Always be joyful.
– 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
If you’re attitude is more negative than positive then you aren’t living in God’s joy.

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.

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.

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.
