Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
Rick Costa Call to Me, and I will answer you. I will tell you great and mysterious things that you do not know.
– Jeremiah 33:3 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
God always wants to talk to us. Are your ears open to hear Him?
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
– Psalm 103:2 (King James Bible)
Never forget all the things God has done for you. Especially when you’re going through hard times.
Since we are surrounded by so many examples [of faith], we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up.
– Hebrews 12:1 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
The enemy will use ANYTHING, especially but not exclusively sin to slow you down from fulfilling your calling. What is distracting you?
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
– Colossians 3:2 (Webster’s Bible Translation)
Don’t fall in love with these temporary things the world offers but instead go after spiritual things that are eternal.
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion.
– Proverbs 28:1 (New American Standard Bible (©1995))
When God is backing you, there’s a boldness you have that the world can’t help but notice!
No fear exists where his love is. Rather, perfect love gets rid of fear, because fear involves punishment. The person who lives in fear doesn’t have perfect love.
– 1 John 4:18 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
When we realize how much our heavenly Father loves us you don’t have to worry about the future.
He hides me in His shelter when there is trouble. He keeps me hidden in His tent. He sets me high on a rock.
– Psalm 27:5 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
The greatest protection you can have is in God.
When the Spirit of Truth comes, He will guide you into the full truth. He won’t speak on His own. He will speak what He hears and will tell you about things to come. He will give Me glory, because He will tell you what I say.
– John 16:13-14 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
If we listen, the Holy Spirit will reveal to us what Jesus wants us to do with our lives.
On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus was standing [in the temple courtyard]. He said loudly, “Whoever is thirsty must come to Me to drink.”
– John 7:37 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Only Jesus can truly satisfy your deepest longings.
Don’t be sad because the joy you have in the LORD is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10c (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
If you feel weak, think about all the things God has done for you and where you would be without Him!