Month: May 2026

At the same time the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, because we don’t know how to pray for what we need. But the Spirit intercedes along with our groans that cannot be expressed in words. -Romans 8:26 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))

Even in prayer we need to lean on the Holy Spirit’s help to lead us in talking to God.  Jesus Himself always walked around in the “power of the Spirit” and He is our greatest example.  And also think of this…the enemy has no defense against a Spirit led prayer!

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For the LORD will not forsake his people for His great name’s sake: because it has pleased the LORD to make you His people.
– 1 Samuel 12 :22 (American King James Version)

All of us who are saved were all selected by God to be His.  It’s possible (God forbid) that we can reject Him but He will never reject us because that’s just the kind of God He is.  No matter how bad we mess up, He will not change His mind about us.  We will always belong to Him.

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For the LORD will not forsake his people for His great name’s sake: because it has pleased the LORD to make you His people.
– 1 Samuel 12 :22 (American King James Version)

All of us who are saved were all selected by God to be His.  It’s possible (God forbid) that we can reject Him but He will never reject us because that’s just the kind of God He is.  No matter how bad we mess up, He will not change His mind about us.  We will always belong to Him.

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We love him, because he first loved us.
– 1 John 4:19 (King James Version)

Before you were even born…
Before you were even foreseen to come by your parents…
Before the foundations of the earth was established…
God loved you.
Jesus is the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world!  (Revelation 13:8)

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Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this. Don’t put out the Spirit’s fire. Don’t despise what God has revealed. Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good. Keep away from every kind of evil.
– 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))

What does a Christian look like?  This Scripture pretty much says it all.

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A good man from the good stored up in his heart brings out what is good; and an evil man from the evil stored up brings out what is evil; for from the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. – Luke 6:45 (Weymouth New Testament)

Anyone can make the claim that they are a good person but all you need to do is listen to them talk for a while in a situation where they aren’t trying to impress anybody for their so-called holiness and what is stored within their heart will be revealed by what comes out of their lips.  People are listening to what comes out of your mouth, trust me.  Don’t let your speech ruin your chance to be a good witness.

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With God is my salvation and my honor. The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.  Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. Selah
– Psalm 62:7-8 (World English Bible)

In God is One that we can freely tell our innermost desires and hopes and dreams.  He is our Daddy and we should be able to feel like we can jump up on His lap and tell Him anything.  You can feel safe with Him and know that He will keep you safe from the enemy.

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since they exhibit proof that a knowledge of the conduct which the Law requires is engraven on their hearts, while their consciences also bear witness to the Law, and their thoughts, as if in mutual discussion, accuse them or perhaps maintain their innocence–
– Romans 2:15 (Weymouth New Testament)

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Then Samuel said, “Is the LORD as delighted with burnt offerings and sacrifices as he would be with your obedience? To follow instructions is better than to sacrifice. To obey is better than sacrificing the fat of rams. – 1 Samuel 15:22 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))

You can’t perform some rituals to make God forget that you haven’t done what He has asked you to do.  Obey God fully and don’t try to pacify Him by doing what you consider to be good religious works.  Maybe you can fool people this way but God knows everything and isn’t fooled by human manipulations.  Just do what He tells you to do!

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He has not treated us as we deserve for our sins or paid us back for our wrongs.  As high as the heavens are above the earth- that is how vast His mercy is toward those who fear Him.  As far as the east is from the west- that is how far He has removed our rebellious acts from Himself.  As a father has compassion for his children, so the LORD has compassion for those who fear Him. -Psalm 103:10-13  (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))

Unlike people, when God forgives, He FORGETS!  When you are forgiven by Him your past will never be an issue again.  HALLELUJAH!!!

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