My child, only I can change a heart. Only I can save a soul. Only I can make something out of nothing. Put all your hope and faith in Me. I will do what I have promised. Don’t doubt, only believe.
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Past – Present – Future
My child, give Me your past. Let Me wash all your regrets with the cleansing work of My blood. Don’t take your past regrets into your future. Give them all to Me and stand refreshed in the shadow of My Cross. Give Me your present. Live every day fully surrendered and wholly devoted to Me. Make every day a day that you are fully engaged and not wasted. Live today like there is no tomorrow. This life is meant to be lived fully and to the maximum. Rest in My peace today. Experience My joy today. Give today everything you’ve got and let Me take care of your future. Don’t worry or fret about what your life will be like. Plan, yes, but give over every plan, dream and desire to Me. For I know the plans I have for you. Plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
The Good News: Part 6
By faith I have received all that God has promised (Galatians 3:22). And in the very same way that I have received Christ Jesus the Lord—that is, as a free gift—I am now to walk in Him (Colossians 2:6).
It was for freedom that Christ set me free. Therefore, I will stand firm and not subject myself again to the yoke of slavery (Galatians 5:1). For the promises of God are valid for me only if I continue in the faith, firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel (Colossians 1:23).
The hope of God’s promise is that by grace I have been saved through faith This is the gift of God, not a result of my own goodness or deeds (Ephesians 2:8-9). In this same way I have every opportunity to attain to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding—the true knowledge of God’s mystery, Christ Himself, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:2-3).
Excerpted from: Free from the Power of Sin: The Keys to Growing in God in Spite of Yourself
Cast Every Care
My child, My precious one, let not your heart be weary. Cast every care on Me and I will give you rest. Take hold of your thoughts My child. Don’t let them run wild. Keep your heart and mind stayed on Me and I will take care of you. I will lead you in the way you should go. Walk not as those who have no hope. Don’t spend your time doubting, fretting or living in fear. Look to Me the lover of your soul. I will sustain you. I am your peace. I am the victor over your circumstance. I am your joy. Look no other place to find rest for your soul. I am all you need. Release everything to Me. See My glory and majesty fall on you and your loved ones as you surrender all to Me.
Your Real Home
My child, I will give you strength. I have called you but I will not leave you to your own devices. My works will be accomplished. My plans will be established. I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go. I will counsel you with My eye upon you. I will pour out My mercy and lovingkindness. I will lift up your countenance and give you hope. Put your hope in Me alone. Be joyful and sing praises. This is not your home. Remember you are just passing through. Your real home is with Me.
God’s promise: the great motivator
The gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ is in essence the promise of God to mankind. We receive that promise by faith. But prior to faith ever taking root, hope is first born in our heart through God’s promise. Hope always precedes faith because only hope provides us the motivation to believe. It is the catalyst by which faith is activated. Our faith pleases God, who freely imparts His righteousness as a gift of grace. Faith is much more than a superficial belief in God. We ultimately obtain the promise of the gospel by living our lives through what Paul calls the obedience of faith—the type of behavior which offers proof of a thriving faith.
(Excerpted from “Free from the Power of Sin: The Keys to Growing in God in Spite of Yourself”)