Grace ~ How Sweet it Is!!!

Hebrews 4:12-16

When you don't know what to pray for... pray for grace! Let God settle the matter for you. Grace is unearned, un-merited, favor with God.

Come to God boldly. Don't be meek in your prayers. In order to have mercy, you need grace. God has what you need, when you need it, ALWAYS!

Proverbs 1:7 ~ Acts 4:31-33

None of us deserve grace, but God gives it to us anyway. We are purified through God's grace - it brings purpose to our lives. His grace leads us to our callings ~ God has a purpose for each of us. God's grace gives us pardon and gives us peace. 

Ephesians 2:8 ~ Ephesians 2:4-5 ~ Titus 2:11

Repent and believe and be saved. Christ already paid our price of redemption. Jesus "bought us" back from sin and the condemnation of Hell. God's grace never runs out, it is ever abundant!

2 Corinthians 9:8

There are many shortages in this day and age. Times where you wait in line and find that they are out of what you have been waiting so long for. That won't happen with God - he NEVER has a shortage so just have faith and trust in his promise. 

2 Corinthians 4:15-16 ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9

God allows us to be tested. We all have our faith tested and when you are brought to your knees from tribulation, ask for grace from God.

Ephesians 2:4-7

Conquering through Jesus

Romans 8:35-37

Jesus said to love one another til His return. He also said to occupy til He comes. Be busy about the Father's business and the work of the Church.

First we conquer - then we occupy. Overcome evil with good. How can we be more than just conquerors?

1. Prayer ~ Prayer is our subsistence and we should pray every day!
2. Word of God ~ Read your Bible and dwell in the Word.
3. Fellowship with others ~ Stand up for Jesus! 

Philippians 4:6 

God wants to hear from you! No prayer is too small or frivolous. If it is important to you then it is important to God!

Daniel was victorious in his life because he prayed three times daily. We often pray for help when we are in distress, as we should. But don't forget to pray in the good times as well. Be thankful in everything the big and the small. God wants to hear about it all!

Pray to conquer your own faults and failures. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 ~ Never stop praying. Conquer your fears with promises from God. Claim them all! Don't neglect the inheritance that God has left for you. 

2 Corinthians 1:20 ~ God never fails us or lets us down. Read, study and meditate on His Word. God's promises will be fulfilled. Depend on Him as He will never fail you! 1 Kings 8:56

Conquer with peace. We live in a tumultuous world ~ we need to focus on peace. Through Jesus find the peace that passeth understanding. Philippians 4:7

Reason and logic doesn't apply to Jesus. He can give you peace and rest. Jesus made everything and He controls it. Let your heart and mind find peace through Jesus. Don't live with what ifs, life with faith and confidence in God!!!

John 14:27 ~ Psalms 71:14-18

Conquer with more prayers. Get excited for Christ's sake! Praise God inside and out.

More Prayer + More Praise = More Blessings

Avoiding Satan's Snares

Ecclesiastes 3: 8-10, 14-16

Satan wants to devour us like a lion devours his prey. He is a fallen angel and he plagues this earth with tragedy and lies. He should get credit for the evil corruption and war that we see today.

Satan tried to tempt Jesus in the Bible and he was constant in his attempts. If he were to be so persistent in tempting Jesus, why would he not be twice as persistent in pursuing each one of us?! That story proves that you can say no and be victorious over the Devil, however, so be persistent in your resistance!

2 Timothy 2:20-26

When you commit willful sin you walk into the devil's snare. When you see someone fall victim to sin you should point it out, but don't condemn them. You lead them from it, not judge them for it.

Those that are saved need not worry about the devil taking away their soul. Being saved does not protect you, however, from the devil trying to hurt you, your family, or your loved ones.

Don't stray from the Word - when you do you go into the world and face Satan and you are without that protection from the Father. The devil is as dangerous as a sleeping lion, the moment you stray from God ~ Satan knows it!

Psalms 119:67 ~ 1 Peter 5:8-10 ~ 2 Peter 1:4-9 ~ 2 Peter 2:20-22 ~ 1 John 2:15-16

Be a role model and be faithful to God. Stay faithful to the good stuff; Bible, gospel songs, and wholesome living!

Don't strut. Be not proud and believe that you are above the devil's reach - for no one is! Don't challenge him as he will attack full force!! Don't be so caught up in yourself that you forget God - always make time for him, and make him #1 in your life!

Proverbs 16:18 ~ John 12:42-43

Desire God's approval and be not accountable just to man. Don't stoop and don't compromise yourself. Don't compromise your values or your beliefs!

Romans 12:21 ~ Isaiah 58:1

Always let good prevail and do not condone evil! We need what God is giving us. Don't stop doing good! 

Revelations 2:10

Don't Stray ~ Don't Stoop ~ Don't Stop!!!

Victorious Faith

Romans 10:17

Be not faithless, but be believing. Your beliefs affect your life and approach to it. Romans 4:1-3 ~ Romans 4:20 ~ Abraham believed God was counted to him for righteousness. Be strong in your faith just as Abraham was.


Problems can cause you to stagger in your faith. Romans 1:16-17 ~ Trust in and live for Jesus~ Galatians 3:11


It is important to read your Bible and pray consistently. Don't fall away from that fellowship. there are many that don't believe gut that doesn't change or diminish the Word of God.

Galatians 2:20 ~ Jude 1:3

Be proud of the Bible. Do not be fooled by a silver tongue.

1 Timothy 6:12 ~ Hope is something you always need. Increase your faith and ask the Lord to help you. 1 Corinthians 16:13 ~ Work out your faith and stand firm and grow in it.

