“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Washed away. Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you could leave your past behind you? If all of those mistakes, regrets, fears, and disappointments just suddenly fell…
“Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who…
“So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” John 8:31-32 Faith over fear. I don’t know about you, but I often struggled with the thought of displeasing God. It…
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 The valley of the shadow. Valleys are hard to go through, aren’t they? Especially when the one you’re going through feels much longer…
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Moving forward in our God-given dreams. What’s stopping you from moving forward in your dreams? It’s a challenge to start something new. The desire to do it is there, but the…
But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” Luke 4:8 Who’s on first? Life can feel really cluttered and busy sometimes, can’t it? It’s easy to rush through life without thinking about God or taking time to connect with Him. Family, friends, career, and life, in general, can…
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 First things first. Do you ever get overwhelmed by sudden “urgent” projects or tasks that come up and take over your schedule? Recently, I have been learning the value of saying no to projects…
“I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead…” Philippians 3:13 Turning in the past. “Turn in your past.” Those are the words I remember clearly being impressed on my heart multiple times over the course…
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 Letting Go of Control Have you ever struggled with control in your life? Do you ever…
“Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be established.” Proverbs 16:3 Plans to prosper. Have you ever struggled with the thought of making plans or setting goals? In the past, I struggled to set goals because I was afraid that they wouldn’t be according to “God’s will.” I thought, “what if this…