You Are a Friend of God
Jesus has chosen you to be his friend. “You did not choose me, but I chose you…” How incredible is that! So how do friends relate? Friends work together, share what is on their mind with one another and are willing to sacrificially give of themselves for the good of the other.
The Acceptance of God
Everyone knows what it feels like to be criticized and rejected, but the acceptance of God outweighs any rejection we may every experience. His acceptance is not based on our performance but on His kindness and mercy.
Owning the Truth
The first step in establishing a righteous relationship is to embrace the truth. God desires truth in the inner person and teaches wisdom in the inmost places.
Thank You for Listening
Do you ever feel like saying, ‘God, did you hear what I said?’ When we feel like someone is not listening to us, it’s easy to feel like they don’t understand us. But because we are in Christ—and Christ is in us—we can be assured that the Father always hears our prayers.
Gratitude Acknowledges God as God
Gratitude acknowledges that God is powerful enough to do what is best.
The Authority of Christ
All authority in heaven and on this earth has been given to Jesus. Children of God are spiritually alive and seated with Christ in the heavenlies. We are joint-heirs with Jesus and have the authority to continue His work on earth.
Authority in Spiritual Warfare
We must understand that, because we are in Christ and Christ is in us, we have authority as we submit to God. This authority is in order to resist the devil, stand firm, and serve as Christ’s ambassadors.
Hearing From God
Believing the truth can sometimes be easier said than done. Satan’s strategy includes impersonating God’s voice in your life; therefore, you need to be able to discern whether what you are hearing is from God or not.
The Real Blessing of Being #Blessed
Don’t misunderstand the word “blessed.” Being blessed isn’t ultimately about receiving material or earthly blessings; it is primarily about receiving and sharing the eternal blessing of Jesus.
Reclaim Surrendered Ground
To surrender a place from which our enemy can work in our lives to oppress us is giving him the grounds to control a specific aspect of our lives. This place is surrendered ground because it rightfully belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ, our Redeemer.
Blind Spots
Have you considered the present reality of the spiritual realm that is active around you at every moment? We need to be aware of this truth—not in fear it.
Partakers of God's Nature
When you came into spiritual union with God through your new birth, you didn't add a new, divine nature to your old, sinful nature. You exchanged natures.
Choose Your Focus
We live in the midst of so many efforts to get our attention. Daily, we must choose whether or not we will accept or ignore the fact that we live in a world created by God and for God.
What Does Righteousness Achieve?
Throughout Scripture, righteousness is defined in terms of right action, or justice. Because humanity has proven to be unrighteous, God took the initiative to restore righteousness, and thereby, relationship.
What Is Your Perspective of Success?
Success is knowing God, accepting His goal for our lives, and—by His grace—becoming the person He created us to be.
We Are Warriors
As disciples of Christ, we are warriors. Are you utilizing the weapons of the warrior disciple? These weapons don’t look like the weapons of the world, yet they hold much more power.
God's Ministry of Darkness
What is the point of troubled times in our lives? What is God trying to do? What is He trying to teach us? Perhaps God brings us to the end of our resources so we can discover the vastness of His.
Prayer and Silence
Intimate prayer with our heavenly Father may be more about listening than talking.