My child, when you placed your trust in Me you became holy. When you believed that I came to save you, you entered into My family and became My child. You do not need to earn My approval. You already have it because you belong to Me. I am your Father who loves you and I desire to bless you. Received all of the gifts I have for you. Open your heart and your mind to Me. I have much I want to share with you.
Faith is the Key
Just how does a person receive the grace God has so generously provided through Jesus? It involves faith. God deals with your heart as well as your intellect. Faith comes through an act of your will; believing God’s promise is a decision on your part. But faith comes with a price. Jesus gave all He had and He asks you to do the same—the surrender of your entire being to Him.
Yet how can we make a decision of such magnitude? It’s here that God’s gift of grace comes alive. Faith is not only action, it’s also a gift. Without God Himself instilling within you the faith needed to receive Him the whole thing is simply impossible. So ask Jesus to do in you what you obviously are not capable of yourself. He will, and you will receive a life you never dreamed possible. It merely takes willingness on your part.
From: The Path through the Maze—Answering Life’s Ultimate Question: What Happens After We Die?
Release All To Me
My child, life is hard, but I can bring joy in the midst of your trials if you allow Me to. I will set your feet on a firm foundation of peace so even when your world rocks, you will not be shaken. You will have such a deep knowledge of My provision that you will not be moved. Let Me bring you to this place. Do not resist by trying to control every circumstance in your life. Release all to Me. I am you Rock. I am the builder of your house. Trust in Me, not in the world around you, your Father who cannot be shaken.
Fear
My child, do not let fear rule your life. Replace fear with faith. When fear comes, tell it to leave. You don’t have to let it take up space in your mind. Stand and resist and it will flee. Turn to My Word and place your trust in Me. Do not let the enemy beat you up with fear. You are an overcomer. You are My child and I have the last word. Believe Me instead of the lie of the evil one.
Why Be Alienated?
Sin has separated us from God. We are spiritually dead because of it. But God has solved this problem by bridging that gap through the suffering and death of His very own Son. Jesus took upon Himself the punishment we deserved by paying an outrageous price for our sin. It’s a free gift! The Bible calls it grace; the favor of God which none of us is able to earn, but all can freely receive. It’s God’s promise.
Receiving His promise takes repentance on our part. Repent is an idea that has been lost in our culture. The word itself seems a bit scary, but it really isn’t. Repentance is merely a change of mind. It means turning away—that is, turning around and going the opposite direction. It means turning away from your old life by rejecting sin, and turning to God as the new direction for your life.
From: The Path through the Maze—Answering Life’s Ultimate Question: What Happens After We Die?
More Power
I have made you to be a kingdom and priest to our God, and you will reign upon the earth. Never underestimate your role while you are here. You have far more power, influence and authority than you realize. Revelation 5:10
Meant For Good
My child, do not be afraid. For what Satan meant for evil, I am using for good in order to bring about My desired result. Do not fear. I will provide and turn all of this around for My glory. Watch and see what I will do in this situation. Genesis 50:19-20
In The Silence
My child, in the silence wait for Me. Trust Me when you don’t know what else to do. Be still and know that I am God and that I can be trusted. Psalm 46:10
Keep Focused
Be careful that you don’t get caught up with what the world teaches. Each generation goes their own way, but I have a remnant that remains true to Me. Be set apart from this culture. Be salt and light to this generation. The sins of this world will entangle you, so stay pure. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. I have given you discernment. Walk according to My ways. Keep your eyes focused on Me. I will keep you from falling. You are secure in Me when you keep your eyes focused on Me alone.
The Root of Sin
Becoming a child of God involves surrendering your life to Jesus. Surrender first means acknowledging that you have been in rebellion against God—ignoring Him and His purpose for your life, no matter how subtle that disregard for Him might be. You have been running the show, having installed yourself on the throne of your life instead of yielding to Jesus as ruler.
The Bible calls it sin. Sin is commonly thought of as specific acts we commit. But these failings are merely a symptom of a much deeper disease. Disregard for God is the underlying problem. All sin is rooted in rebellion. Often people don’t think of themselves as sinners: “I’ve always been a pretty good person.” Regardless, the Bible says, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” When first approaching God, it always comes down to this: “Lord, I know I have sinned against you.”
From: The Path through the Maze—Answering Life’s Ultimate Question: What Happens After We Die?