Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
Rick Costa
Yet, the righteous person clings to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
– Job 17:9 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
There’s no way to be spiritually strong when you keep letting sin control you.
Oh how great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for them that fear You; which You have worked for them that trust in You before the sons of men!
– Psalm 31:19 (American King James Version)
Even in bad times God will bless those who are trusting in Him.
We know this because the Good News we brought came to you not only with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with complete certainty.
The true gospel brings with it God’s supernatural power.
However, I have this against you: The love you had at first is gone.
– Revelation 2:4 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Remember that excitement for the Lord you used to have? You need to get that back!
He renews my soul. He guides me along the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
– Psalm 23:3 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
It’s in God’s best interests to for His representatives to stay holy.
The LORD your God is going with you. He will fight for you against your enemies and give you victory.
– Deuteronomy 20:4 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Don’t try to fight the enemy yourself. Let God do it and you will come out the winner!
…and you are unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life.
– John 5:40 (New American Standard Bible (©1995))
You can only really experience the life you were meant to by coming to Jesus Christ.
There are six things that the LORD hates, even seven that are disgusting to him: arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill innocent people, a mind devising wicked plans, feet that are quick to do wrong, a dishonest witness spitting out lies, and a person who spreads conflict among relatives.
– Proberbs 6:16-19 (GOD’S WORD ® Translation)
This list of the top 7 things God hates isn’t what most people would list is it?
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
– Psalm 119:105 (King James Version)
The Word of God isn’t just a book we read, it’s a way of life to follow.
Then you will call, and the LORD will answer. You will cry for help, and He will say, “Here I am!”
– Isaiah 58:9a (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
When you are going through a struggle make sure God isn’t the last resort but rather make Him the FIRST one you call on!