The Old Testament prophet Jeremiah says when facing hardship — pray. Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know. (NASB) Sometimes God has to put you and me in impossible situations, so He has the opportunity to show us His greatness.
The apostle Paul provides a primer on dealing with worry. Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (NASB) There is an
The apostle Paul describes positive qualities that should characterize a life that pleases God. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you. (NIV) Often as Christ-followers we’ve got the “don’t” part of Christianity down! If Christ has commanded not to do something, we don’t
The apostle John wrote that confessing sin to God results in forgiveness and cleansing. I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (NIV) When John F. Kennedy was president, LIFE magazine did a photo-shoot of a day in
The apostle Paul writes that the way we live, is tied to our relationship with Christ. Colossians 3:13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. (NLT) As Christ-followers, how many times have we come before God’s throne of grace and
The unknown writer records Jesus’ promise to forgive and forget a Christ-follower’s sins. Hebrews 8:12 For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more. (NIV) Satan loves to sideline a Christ-follower by making you feel unworthy, hopelessly guilty and unloved by God. That is a lie. Have you been there? Maybe you’ve there