Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
Rick Costa My body and mind may waste away, but God remains the foundation of my life and my inheritance forever.
– Psalm 73:26 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
God and His power can be depended on no matter what life may bring.
The man saw Jesus at a distance. So he ran to Jesus, bowed down in front of Him.
– Mark 5:6 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
The only major “prophet” to let followers worship Him was Jesus. That’s because He was the only One that was actually God Himself.
Those who know your name trust you, O LORD, because you have never deserted those who seek your help.
– Psalm 9:10 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
God is never too busy for you when you call on Him.
Then God’s peace, which goes beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your thoughts and emotions through Christ Jesus.
– Philippians 4:7 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
The peace that comes from God alone is better than any prescription you can buy. Give all your fears over to Him.
This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and I am the foremost sinner.
– 1 Timothy 1:15 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
No matter how badly we have sinned, Jesus Blood has the power to forgive even the worst sin.
Make yourselves low in the eyes of the Lord and you will be lifted up by Him.
– James 4:10 (Bible in Basic English)
God has no interest in giving arrogant people positions of authority. Always stay humble and remember that we are nothing without Him.
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
– Luke 21:27 (King James Bible)
When Jesus finally does return to the earth we will see Him coming in the sky and will have no doubt that it is indeed Him.
If you carefully obey Me and are faithful to the terms of My promise, then out of all the nations you will be My own special possession, even though the whole world is Mine.
– Exodus 19:5 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Yes God loves everyone but those who follow Him have a special place in His heart.
If you obey My commandments, you will live in My love. I have obeyed My Father’s commandments, and in that way I live in His love.
– John 15:10 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
You can’t expect to walk in God’s love and make no effort to walk holy before Him.
But My people would not listen to Me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. They went backward instead of forward.
– Jeremiah 7:24 (New Living Translation (©2007))
The only way to move forward in the destiny God has for you is to listen and obey to Him.