Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
Rick Costa You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyous songs of salvation. [Selah]
– Psalm 32:7 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
The best place to run to when everything goes wrong is into God’s arms.
So admit your sins to each other, and pray for each other so that you will be healed. Prayers offered by those who have God’s approval are effective.
– James 5:16 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
None of us are perfect. We’re all in the same boat but we can help each other to become more like Christ.
But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the LORD’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you!”
– 2 Chronicles 20:17 (New Living Translation (©2007))
When you let God fight for you, stand and be amazed at the victories He will win!
Be merciful as your Father is merciful.
– Luke 6:36 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
We who have been the recipients of God’s great mercy should also demonstrate that same mercy to those around us.
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of His mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
– Proverbs 2:6 (King James Bible)
Not sure what to do? God does! Ask Him for guidance.
Samuel told the entire nation of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD wholeheartedly, get rid of the foreign gods you have, including the statues of the goddess Astarte. Make a commitment to the LORD, and serve only Him. Then He will rescue you from the Philistines.”
– 1 Samuel 7:3 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Your deliverance can be hindered simply by having things in your life that God is not pleased with. Get rid of it!
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
– Romans 8:31 (King James Bible)
If you feel that everyone is against you remember that God is always on your side.
I and my Father are One.
– John 10:30 (King James Bible)
Any religion that doesn’t acknowledge that Jesus is fully God with the Father and the Spirit is false.
God’s kingdom is not just talk, it is power.
– 1 Corinthians 4:20 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
If your faith isn’t backed up with power it’s just another religion.
But if you don’t want to serve the LORD, then choose today whom you will serve. Even if you choose the gods your ancestors served on the other side of the Euphrates or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you live, my family and I will still serve the LORD.”
– Joshua 24:15 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Even if all around you think serving God is foolish, you must make a stand for Him.