GOD'S PROMISES ARE SURE

 

Romans 4:21

"...being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised." NIV

"And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform." KJV

Sometimes our trust in God is a reflection of the trust we have in the people of this world. They promise one thing and do another. Commitment is a value of bygone days. If we allow the Lord to lead us deeper and higher into His Word, the Truth, He will increase our faith in Him, so that we will be totally certain that what He says, He will do. God is faithful. We cannot put our lack of trust in people onto Him. There is nothing in this world that can be fully trusted. Only our Lord. If we trust fully in Him, we will never be disappointed.

Heavenly Father, forgive us for not fully trusting in You because our eyes have been on the untrustworthy things of this world. Help us to keep our eyes on You and on Your Word, so that our faith will mature to the point that we are 100% confident that You are eternally faithful and trustworthy. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

           

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TRUE OVERCOMERS

Salvation is the free gift of God through faith. However, it is our
walk through this world of time on earth that shows whether we
have truly accepted that free gift. If we overcome the obstacles
and trials lying in our path, we will be counted as the true believers
and live forever with Him.

Read Revelation 2:7

"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life,
which is in the paradise of God."(NIV)

"He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches;
To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the
midst of the paradise of God." (KJV)


  
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ASK, SEEK, AND KNOCK

Some people use scripture to justify selfish wants and desires, reasoning that the Bible tells us it is all right to do so. To ask has nothing to do with
wanting a favor or personal request. It is asking for a renewed, closer walk and communion with God. We are to seek this in an active way through prayer, the Word, and in fellowship with other believers. By knocking, we show God how serious we are in persevering until we are in right relationship to Him.

Read Matthew 7:7

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the
door will be opened to you." (NIV)

"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it
shall be opened unto you:" (KJV)



  
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STEADY FAITH

Sometimes we expect the Lord to respond to our prayers the way
we think He should or in our time frame. When He doesn't do that,
we get discouraged and give up. The truth is, God has given us the
responsibility of being strong, stable, and patient in our faith, knowing
He will keep His Word.

Read Hebrews 10:23

"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised
is faithful." (NIV)

"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is
faithful that promised.)" (KJV)


  
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WE'RE IN GOOD HANDS

In this day and age we often feel we are in a barren and dry place. Trouble
and uncertainty are all around us and we can get quite overwhelmed. Take
heart! God is right beside us, guiding us, and giving us everything we need
to make it through.

Read Isaiah 58:11

"The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun
scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well
watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail." (NIV)

"And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in
drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered
garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not." (KJV)


  
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OUR NEEDS ARE MET

The things we think we need and the things we actually need are often two very different things. What do you really need? You can rest assured that the Lord will supply whatever that need is because His storehouse is boundless and glorious.

Read Philippians 4:19

"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." (NIV)

"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (KJV)


  
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OUR SHELTER

Just as a child that is frightened runs to his mother for safety and
assurance, we, as God's children, run to Him for shelter. Just as
the child knows his mother and can rely on her to protect him, we
can know our Lord and fully trust that He will always take care of us.

Read Psalm 9:9,10

"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never
forsaken those who seek you." (NIV)

"The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee." (KJV)


  
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DISCIPLINE

Being disciplined can be a very unpleasant thing. But when the Lord
is the one doing the correcting, we can be sure that it is for our good
and for His glory. His discipline is a blessing that we learn to accept
and appreciate as we grow in His love.

Read Job 5:17

Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the
discipline of the Almighty." (NIV)

"Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore
despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty." (KJV)


  
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WHERE IS YOUR HEART

It is easy for our spiritual gifts from God to become our own. If that happens, our total devotion and intentions of the heart become tainted and our God receives no glory from the very gifts we are given for His use. But God is faithful. He is always monitoring our hearts and prompting us to get our spirits in tune with Him. If we look
for Him to do this and obey, He will make Himself know to us. If we continue in our own selfish way, we will be left to our own destructive course.

Read 1 Chronicles 28:9

"And you my son, Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever." (NIV)

"And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever." (KJV)


 
  
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HONOR MARRIAGE

Marriage is created by God to be highly esteemed, respect, and revered. Marriage can never be taken too seriously. Violation of the marriage bond brings the guilty into dangerous judgment.

Read Hebrews 13:4

"Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and the sexually immoral."



 
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THE SOUL LIVES

Physical death is inescapable for all of us. But, thanks be to God,
He does not allow our soul to die. He provides the Way for all to be
united with Him forever.

Read 2 Samuel 14:14

"Like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be recovered, so
we must die. But God does not take away life; instead, he devises
ways so that a banished person may not remain estranged from him."



 
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CONFESS AND PRAY

When we admit our faults and shortcomings to each other, it clears our minds
and strengthens us to trust in the Lord for grace to be more like Him. Praying
for one another promotes Godly love, empathy, and accountability. Even more, it promotes healing as God always responds to the powerful and earnest prayers of His righteous ones.

Read James 5:16

"Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that
you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective."



 
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PEACE OF MIND

To be kept by God during difficult times and even good times is such a comfort. In His grace and mercy, He keeps us with more than adequate peace, it is with perfect peace. This is for those whose minds are supported by confidence and trust in Him at all times.

Read Isaiah 26:3

"You will keep in perfect peace him who mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you."



 
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HIS TIME NOT OURS

God is not confined to and does not move in our system of time. Unfortunately
we are confined to time and we expect Him to be. Actually, God moves from the
unfolding of His eternal plan that gives you, me, and all who walk the earth, an
opportunity to change our ways and commit our lives to Him.

Read 2 Peter 3:9

"The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness.
He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come
to repentance."



 
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GOD'S STRENGTH

There is no strength within us that does not come from the Lord. He is our only source of strength. His strength allows us to accomplish things we never thought possible.

Read Habakkuk 3:19

The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights."



 
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LIGHT TO SEE HIS GLORY

God spoke light into existence at the beginning of creation. He puts that same light into our hearts so that we can see the truth about Christ, who is the reflection of God's glory.

Read 2 Corinthians 4:6

"For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ."



 
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NO GREATER JOY

It is a pleasure for our spiritual leaders to see those under their care prosper in the ways of God. Likewise, the greatest joy and peace that Christian parents can experience is knowing their children are serving the Lord and remaining in His truth.

Read 3 John 4

"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking
in the truth."




 
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ALL THINGS WORK FOR GOOD

God does not make all things good for us as believers. We still experience trials and sufferings.But he does make the things that we experience work together for our ultimate good. What is that ultimate good? That He will bring us to Himself a holy and righteous people.

Read Romans 8:28

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."



 
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MERCY OVER JUDGMENT

We will all be judged by the plan of salvation that has delivered us from the prison of sin. Knowing that, we are urged to live like we have received this grace and mercy by not being judgmental toward others. If we want God to
be merciful to us, we must be merciful to others. Judgment delivers what
we deserve. Mercy pardons.

Read James 2:12,13

"Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful.Mercy triumphs over judgment!"



 
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CREATE AND RENEW

When God creates a new heart it means He has made something that did not formerly exist at all. Our natural hearts are far from pure, and He is the only one who can do this miraculous creating. Furthermore, God is the only one who can restore us from our unholy, fallen condition. We all need to pray for a pure heart and renewed spirit.

Read Psalm 51:10

"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."



 
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