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“HERE ON EARTH YOU WILL HAVE MANY TRIALS AND SORROWS. BUT TAKE HEART, BECAUSE I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD.” JOHN 16:33 Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. Our Lord God in heaven is very plain that we will have trials, temptations, sorrows and struggles along our journey on this earth. TheContinue reading “KEEP FOCUSED SOLELY ON JESUS!!”

“WAIT PATIENTLY FOR THE LORD. BE BRAVE AND COURAGEOUS. YES, WAIT PATIENTLY FOR THE LORD.” PSALM 27:14 Each step we take in our life is meaningful to our Lord. Each step we take allows us to confront obstacles and troubles that help us to grow stronger in the Lord. We sometimes need to slow downContinue reading “STEP BY STEP”

“THOSE WHO WALK IN THE DARKNESS CANNOT SEE WHERE THEY ARE GOING. PUT YOUR TRUST IN THE LIGHT WHILE THERE IS STILL TIME; THEN YOU WILL BECOME CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT.” JOHN 12: 35-36 Have you ever wondered how this world has turned in a direction that is unrecognizable? Just why do people do thingsContinue reading “THE REVEALING LIGHT OF JESUS”

“THE RIGHTEOUS PERSON FACES MANY TROUBLES, BUT THE LORD COMES TO THE RESCUE EACH TIME.” PSALM 34:19 We all have troubles. We face sickness, disease, financial problems, persecutions, embarrassment and many other scary situations. Our Lord has prepared us for each of these things in our lives. He has given us his promise that weContinue reading “OUR LORD TO THE RESCUE!”

“GOD’S WAY IS PERFECT. ALL OF THE LORD’S PROMISES PROVE TRUE.” PSALM 18:36 God’s ways are perfect! There are no ifs, ands, or buts. When the Lord speaks, he speaks the truth. He wants us to believe everything he tells us. We must, however, know what he is speaking and understand. If we are notContinue reading “TO KNOW GOD’S PROMISES”

” DO NOT BE AFRAID OR DISCOURAGED. FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO.” JOSHUA 1:9 It is so easy to become discouraged in this world. It is also very easy to become afraid. There is a lot of evil going on in the world today. We are living in aContinue reading “LIVE WITH A SOUND MIND & THE STRENGTH OF JESUS”

“WITH THEIR WORDS, THE GODLESS DESTROY THEIR FRIENDS, BUT KNOWLEDGE WILL RESCUE THE RIGHTEOUS.” PROVERBS 11:9 The tongue is a very powerful tool. The words that we speak can be used for the good of others or for destroying others. As followers of Jesus our intent is not to hurt others but instead to helpContinue reading “HOLY WORDS”

“BUT IN MY DISTRESS I CRIED OUT TO THE LORD; YES, I PRAYED TO MY GOD FOR HELP. HE HEARD ME FROM HIS SANCTUARY; MY CRY TO HIM REACHED HIS EARS. PSALM 18:6 The Lord our God is always near us. His precious Holy Spirit lives within us. He is always with us to helpContinue reading “CRY FOR HELP”

“ THIS MEANS THAT ANYONE WHO BELONGS TO CHRIST HAS BECOME A NEW PERSON. THE OLD LIFE IS GONE; A NEW LIFE HAS BEGUN.” 2 COR. 5:17 When we ask the Lord Jesus to reside in our life our attitudes and our way of thinking eventually changes. As we continue to grow in our newContinue reading “A NEW PERSON IN CHRIST JESUS!”

