Overcome

 

Overcome

Psalm 6, Romans 8:1-9, John 1:4-9

“Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled. My soul is also troubled.” Psalm 6:2-3”

“I am weary with my groaning; All night I make my bed swim; I drench my couch with my tears; My eye wastes away because of my grief.” Psalm 6:6,7

“For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the spirit, the things of the spirit. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Romans 8:5,6

“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” John 1:4-5

God sends His Holy Spirit to minister to us. In our time of grief, He comforts us. In our time of troubles, He gently reminds us that Jesus is the light and if we focus on that light He will lead us out of the darkness. We will find peace and comfort.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Needing Rules for Life

 

Needing Rules for Life

Romans 12

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2

“Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9

“Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.” Romans 12:16

“If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” Romans 12:18

“Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21

Romans 12 is a good chapter to be read completely through not just the ones I typed here. Everyone needs rules to live by to have harmony in this world. The number one rule that God gives us is to love one another as He has loved us. Giving ourself over to God and letting Him have control over our life makes it easier to love each other and to be kind and to make good choices in our life. Let us choose to serve God and each other.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Needing Peace

 

Needing Peace

John 14:1-4, John 16:33, Romans 5:1-5, Philippians 4:6,7

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.  In My Father’s house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; That where I am, there you may be also. And where I go, you know, and the way, you know.” John 14:1-4

“These things I have spoken to you that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:3

“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1

“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 understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ.” Philippians 4:6,7

So many things in this world are troubling and it can be hard to find peace amidst it all. But when you believe in Jesus and know that He is in control over it all, then that peace that surpasses all understanding is more attainable. If you are a child of God, then you know how this story ends. Christ is the victor and this world that we live in is temporary. This is not our home; we are just passing through. May the God of peace rest upon your soul!

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Needing Guidance

 

Needing Guidance

Psalm 32:8, Proverbs 3::5,6

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.” Psalm 32:8

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5,6

Whatever decision or problem comes your way, the best practice that we can do is to go to God in prayer and ask for His guidance. He will guide us in our decisions, through our struggles, through our trials, and through our storms. His answer comes in various ways, so we must always stay in tuned for His guidance. He invites us to come to Him and seek Him out. He is never too busy or too far away to hear our prayers. Even when we don’t know how to pray His Holy Spirit will intercede for us. He sends His Holy Spirit to indwell in all His children and will guide us all the way to the pearly gates.

Let us focus on His plan by seeking His guidance and by taking the time to wait on His response.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Needing God's Protection

 

Needing God’s Protection

 

Psalm 27:1-3, Psalm 91, Philippians 4:19

The Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear?” “The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1

“For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. In their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.” Psalm 91:1-12.

“He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him, I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.” Psalm 91:15-16

“And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Jesus Christ. Philippians 4:19

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Lonely

 

Lonely

Psalm 23, Hebrews 13:5,6

“Yea, though I walk through the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you are with me, your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4

“For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5.

Loneliness feels like a cloud of sadness that envelopes you. It is depression. It is a disconnection, a gap between he connection one desires and the ones they have. It is a form of social pain. A need for intimacy.

One way to overcome loneliness is to seek out others who may need a helping hand. It is a great comfort to be needed and to be able to comfort someone else.

Volunteer work is a great way to show others that you care and are useful and can benefit many people.

Above all else, wherever you are mentally, physically, spiritually, remember God is always there by your side.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Lip Service

 

Lip Service

Matthew 7:21

“Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter the kingdom of Heaven, but he who does the will of my Father in heaven.” Matthew 7:21

Lip service is expressing approval or support for something or someone without taking any significant action.

One might pledge their allegiance to God but if they do not obey His commandments and do the will of God, it is merely lip service.

It is one thing to say God is my Father but if we don’t pay our respects to God in prayer, worship and praise, then we are only going through the motions and not confirming our belief in God. Our words must be followed by our actions.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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