I have no question that God chose me. How can I be so sure? Because I believe in Him and Jesus Christ as my Savior. I could not have come to this belief by my own free will. It can only be explained by the power of the Holy Spirit and God’s grace at work within me.
I am quite certain that He chose me because if God had not chosen me, I should never have chosen Him. And it must be true in my case that He chose me before I was born, because He certainly would never have chosen me afterwards.
And I know that He elected me for reasons unbeknownst to me, because I could never find any reason in myself why He should look upon me with such unconditional love.
(Writing inspired by the words of Charles Spurgeon)
To read more about Charles Spurgeon and his work, I highly recommend you check out this website: https://www.spurgeon.org/
It is written, “The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.” (Romans 8:6)
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you think My thoughts. Your mind is powerful. You know to beware of your thoughts. When your thoughts begin to overwhelm and control you, your mind leads you towards death.
Call out to me! And I will answer you. I will help you to think like me, with gratitude and grace. So that your mind can be dominated by My thoughts, which are higher than yours.
When your mind is controlled by My thoughts, you experience life and peace. This is what I offer you.
Remember, while your adversary tempts you, I test you. Your faith is strengthened in trials of any kind. I love you.
Are you ready for total and complete healing? This sort of healing can only come from the power of the Holy Spirit.
It is written, “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” (2 Corinthians 4:8)
My precious one, keep your eyes on me. The Author and Finisher of your faith. Have I not proven that I am trustworthy?
Surely, I could take away your circumstances in an instant, but I have not yet. Praise me in trials of any kind, for I am at work within you. Like a potter molds his clay, so do I use your circumstances to mold you.
So rejoice in all that I am doing! Though you are perplexed, you are not in despair. For you know me. Now go, and tell the others what I’ve done for you. Total and complete healing.
I highly recommend www.gotquestions.org to learn more about the Bible and all of God’s promises.
What does the Bible say about love? The Bible has a great deal to say about love. In fact, the Bible says that “love is of God” and “God is love.” (1 John 4:7-8) Therefore, everything God does is influenced by His love.
The Bible says that God is motivated by love to save the world. God’s love is on full display in the sacrifice of Christ on our behalf. Accordingly, God’s love does not require us to be “worthy” to receive it.
The Bible says that, since true love is part of God’s nature, God is the source of love. He’s the initiator of a loving relationship with us. Any love we have for God is simply a response to His sacrificial love for us.
The Bible says that we should love others the way that God loves us. We are to love the family of God and our enemies. As we show gracious and selfless love, we reflect God’s love to a lost and dying world.
The Bible says that perfect love drives out fear. That nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ. In other words, God’s love doesn’t wax and wane. It’s not a fickle, emotional sensation.
In 1 Corinthians 13, we can read love’s characteristics: love is patient and kind; love doesn’t envy, boast, or dishonor others; love is not proud or self-seeking; love is not easily angered, doesn’t keep a record of wrongs, and doesn’t delight in evil; rather, love rejoices with the truth; love always protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres; love never fails. Of the greatest of God’s gifts, faith, hope, and love, the greatest is love.
Our human understanding of love is flawed, weak, and incomplete, but the more we look at Jesus, the better we can understand true love. I highly recommend checking out www.gotquestions.org to learn more about the Bible and have many of your questions answered. Happy Valentine’s Day!
It is written, “You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” (Psalm 16:11)
My beloved, draw near to me and I draw near to you. I intended that we do life together in this way. In deep intimacy.
From time to time, you forget who I am. You begin to try to exert control over your own life. To do life away from me. While this hurts me, and distances yourself from me, my love for you remains steadfast. And when you remember just how much you need me, when you kneel in awe before me, I embrace you like a parent embraces their child. I have great compassion for you.
I am always here. Eager to be a part of your life. I am the sustainer of your life. So cling to me.
It is written, “Trust in Him at all times you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.” (Psalm 62:8)
My beloved, there are no feelings too big for me. Nothing that you say, do, or even think surprises me. Not a hair falls from your head without me knowing. So then, don’t you think that I already know your heart?
Come to me with your weary soul and I will give you rest. Pour out your heart to me and my Holy Spirit will comfort you. I am your Counselor, better than any therapist you could hire. Share with me and receive peace in My presence.
Not only will you find comfort, but I will also give you strength to face the battle before you. And wisdom to know your next step.
The God of angel’s armies helps you. In a real, literal, and physical way. Why would you look anywhere else for comfort?
My arms are open. My ears are listening. In your weakness, my power is on full display. I love you.
It is written, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, 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)
Do not be anxious about anything. I have heard your prayers and my word is good. Cling to My Word, for it is your life source. I am the Word and the Word is me. The Word is alive!