” I KNOW THE LORD IS ALWAYS WITH ME. I WILL NOT BE SHAKEN, FOR HE IS RIGHT BESIDE ME.” PSALM 16:8 As followers of our Lord Jesus there is no larger promise than the promise of our Lord’s presence in our lives. Knowing that he is right beside us we are able to walkContinue reading “OUR LORD’S TOUCH”

“FOR THE SCRIPTURES SAY, IT IS THROUGH FAITH THAT A RIGHTEOUS PERSON HAS LIFE.” GALATIANS 3:11 “SO THAT WE WHO ARE BELIEVERS MIGHT RECEIVE THE PROMISED HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH FAITH.” GALATIANS 3:14 “FOR YOU ARE CHILDREN OF GOD THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST JESUS.” GALATIANS 3:26 Faith, faith and more faith. Everything we do, everything weContinue reading “THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR FAITH”

” AND MY GOD WILL MEET ALL YOUR NEEDS ACCORDING TO HIS GLORIOUS RICHES IN CHRIST JESUS.” PHIL. 4:19 We are unable to understand or even imagine the vastness of God’s riches in Christ Jesus. But what we can understand is that our Lord God in heaven loves us so much that he is willingContinue reading “GLORIOUS RICHES”

“TO THOSE WHO KNOW YOUR NAME TRUST IN YOU, FOR YOU O LORD DO NOT ABANDON THOSE WHO SEARCH FOR YOU.” PSALM 9:10 Everyone is searching for something in life. Most all people are searching for ways to make their lives easier and better. Some seek out the riches of this world. Others seek outContinue reading “SEARCHING THE TRUTH”

“COMMIT EVERYTHING YOU DO TO THE LORD. TRUST HIM, AND HE WILL HELP YOU. HE WILL MAKE YOUR INNOCENCE RADIATE LIKE THE DAWN, AND THE JUSTICE OF YOUR CAUSE WILL SHINE LIKE THE NOONDAY SUN.” PSALM 37:5-6 The day and age we live in is confusing at the very least. Things are happening around usContinue reading “COMMIT TO YOUR FOCUS”

“FOR WISDOM IS FAR MORE VALUABLE THAN RUBIES. NOTHING YOU DESIRE CAN COMPARE WITH IT. ” PROVERBS 7:11 ” FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE FOUNDTION OF WISDOM. KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY ONE RESULTS IN GOOD JUDGEMENT. ” PROVERBS 9:10 Sometimes we overlook the value of wisdom. With the wisdom of our God in heavenContinue reading “THE VALUE OF GOD’S WISDOM”

“MY GRACE IS ALL YOU NEED. MY POWER WORKS BEST IN WEAKNESS.” 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9 Our God in heaven loves us unconditionally. He loves us when things are going good in our lives, and he loves us in our times of trouble. With the faith that we continue to build in our Lord, we seeContinue reading “GOD’S POWER IN OUR WEAKNESS”

” I DO NOTHING ON MY OWN BUT SAY ONLY WHAT MY FATHER TAUGHT ME. AND THE ONE WHO SENT ME IS WITH ME—- HE HAS NOT DESERTED ME. FOR I ALWAYS DO WHAT PLEASES HIM.” JOHN 8: 28-29 Even Jesus, when he walked this earth did nothing on his own. He was always talkingContinue reading “OUR CONSTANT COMPANION”

“LET EVERY CREATED THING GIVE PRAISE TO THE LORD, FOR HE ISSUED HIS COMMAND, AND THEY CAME INTO BEING.” PSALM 148:5 Praise to our God in heaven is one of the most important things we can do. He loves our praises. Without his command for our existence, we would not be here. Without his commandContinue reading “HOLY PRAISE”

“THE LORD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISES; HE IS GRACIOUS IN ALL HE DOES. THE LORD HELPS THE FALLEN AND LIFTS THOSE BENT BENEATH THEIR LOADS.” PSALM 145: 13-14 “THE LORD IS CLOSE TO ALL WHO CALL ON HIM, YES TO ALL WHO CALL ON HIM IN TRUTH.” PSALM 145: 18 Our gracious Lord has providedContinue reading “OUR GRACIOUS LORD”

“THIS IS MY COMMAND- BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! DO NOT BE AFRAID OR DISCOURAGED. FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO.” JOSHUA 1:9 “FOR HE WILL RESCUE YOU FROM EVERY TRAP AND PROTECT YOU FROM DEADLY DISEASE.” PSALM 91:3 Our Lord is not only with us, at all times, but heContinue reading “GOD PROTECTS US 24/7”

