Addictions Eternal Life/Forgiveness of Sin Titus 2:11-14 HELP!! Jesus, Help! I can’t do this by myself. I can’t call on anyone else. I need hope because I don’t know how to cope. I’m desperate; please change my life today. My sins are so many; I have become addicted to the enticement of worldliness that affects my life night and day. My lifestyle has become so destructive; Jesus, please set me free. It is not who I want to be. My…..
I can’t believe you are saying this to me. Humility Proverbs 15:30-33 To take criticism takes work to receive. Hearing it is not something you want to believe. However, having the right attitude will not give you heartache. On the other hand, praise is what we desire to hear. Praise will always entice us to give a listening ear. They are words that sing songs that are sweet and dear. Receiving praise and criticism should be received and accepted as…..
Suffering God’s Care John 14:15–21 While on life’s journey, the road ahead I cannot always see; I have no idea what will be ahead of me. Whatever I may encounter, I know as I trust in Jesus, He will be there; Because He truly cares. On the road of life’s journey, there may be mountains, valleys, and rivers with challenges waiting for me. I will call out to the Lord Jesus for directions so that I can see. I need…..
Conflict and Confrontation Holiness Matthew 26:47-56 You once called me a friend. However, that relationship has come to an end. You became disloyal when you gave me a Judas kiss. I do not want to reminisce about it because the relationship has become remiss. Nonetheless, I will think about Jesus’ purpose in this. You see me as your enemy, but I will love you as a friend. I will return evil with kindness, so evil can’t win. Getting even is…..
Christ’s Return Living For Christ Matthew 24:36-44 Life’s clock is going tick, tick, tick. Believers in Christ should make every moment count because Christ’s return will be quick. No one knows what moment of His return or when they will be summoned because their time is finished living on this earth. He wants them to understand that they must be prepared and keep watch because of their spiritual rebirth. Be ready, be ready, because no one knows when Christ will…..
Temptation 1 Corinthians 10:1–13 Temptation came to visit one day. He wanted to know if he could visit or perhaps stay. Temptation, Temptation, I do not know. Temptation replied, “Let me stay, please. I have much to show. Life can be so dull when there is nothing to do. Please let me spend the day with you.” Temptation, Temptation that sounds risky at best; Is this a test? It is no test, and you will see. It is learning…..
Anger Fruit of the Spirit Matthew 5:21-26 Anger unchecked toward others will consume your heart. It will make you want to strike back and rip them apart. People’s tendencies need to be controlled. Because unchecked anger can cause someone to lose their soul; This uncontrolled anger needs to be replaced. God will help you not to strike back as He give you His grace. The Holy Spirit will empower you with love, joy, and peace so anger can be replaced……
Bible John 8:31-47 Do not let Satan make a fool out of you; he is the father of all lies, for this is the absolute truth. “He was a murderer from the beginning” (John 8:44) and will be one to the end. Satan wants to fill your life with lies to sin. He wants you to believe all he says is true and wants all his evil work to be done by you. Now, stop and think of all…..
Patience Fruit of the Spirit/Trust In God Jeremiah 29:4-14 Faith in God and keeping His promise will help you be patient and wait. You need to know how to handle doubt when it interferes with your fate. In seasons of waiting, you may think God is not doing anything because nothing is taking place. Thinking this way is a mistake because it does not show faith. The empowerment of the Holy Spirit helps your patience to grow. God is the…..
Wisdom James 4:13-17 In your life, do you have the assumption that you are the one who is in control? Thinking you are the one who decides how, when, where, and what things will unfold because you have planned all the goals? You’re sure all your plans will succeed. Your plans give you confidence with a guarantee. Is this clever thinking that you need to heed? Because life is brief, fragile, and quick to end; Worldly thinking will lead to…..