Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
Blessed is the person who places his confidence in the LORD and does not rely on arrogant people or those who follow lies.
– Psalm 40:4 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Isn’t it better to trust in God then to rely on advice of people who don’t know what they’re talking about.
Teach me Your way, O LORD, so that I may live in Your truth. Focus my heart on fearing You.
– Psalm 86:11 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Earthly knowledge has it’s place but seeking God has eternal value.
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.
– Eph 2:10 (New Living Translation (©2007))
God has a plan for your life. Are you seeking to follow it?
My dear children, I’m writing this to you so that you will not sin. Yet, if anyone does sin, we have Jesus Christ, who has God’s full approval. He speaks on our behalf when we come into the presence of the Father.
– 1 John 2:1 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
When we mess up, Jesus steps forward and speaks for us so that we continue to have good standing with God.
At that time you will say, “I will praise You, O LORD. Although You had been angry with me, You turned Your anger away from me, and You comforted me.
– Isaiah 12:1 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
God isn’t an angry meanie up in Heaven waiting to strike you for every mistake! He loves us!
No one receives God’s approval by obeying the law’s standards since, “The person who has God’s approval will live by faith.”
Galatians 3:11 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
The ‘Law” was given by Moses to show that we can’t possibly follow it. The only way to live right is by following the leading of the Holy Spirit.
The boy Samuel was serving the LORD under Eli. In those days a prophecy from the LORD was rare; visions were infrequent.
– 1 Samuel 3:1 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
If adults aren’t available to listen to the voice of God then He has no problem talking through kids!
You mortals, the LORD has told you what is good. This is what the LORD requires from you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to live humbly with your God.
– Micah 6:8 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
You prove your loyalty to God by living right and not by making “religious” sacrifices.
I will plant My people in the land. Those who are not loved I will call My loved ones. Those who are not My people I will call My people. Then they will say, ‘You are our God!'”
– Hosea 2:23 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Even when we were far away from God He still wanted us.
Those who are under the control of the corrupt nature can’t please God.
– Romans 8:8 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Your sinful flesh will never want to do what God wants. Knowing that, take control of yourself!