If my entrance to Heaven depended on me, I would have no hope. Because it depends on Jesus, I have nothing but hope.
Randy Alcorn
Christianity isn’t knowing facts about God, but truly knowing God.
The fragrance of Christ is one of the great characteristics that God wants to build into our lives by His grace. This spiritual aroma, which results from getting to know the Lord, blesses the heart of God. The Father loves to see the life of His Son being expressed in and through our humanity, even though this requires our dying to self.
Without truth born in faith, worship becomes ordinary, self-centered, and even carnal.
Dustin Benge
When considering the triumphant Christian life, we may wrongly think that victory depends upon getting out of impossible situations. Actually, we are already "more than conquerors" even while we are in the midst of the impossibilities.
Bob Hoekstra
The aim and result of faithful, fruitful, and fulfilling service are to make God famous.
~Don Cousins~
God opens the doors, but we have to be courageous and obedient enough to walk through them. Whether or not we have confidence in ourselves is not even a factor.
Have Faith!
Forgiveness doesn’t mean that anything that happened to you was okay. Letting go of bitterness doesn’t make a situation less unfair. But it means it’s over and not keeping you stuck any longer.
A huge part of changing your mindset is learning to forgive and let go. If you have been through something in your personal life that is making unforgiveness and bitterness an issue, those feelings will show up in other places—and not in a good way.
There are many forces at work in this world—forces colliding, reacting to each other, influencing one another. And you, brother, are one of them. Each of us is. The question is, though, what kind? Are we a force for goodness and generosity? I mean, is this broken, evil world better because of us? Or are we forces that are simply neutral? Or are we a force for ‘me’—for selfishness, for stockpiling, for negativity, or depravity even?
Walk The Talk...
Time is short! Look at everything that is happening with the weather––the earthquakes, floods, and tidal waves––extreme weather. Things are happening all over the world, and people are left wondering what is going on. Jesus is saying, “I Am Coming.” He has pre-warned us in His Word! Read your Bibles. Hear what the Word of God has said. We need to be listening to the Lord––redeeming the time.
Raul Ries
The truest lengthening of life is to live while we live, wasting no time but using every hour for the highest ends. So be it this day.
~C.H. Spurgeon~
As we are living in the Last Days, we need to buy up the time. It is a season full of opportunities. Every day, live with this mindset––this might be the last day I have to live on Earth––
If you have not the time, God gave it to you, and you must have spent it. ~C.H. Spurgeon~
Just as He was for Moses, God is everything we need! Who we are is not nearly as important as who God is. Let’s put our faith in Him.
Friend, God, who is our great “I Am,” fulfills every longing of our hearts. Jesus carries this truth forward into the New Testament as He declares His many magnificent names. He is the Bread of Life sent so we never need to hunger or thirst again (John 6:35). He is the Light of the World so we never have to walk in darkness again (John 8:12). He is the Good Shepherd who will lead us so we never feel anxious, fearful, lost, or alone again (John 10:11). He is the Resurrection and the Life who guarantees abundant life here on earth and forever in Heaven with Him (John 11:25)
The practice of writing "grace thoughts" good for both mind and body. When you are aware of even the simplest of things to be thankful for, you see better what is going on around you, often bringing new reference to difficult life situations.
David frequently tells you of the Lord’s unfailing promises and of His unconditional love. He reminds himself and you of the provisions God has made for him over and over again. The faithfulness of a God like that provided David with hope – hope that he acknowledged back to the Lord in prayer and song.
Prayer isn’t about getting God to do what you want, it’s about getting You to do what God wants.
When was the last time you tried something new? Like if you're not a reader...read a book, take Salsa lessons, or simply take a walk...the monotony of your life could have something to do with your disposition.
My facial expressions won't use their inside voices!
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