“THERE IS FORGIVENESS OF SINS FOR ALL WHO REPENT.” LUKE 24:47 The forgiveness of sins is a gift from God that just keeps on giving. Jesus died once and for all on the cross for our salvation, healings and the forgiveness of sins. Sometimes it is very easy to take for granted what Jesus didContinue reading “FORGIVENESS IN CHRIST”

“BUT AS A RESULT, WE STOPPED RELYING ON OURSELVES, AND LEARNED TO RELY ON GOD, WHO RAISES THE DEAD.” 1 COR. 1:9 To have success in this world depends upon how we perform in life. It depends on how we stack up to others in this world. The problem is that we often times fallContinue reading “HOLY RELIANCE”

” TO YOU NIGHT SHINES AS BRIGHT AS THE DAY. DARKNESS AND LIGHT ARE THE SAME TO YOU.” PSALM 139:12 You and I are always in God’s spotlight. There is no darkness with our God. He sees everything we do very clearly. There is no hiding from him. He knows our every thought before weContinue reading “GOD’S LIGHT SHINES ALWAYS”

“WE SERVE GOD WHETHER PEOPLE HONOR US OR DESPISE US, WHETHER THEY SLANDER US OR PRAISE US.” 2 CORINTHIANS 6:8 How many people do you know who claim to follow the Lord but when the going gets tough they fall back into the crowd and begin living their lives as the worldly do? I wouldContinue reading “SERVING OUR GOD IN HEAVEN THROUGH THICK AND THIN”

“LORD MY HEART IS NOT PROUD; MY EYES ARE NOT HAUGHTY. I DON’T CONCERN MYSELF WITH MATTERS TOO GREAT OR TOO AWSOME FOR ME TO GRASP.” PSALM 131:1 It is important that we do not allow ourselves to become confident in ourselves. I know I have experienced times in my life where things are rollingContinue reading “LIVE IN THE SPIRIT”

“SO, WE DON’T LOOK AT THE TROUBLES WE CAN SEE NOW; WE FIX OUR GAZE ON THINGS THAT CANNOT BE SEEN. FOR THE THINGS WE SEE NOW WILL SOON BE GONE, BUT THE THINGS WE CANNOT SEE WILL LAST FOREVER.” 2 COR. 4:18 Keeping our focus on the correct things is vastly important in determiningContinue reading “KEEP FOCUSED ON THE UNSEEN FUTURE”

“FOR THE MORE WE SUFFER FOR CHRIST, THE MORE GOD WILL SHOWER US WITH COMFORT THROUGH CHRIST.” 2 COR. 1:5 Our great and glorious God in heaven has a purpose for everything that happens in our lives. He has a purpose for all of the good and great things that happen and also all ofContinue reading “GROWING IN OUR SUFFERINGS”

“YOUR LIVES ARE A LETTER WRITTEN IN OUR HEARTS; EVERYONE CAN READ IT AND RECOGNIZE OUR GOOD WORK AMONG YOU. CLEARLY, YOU ARE A LETTER FROM CHRIST SHOWING THE RESULT OF OUR MINISTRY AMONG YOU. THIS “LETTER” IS WRITTEN NOT WITH PEN AND INK, BUT WITH THE SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD. IT IS CARVEDContinue reading “LETTERS FROM CHRIST”

“WHY ARE YOU LOOKING AMONG THE DEAD FOR SOMEONE WHO IS ALIVE? ” LUKE 24:5 When the women went to the tomb to see the body of Jesus, they were looking for the dead. However, Jesus was not among the dead but among the living. Jesus had already died and gone to hell and back.Continue reading “LOOK FOR THE LIVING AND NOT THE DEAD”

“MY HELP COMES FROM THE LORD WHO MADE HEAVEN AND EARTH!” PSALM 121:2 “THE LORD KEEPS YOU FROM ALL HARM AND WATCHES OVER YOUR LIFE. THE LORD KEEPS WATCH OVER YOU AS YOU COME AND GO, BOTH NOW AND FOREVER.” PSALM 121:7-8 As we live upon this earth we are surround by good and bad.Continue reading “A CHRIST LIKE VIEW”