Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
He hides me in His shelter when there is trouble. He keeps me hidden in His tent. He sets me high on a rock.
– Psalm 27:5 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
The greatest protection you can have is in God.
On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus was standing [in the temple courtyard]. He said loudly, “Whoever is thirsty must come to Me to drink.”
– John 7:37 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Only Jesus can truly satisfy your deepest longings.
The LORD looked down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
– Psalm 14:2 (American King James Version)
Are you looking for God? He’s looking for you.
Don’t be sad because the joy you have in the LORD is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10c (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
If you feel weak, think about all the things God has done for you and where you would be without Him!
Keep in mind that the LORD your God is [the only] God. He is a faithful God, who keeps His promise and is merciful to thousands of generations of those who love Him and obey His commands.
– Deuteronomy 7:9 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
God has always been a God who shows mercy and love to those who follow Him.
And He put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God; numbers have seen it with fear, and put their faith in the Lord.
– Psalm 40:3 (Bible in Basic English)
Your praise to God can inspire faith in others. Don’t hold it back!
You have tested us, O God. You have refined us in the same way silver is refined.
– Psalm 66:10 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Sometimes your troubles are being used by God as a test. Will you pass?
Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.
– Micah 7:7 (American King James Version)
No matter what you go through keep your eyes on Jesus and wait and see how He brings you out of what you feel you can’t escape.
Keep away from every kind of evil.
– 1 Thessalonians 5:22 (International Standard Version (©2008))
Don’t just try not to “commit” sin but simply stay away from it in the first place! Why tempt your weak flesh?
A Child will be born for us. A Son will be given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. He will be named: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
– Isaiah 9:6 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
As we open Christmas presents, don’t forget the best present of all…JESUS! Happy Birthday Jesus!