Hebrews 11:1

Practice your faith constantly. ~ 2 Corinthians 8:7 ~ 2 Corinthians 5:7

We are not walking blindly in the dark, we are instead walking by faith.

Colossians 1:21-23 ~ Colossians 2:6-8

One road leads to Heaven and that is through Jesus Christ!



Becoming Closer to God's Word

Search the scriptures and meditate on them... seek the meaning that God put in each word. There are 52 versions of the Bible, but only one version is 403 years old and unchanged through time. That version is the King James 1611 Bible.

New is not always better. The newer versions of the Bible often seem easier to understand, but in changing the words the meaning is often changed as well. In the KJV version the words are often in Old English and a bit more difficult to understand, but in the unchanged language there is an unchanged meaning. Having a relationship with the TRUE Word of God is of utmost importance.
 
2 Timothy 3:14-17 ~ Read the Bible to learn the truth - not to prove a preconceived notion that you or someone else has. The bible is an instruction manual and we all need it.

 

 
We are to be "thoroughly" saturated with the Word, meaning being saturated both inside and out. Study to show thyself approved onto God. 2 Timothy 2:15-16
 
Proverbs 6:16 - follow the teachings of the Bible and teach your children them as well. God requires of us to do good works and he equips us with the ability to do so.
 

2 Peter 1:3-4 ~ Jeremiah 15:16 ~ Job 23:12 ~ Psalms 17:4-5 

 Mark 13:31 ~ Luke 21-33

 

Live according to the Bible and show Christian ways. Not only act, but appear Godly as well.

James 1:22

Psalms 119: 1-8 ~ Romans 10:17

The Word of God is what keeps us spiritually healthy. Titus 3:5 ~ Conquer with God's Word. Overcome sin and the devil with it. Being a part of a TRUE local church is important. It offers fellowship and support.

Discover God's Word! Preach and teach it to your family. Spread the knowledge! Ask God for help, for Him to reveal the Word and the meaning held therein.

What drives a church is the Holy Spirit - 2 Timothy 2:14-16 ~ Romans 10:10-13 ~ Acts 2:37

Let us absorb His word and digest it. 2 Timothy 3:16. All scripture is given by inspiration of God for instruction in righteousness. Psalms 34:8 ~ Psalms 19:7-10. The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul.

Ephesians 4:29-31 ~ Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth. Ephesians 32 ~ Be ye kind one to another, tender hearted and forgiving. Just as God for Christ's sake forgave you.

 

Ephesians 5:1-2 ~ Psalms 119:47 ~ Psalms 119:111 ~ Psalms 119:89

O Lord - Thy Word is settled in Heaven!

 

Depend on His Word -it never fails.

1 Kings 8:56 Be involved and absorbed in it!!!

 

 

 

Obey God

Adam and Eve lost the Garden of Eden because of disobedience!

Jeremiah 7:21-24

God wants our time and our talents. Ask the question:

How can I honor God??

Is God pleased with me??

Psalms 34:1-3,7-9 ~ Praise the Lord in all you do!
Romans 6:12-14,17 ~ Let no sin therefore reign in your mortal body.

Yield to God always. We get caught up in our own selfish ways and often forget what God would want us to do. ~ Isaiah 55:6-9

Our will or his will ~ Our way or his way

God never puts demands on us that we can't meet. Believe on God's promises! Hebrews 11:8

Romans 4:1-3 ~ Romans 2:7-9 ~ Romans 12:21 ~ Romans 15:4

Philippians 4:7 ~ Ephesians 4:30-32

Hatred is part of our sin nature, don't let it win - listen to that still small voice inside...

Always Be Obedient to God!

 

Our Time Here

Time is important and our time here is but a short portion of eternity. Before time was, God was. He is the God of the past, the present, and the future. He is omnipresent and omnipotent and omniscient. He knows all - what you are doing and thinking and saying.

We all wish for a chance to roll back the clock for a "re-do". But, we can't, so we must take and make each day count. Every day remember Jesus and His message.

John 8:34-36

Satan paints a very pretty picture of sin. He makes it attractive and can convince you that it is okay... but you can fight him off if you keep God's message close to your heart at all times!

 

The greatest thing that you can do as a Christian is give the love that God gave to you. Give that love to others - to your friends, your neighbors and yes, even those you despise.

John 13:34-35

Love is proven by actions and deeds, not by words. Love acts kindly and does not discriminate. Love your enemy as well as your friend.

 

Matthew 5:43-44

Bless them that oppose you.

Matthew 6:14

If you want forgiveness then you need to be quick to give it also.

 

Ephesians 4:31-32

People always remember the verse of, "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, vengeance shall be mine!" and then they leave it at that. They seem to consistently forget that there is an actual end to that phrase and it is, "Vengeance shall be mine, SAITH THE LORD" You must leave all things to the Lord, it is his battle, not yours!

John 13:35 ~ Luke 18:1

 

Always be ready for prayer. Pray secretly, not out for others to give you glory for being faithful. Matthew 6:6 - Find peace and solitude - a place to focus on God.

 

God knows your needs - even before you ask for them. Believe that God CAN answer your prayers. He knows genuine true faith and He answers.

 

Remember His messages on stewardship. It is our duty to witness to others. We are witnesses of His miraculous acts.

Luke 14:23

Compel people to the House of God!

John 15:5

 

Remember the message about Heaven. We can't earn it or buy it. God gave it to us.

Luke 10:20 ~ Matthew 6:19-20

 



Every day remember His message on the second coming.

John 14:1 ~ 1 Thessalonians 4:13

 

EVERY DAY - REMEMBER GOD AND JESUS AND WHAT THEY GAVE FOR YOU!