Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity? Job 2:10b Physical blessings and positive affirmations are always something that feel good. Part of every person’s confidence is shaped, to some degree, by the confirmation that falls in line with things that matter to them in life. It is natural to…
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My sons, do not be negligent now, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, and that you should minister to Him and burn incense. 2 Chronicles 29:11 In the very first month of King Hezekiah’s reign, he literally cleaned house. Hezekiah’s father, King Ahaz, disregarded the ways of God…
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My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they will follow Me. John 10:27 It all started when we heard His voice! Our lives changed the moment we heard His voice and turned to Him. Before I met Jesus, I was alone in my sins, walking in my own selfish world and journeying along…
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Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10 Have you noticed how easy it is to get all stressed out? At times, this life can seem to bring one worry after another. Maybe you get behind with assignments at…
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He brought out His people with joy, His chosen ones with gladness. Psalms 105:43 I know it is God’s will that His people are filled with joy. Happiness is circumstance driven; it is affected by outward conditions. Biblical joy is the product of the presence of the Holy Spirit in a life and truths of God…
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And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I…
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O Ephraim, what shall I do to you? O Judah, what shall I do to you? For your faithfulness is like a morning cloud, And like the early dew it goes away. Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets, I have slain them by the words of My mouth; And your judgments are like…
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This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus. Hebrews 6:19-20a When the waves of doubt threaten to set our lives adrift, our expectant trust in God’s promises will keep us in one place, like an anchor in the deep.…
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Now when Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed. Galatians 2:11 One of the most difficult things for Christians to do is lovingly confront their brothers and sisters in Christ. While Matthew 18 clearly says to speak to those who sin against you face to…
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And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 This verse is one of the most comforting found in all the New Testament. It is often passed along to others as a way of acknowledging God’s presence in…
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