Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
Rick Costa “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord!’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the person who does what my Father in heaven wants.”
– Matthew 7:21 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Words mean nothing if your actions contradict them.
David replied to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies–the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.
– 1 Samuel 17:45 (New Living Translation (©2007))
Earthly weapons are a joke to someone with God’s anointing on them.
And the One who sent Me is with Me–He has not deserted Me. For I always do what pleases Him.
– John 8:29 (New Living Translation (©2007))
Like Jesus, we should always strive to please our Daddy in heaven.
We beg you, O LORD, save us! We beg you, O LORD, give us success!
– Psalm 118:25 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Look to Jesus to give you the victory!
Dear friends, we must love each other because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born from God and knows God.
– 1 John 4:7 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Anyone can say they believe in God but a life that demonstrates love for others really proves it.
Even as Peter was saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the message.
– Acts 10:44 (New Living Translation (©2007))
Sometimes when you don’t even expect it, God shows up!
The LORD’s eyes are on those who fear Him, on those who wait with hope for His mercy.
– Psalm 33:18 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
God will help those who patiently wait on Him.
What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.
– Matthew 10:29-31 (New Living Translation (©2007))
If God is concerned with the birds in the air how much more does He care for you who He died for?
Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin.
– Psalm 19:13 (New Living Translation (©2007))
You cannot overcome sin by yourself. Praying to God for help is essential.
Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.
– Psalm 36:5 (New Living Translation (©2007))
God’s love for you knows no limit and He is always on your side!