So rejoice! I have heard your requests and I have compassion on you. The compassion you feel for your loved ones is only a mere fraction of the love I have for you. Why then would your heart be troubled?
Let my peace guard your heart and mind. In me, all things are possible. Have I not proven my faithfulness?
Consider it a blessing when you face trials, for my power is made great in your weakness. These trials provide an opportunity for you to strengthen your faith and grow closer to me. In your trials, my power is on full display.
Remember child, we are on this journey together. You are not alone. I will equip you. So lean into me and trust in me. Go in peace.
The Bible says He’s the King of the Jews He’s the King of Israel He’s the King of Righteousness He’s the King of the Ages He’s the King of Heaven He’s the King of Glory He’s the King of Kings and He is the Lord of Lords
Now that’s my King! David says The Heavens declare the glory of God And the firmament showeth His handiwork No means of measure can define His limitless love No far seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shoreless supply No barriers can hinder Him from pouring out His blessing
That’s my King! He’s God’s Son He’s the sinners’ Saviour He’s the centrepiece of civilisation He stands alone in Himself He’s august He’s unique He’s unparalleled He’s unprecedented He’s supreme He’s pre-eminent He’s the loftiest idea in literature He’s the highest personality in philosophy He’s the supreme problem in higher criticism He’s the fundamental doctrine in true theology He’s the cardinal necessity of spiritual religion
That’s my King! He’s the miracle of the age He’s the superlative of everything good that you choose to call Him He’s the only one able to supply all of our needs simultaneously He supplies strength for the weak He’s available for the tempted and the tried He sympathises and He saves He guards and He guides He heals the sick He cleansed the lepers He forgives sinners He discharges debtors He delivers the captives He defends the feeble He blesses the young He serves the unfortunate He regards the aged He rewards the diligent And He beautifies the meek
Do you know Him? My King is the key of knowledge He’s the wellspring of wisdom He’s the doorway of deliverance He’s the pathway of peace He’s the roadway of righteousness He’s the highway of holiness He’s the gateway of glory He’s the master of the mighty He’s the captain of the conquerors He’s the head of the heroes He’s the leader of the legislators He’s the overseer of the overcomers He’s the governor of governors He’s the prince of princes He’s the King of Kings And He’s the Lord of Lords
That’s my King That’s my King! My King His office is manifold His promise is sure His life is matchless His goodness is limitless His mercy is everlasting His love never changes His word is enough His grace is sufficient His reign is righteous His yoke is easy and His burden is light I wish I could describe Him to you He’s indescribable He’s indescribable He’s incomprehensible He’s invincible He’s irresistible I’m trying to tell you The heaven of heavens cannot contain Him Let alone a man explain Him You can’t get Him out of your mind You can’t get Him off of your hands You can’t outlive Him And you can’t live without Him The Pharisees couldn’t stand Him but they found out they couldn’t stop Him Pilate couldn’t find any fault in Him The witnesses couldn’t get their testimonies to agree And Herod couldn’t kill Him Death couldn’t handle Him And the grave couldn’t hold Him
That’s my King! He always has been And He always will be I’m talking about He had no predecessor and He’ll have no successor There was nobody before Him and there’ll be nobody after Him You can’t impeach Him and He’s not going to resign
That’s my King! Praise the Lord That’s my King Thine is the Kingdom And the power And the glory The glory is all His Thine is the Kingdom And the power And the glory For ever And ever And ever And when you get through with all of the forevers Then Amen
It is written, “Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord, with all your heart and mind, and do not rely on your own insight or understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5)
Breathe, child. You are stressed and upset because you’re not getting to do what you want. But do you trust me for what you need? Maybe I have different plans for you today, then you do for yourself. Are you willing to submit to my plans? Will you do so joyfully? Are you confident in my abilities? To protect you, guide you, and lead you? Will you follow me with joy? Free of distractions?
Watch how I turn your day around when you lean on me, and trust in me, and you do so with confidence. Then, your faith will be rewarded.
New year resolutions are a funny thing. They’re usually abstract goals with no real objectives attached to them and thus, they rarely stick.
I think we should call them new year habits instead. Because this is what we’re really after, right? To rid ourselves of old habits that no longer serve us and form new, better and healthier habits in their place.
We’re creatures of habit. Whether we want to go to the gym more, eat healthier, or spend more time with friends, if we want the change to be long lasting, it needs to become a habit.
Research says it only takes two weeks to form a habit. So if we do something every day for two weeks, it’ll likely become a routine part of our life.
This is my hope for you, for everyone, and for myself. That we form new habits. Habits that will serve to further our goals for the year ahead.
