The way of the cross is still the pain-wracked path to spiritual power and fruitfulness.
~A W. Tozer~
Compassion for others is not extra credit for Christians. The first thing we’re to put on is “compassion.” The original language is even more powerful. It says that we’re to clothe ourselves with “a heart of compassion” (splanchna oiktirmou). This isn’t simply a matter of appearing to care for others. Rather, it’s having your heart moved by the sufferings of others and acting on that empathy.
One of the greatest gifts a friend, coach, mentor, or parent can give another person is encouragement --
“When you are in the dark, listen, and God will give you a very precious message for someone else when you get into the light.” —Oswald Chambers
You have inside you the capacity to invest your mental, emotional, and spiritual gifts in a way that glorifies God impacts the world, and satisfies your own soul.
~David Jeremiah~
Too often when some crisis happens that affects our livelihood (job, career, health, etc.) rather than move on (to the next thing we had on our mind if we weren't so tied down), we mourn over what once was and now is lost.
(Philippians 3:13)
When we work, we work. When we pray, God works. ~Hudson Taylor~
Salvation is always “good news.” It is news of God’s love and forgiveness––adoption into His family––fellowship with His people––freedom from the penalty of sin––liberation from the power of sin. ~Billy Graham~
we must have a mind to work, a heart to pray, and eyes to watch. God will take care of everything else.
Men are what their mothers made them. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Distractions will make you determined or make you stumble and sure-come to the world. The enemy is trying to create fear in your life so you can not be an effective witness for Jesus Christ.
Insulate with the word of truth Don't Isolate by taking a child out of the world...
We are in the Ark of the safety of Jesus Christ and His word to live out the word of God in the world.
Even when you have little you have much as long as you have the word of God and love!
Serving God is not staying where you are but moving forward in His will.
God loves to smile upon His people when the world frowns most. ~Thomas Brooks~
"Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember - the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you."- Zig Ziglar
Let me encourage you to share your struggles with a Christian brother who might be able to offer you encouragement and accountability. You will be glad you did.
Be sure it is someone you know and someone who knows you~ Relationship is everything!
s the Holy Spirit trying to influence you to change direction? Are you resisting? With an open heart, eyes, and ears, ask God to reveal to you if you need a course correction.
Through His death on the cross, He took upon Himself our sins, our imperfections, and our blemishes, imparting His righteousness to us, so we can enter into the assembly of God. I thank God for His grace every day!
All the Christian’s rights are his by grace. ~William Hendriksen~
Many people today rely upon their religious heritage to give them an acceptable standing with the Lord. Such hardness of heart leaves them blind. They cannot see as God sees. God tells them of their need, but they will not reach out to Him for help.
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