Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
The High and Lofty One lives forever, and His name is holy. This is what He says: I live in a high and holy place. But I am with those who are crushed and humble. I will renew the spirit of those who are humble and the courage of those who are crushed.
– Isaiah 57:15 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Even though God is in heaven He is so big that He is also here with us at the same time.
Whoever makes an offering of praise gives glory to Me; and to him who is upright in his ways I will make clear the salvation of God.
– Psalm 50:23 (Bible in Basic English)
God desires praise. It should be as natural to a believer as breathing.
Do not remember the sins of my youth or my rebellious ways. Remember me, O LORD, in keeping with Your mercy and Your goodness.
– Psalm 25:7 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Because of Jesus’ Blood He doesn’t remember our past sins. Thank you Jesus!
So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth.
– 1 John 1:6 (New Living Translation (©2007))
If you don’t do even the most basic things like pray and read His Word then how can you claim to want more of God?
Almighty LORD, You have [only] begun to show me how great and powerful You are. What kind of god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and the mighty acts You have done?
– Deuteronomy 3:24 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Knowing that God can literally do anything, why do we limit Him? He’s just waiting for someone with crazy faith to show His power through!
God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
– Matthew 5:10 (New Living Translation (©2007))
When you are mocked or treated badly for Christ’s sake, remember that this world is not our home anymore.
but the angel said, “Don’t be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, Who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Look, this is where they laid His body.
– Mark 16:6 (New Living Translation (©2007))
We don’t serve a dead God! He is very much alive! He IS life!!!
But it’s unthinkable that I could ever brag about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. By His cross my relationship to the world and its relationship to me have been crucified.
– Galatians 6:14 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Because of the place death I now have new life.
So place yourselves under God’s authority. Resist the devil, and he will run away from you.
– James 4:7 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Don’t just let the devil run all over you! Submit yourself to God and shake off the enemy’s attacks against you.
“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.