Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
…He Who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds.
– Psalm 33:15 (English Standard Version (©2001))
It never ceases to amaze me how people act like God can’t see EVERYTHING they do. You can’t hide things from God!
And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face Him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world.
– 1 John 4:17 (New Living Translation (©2007))
The closer you get to Jesus the more His love will be evident in your life.
“But don’t be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all.”
– Matthew 10:26 (New Living Translation (©2007))
Don’t stress over those who try to judge you now because the secrets of their own lives will be exposed eventually.
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.
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.