You know me, Lord. If I’m not careful my mind can slide into fear and worry, especially about the needs and struggles of loved ones. Or I can slip backward into hurts or regrets of the past. Release from such thoughts is not always easy. But I’ve heard it said, “What is IM-...
God is not an angry taskmaster who shows affection only when you succeed. He is a loving Father who will always love you no matter what. Take time to receive the depth of his love for you today. Allow his love to heal you, transform you, free you, and lead you to the abundant life...
That's not who his name says He is. We hold the promise that His love is everlasting, His mercies are new every morning, and His faithfulness is great. Jesus told us to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and strength…” A good way to walk that out daily is to...
Christ does not merely speak words; he IS The Word! And the 12 disciples know and understand this, because they have spent so much time sitting with Christ in their midst. And so Peter says, “Lord, to whom shall we go? YOU have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe ...
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version“So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.New Living TranslationSo it was God who sent me here, not you! And he is the one who made me...
But if Jesus tells us anything about God, it is that He is NOT angry with us. To the contrary, He loves us deeply and longs for nothing more than to reconcile us to Himself (2 Cor 5:19). It is not He who needs to be reconciled to us, but we to Him. In other words, He is...
It suggests that their sins are not hidden but are fully exposed before God, who dwells in the heavens. This acknowledgment is a crucial step in seeking forgiveness, as it recognizes the need for God's mercy and grace. Pulpit CommentaryVerse 6. - I am ashamed and blush. Jeremiah had ...
37Then he returned and found the disciples asleep. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Couldn’t you watch with me even one hour?38Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” ...
Trust that God desires His best for you, not just for you to be the best for everyone else. God is good. I had to learn that God did not orchestrate every relationship I had-even with professing Christians. Some of the Christians I’ve encountered in my lifetime have treated me the ...
Is God an angry God? Many people simply do not know the true character of God, leaving them with deep questions and anxious concerns. Is God angry with me, with humanity? Is He looking to destroy those who cross Him? Does He enjoy punishing people? Questions and concerns like these are...