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Jeus Lives

I am the resurrection and the life.Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25-26 He LIVES! Jesus has risen from the dead and He is Lord! Believe this and you will be saved! Jesus gave up His throne to come to this world to be a sacrifice for all mankind. He died willingly for all, while we were yet sinners. He p aid the price for us and gave us a free gift, the gift of salvation. We don't need to earn it, all we need to do is accept it, believe and walk in His footsteps. Believe in Him and you will have eternal life in His kingdom. Nothing in this wold will ever compare to what is waiting for us if we believe and make Jesus our Lord and Savior.

Christ died for us

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:6-8 Thank you Jesus, for your amazing love and sacrifice on the cross. While we were sinners, you gave your life f or us so that we may have eternal life. Help me, remember the blood your shed for my sins, the great price you paid for me, O Lord. Help me receive gladly your abundance of grace and your free gift of righteousness and share the good news of salvation that leads to eternal life, I pray in your Holy Name . Amen

Blessed are those whose sins are forgiven

“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven,  and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.” Romans 4:7-8 Thank you Lord, for covering my sins on the cross and for your amazing love, for me, a sinner. I am so blessed to know you and have the hope of salvation. Help me share your love with others and the good news of salvation so they too will be blessed, I pray. Amen

Jesus Christ is Lord

Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2 :5-11 Lord Jesus, I am so thankful for your sacrifice on the cross, nothing that I am facing in my life could even come close to what you went through for me on the cross. I humbly ask forgiveness for my sins, O Lord. Make me your humble servant, guide my steps and help me keep my eyes focused on you regardless of what goes on a

God is Love

God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. 1 John 4:8-12 Thank you Lord, for the great sacrifice of sending your only Son to die for our sins. I will never fully understand the amazing love you have for us all, but I am thankful for the opportunity you have given us to an eternal life at your side. May I live my life worthy of your love, bringing you glory and honor as long as I have breath, I pray in Jesus name. Amen    

Seek the Lord while He may be found

Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:6-9 Thank you, heavenly Father, because your ways are not my ways, you are full of mercy, grace and compassion. Help me, O Lord, to forsake unrighteousness, and seek for you while you are near. Help me return to you and be completely yours, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

HOPE

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the f reedom of the glory of the children of God. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have )the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.   Romans 8:18-25     Thank you Lord, for the Hope you have given us through your Son, Jesus, our Lord and Savior and for all your amazing words of comfort and hope.

Trials of Life

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 We were never promised a life without trials or pain, but we need to thank God because we can have the victory through Jesus our Lord, though we walk in the mist of trials we never walk alone. God has given us His Word to guide us and the privilege of coming to Him with all of our burdens and petitions. He has also assured us that no trial will test us beyond our ability to bear it, and he will provide a way out. We need to trust in Him regardless of our situation, trust that He is working things out for us, even if we can't see it. Stand firm in your faith and you will receive His blessings as He has promised. Father God, sometimes things look impossible and can feel unbearable, but I know that nothing happens in my life without going through your hands first. Help me trust in you al

God works for the good of those who love Him

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. Romans 8:28- 30 Thank you, O Lord, for showing me your love and predestined me to be yours before I was even born.I want to give you praise and honor because you are my God and my King.Help me remember that I am in your hands, and everything in my life will work out according to your purpose, I pray this in Jesus name. Amen

All Scripture is breathed out by God

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16 Thank you Lord, for giving us your Word, to teach us about your love, to guide us in the right path, to train us for your glory and to give us strength and hope. May I humbly walk in the footsteps of all your servants before me and may I hunger for your Word daily, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

He chose us in him before the foundation of the world

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless b efore him. In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. Ephesians 1:3-6 Thank you Father God for choosing me, a sinner, before the foundation of the world and for loving me unconditionally. Help me walk blameless in your eyes, O Lord, and may I live my life according to your purpose and will, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen 

The righteous shall live by faith

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:16-17

keep your eyes on the Lord

~I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right and, I will not be shaken.Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay. ~ Psalm 16:8-10 No matter what goes around you, no matter the storm in your life, no matter how bad things look, keep your eyes focused on the Lord. He will not let you go, He will rescue you and bless you.

Do not be anxious about anything

~Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.~ Philippians 4:6-7   God is the only one that can give us peace, the kind of peace this world could never give you, the kind of peace no one can understand, but it is true and all you have to do is ask for it. God is faithful and will do this because he promised, be obedient and faithful and trust in God's promises and your life will never be the same.

The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me

~Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me. The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.~ Psalm 138:7-8 Whatever it is that you are facing today, God can deliver you from it and will walk with you side by side. God has a purpose for you that is designed for who you are and what you are. You are God’s masterpiece created in Christ Jesus for good works that God has already planned in advance for you  Refuse to be anything less. Rest in the promise that God is committed to fulfilling his purpose for you as you walk by faith.

Be strong and courageous

~Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished. ~1 Chronicles 28:20   God has promised us that he will never leave us for forsake us, if we walk in obedience and love with our Savior, we can trust that he will give us courage. In spite of all our doubts and fears, God is patient and persistent in his encouragement. He will always be with us wherever we go and whatever we do. Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. Have courage and do not be afraid!

Trust in the Lord

Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with the saving might of his right hand. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. They collapse and fall, but we rise and stand upright. Psalm 20:6-8 Don't put your faith in material things or even in people, put your faith and trust in God alone. When you put your trust in the Lord, you'll feel as if the weight of the world has been lifted off your shoulders. Trust in Him and look to Him in all that you do and in all that you experience, even when it is difficult. Remember that we serve the true and awesome God of the universe, your biggest problem is nothing for Him. The more often you see God's loving hand working in your life, the easier this trusting becomes. Your faith will also grow by hearing and reading the Word of the Lord daily. Trust in God and He will lift you up and strengthen you

Love your neighbor as yourself

Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who love s another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. Romans 13:8-10   Loving those who love us is easy, but the Bible reminds us that we should love our neighbor and do no wrong to them. This doesn't just mean psychical harm, but also spiritual. Let your words build up and not tear down others, be mindful of your conversations and let your actions show the love in your heart you have for the Lord.

God can give you peace

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Do you need the peace of the Lord today? Are you struggling with worry, fear, anxiety, hatred, or hopelessness? The true peace from God is not of the world, it surpasses the world. The Bible tells us that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. All you have to do is give it all to Him and trust that He will handle it, because He will, and once you learn to let God handle it all, you will experience peace like you have never experienced it before; peace that surpasses all our understanding

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him

I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles.The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack! Psalm 34:4-9 An amazing promise of the Lord, He will protect His people, He will delivered them from their troubles, He will send His angels to watch over us if we obey and follow Him, we will be blessed.

Humble yourselves before the Lord

“God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. James 4:6-8

WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CHRIST

From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water. James 3:10-12 The Bible tells us that we are God's ambassadors here on earth, we are representing Him and what He s tands for every minute of every day. When we accepted God, Christ and the Holy Spirit, we are changed from within. We have to show this to the rest of the world that we are, in fact, different than the world. Cussing, cursing and swearing and foolish talk are not apart of who Christ is and how we as followers should act. Be mindful of your actions and words at all times, not just at church, but at work, at school and on social networks. Posting a wonderful Bible passage or prayer followed by cursing and swearing on the next post does not show your commitment and devotion

PURSUE RIGHTEOUSNESS

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:11-12

AMAZING LOVE

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:16-17

BE FAITHFUL IN PRAYER

And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him. ~1 John 5:14-15