One of Satan's most deceptive and powerful ways of defeating us is to get us to believe a lie. And the biggest lie is that there are no consequences to our own doing. Satan will give you whatever you ask for if it will lead you where he ultimately wants you.
In times of defeat, we never know how close we are to victory. In every event of failure, God has planted a seed of success.
Take steps each day to be sure your life expresses commitment to Jesus.
You always have God's undivided attention.
The Bible tells us that God will meet all our needs. He feeds the birds of the air and clothes the grass with the splendor of lilies. How much more, then, will He care for us, who are made in His image? Our only concern is to obey the heavenly Father and leave the consequences to Him.
Disappointments will come and go, but discouragement is a choice that you make.
A Christian has no right being in a fight unless it's a spiritual fight.
The essence of meditation is a period of time set aside to contemplate the Lord, listen to Him, and allow Him to permeate our spirits.
You may go through difficulty, hardship, or trial—but as long as you are anchored to Him, you will have hope.
If you have an anxiety lay it down before The Lord
Adversity is not simply a tool. It is God's most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives. The circumstances and events that we see as setbacks are oftentimes the very things that launch us into periods of intense spiritual growth. Once we begin to understand this, and accept it as a spiritual fact of life, adversity becomes easier to bear.
God's plan for enlarging His kingdom is so simple - one person telling another about the Savior. Yet we're busy and full of excuses. Just remember, someone's eternal destiny is at stake. The joy you'll have when you meet that person in heaven will far exceed any discomfort you felt in sharing the gospel.
Too many Christians have a commitment of convenience. They'll stay faithful as long as it's safe and doesn't involve risk, rejection, or criticism. Instead of standing alone in the face of challenge or temptation, they check to see which way their friends are going.
Attitude and the spirit in which we communicate are as important as the words we say.
When friends abandoned him, Paul asked God not to count their actions against them. He followed the example of Jesus, who prayed for the Father to forgive His persecutors. What's your response when friends let you down? Forgiveness is the choice that pleases God every time.
When trouble comes, focus on God's ability to care for you.
You must never sacrifice your relationship with God for the sake of a relationship with another person.
Kindness is not something that we put on for certain occasions, like a piece of jewelry; rather, it is an attribute of God's that He desires to reproduce in us.
God wants you to understand the Word of God. The Bible is not a mystery book. It's not a book of philosophy. It's a book of truth that explains the attitude and heart of almighty God.
We are the product of our thinking, so it is important that we choose carefully where to focus our mental energy.
If you put your faith in yourself and your abilities, intellect and dreams, then your foundation is only as strong as you are.
Often times God wants us to sit before Him in quietness. He doesn't want us to do all the talking. As Is. 30:15 says "In quiet and confidence will be your strength."
God will never reject you. Whether you accept Him is your decision.
Our willingness to wait reveals the value we place on the object we're waiting for.
Brokenness is God’s requirement for maximum usefulness.
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