lives, bad attitudes, and crazy motives at times, and God accepts us despite our quirks. He still loves us. He embraces us and forgives us. That is how we are to be
“It was by faith that the people of Israel marched around Jericho for seven days, and the walls came crashing down.” Hebrews 11:30 What kind of walls have you built around you? These people did as instructed – marched around the walls of Jericho for seven days. I’ll bet some of them had doubts after
“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:10 God’s purpose is to give you a rich, satisfying life! He is a God of abundance. The thief is the one who wants to steal your dreams and plant seeds of doubt.
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“Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside. I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. Yet, I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. Whom
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1Thessalonians 5:16-18 Joy is a choice. Even if we are not happy, we can be joyful. Peace comes through continual communication with God. Put on an attitude of gratefulness. Be thankful for
“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 showed
He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But, those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and
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“I have discovered this principle of life – that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. I love God’s law with all my heart. But there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin that
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