Posts with the tag “freedom”

"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." - Ephesians 2:10 When you have a low view of yourself, it’s hard not to let it shape how you see God. It creates a small view of Him, one where you doubt His ability to work through you or believe He’s made a mistake in giving you significance, success, or leadership. I...  Read More

"Am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." - Galatians 1:10 Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, what am I still trying to prove? Are you walking through life wearing a mask, driven by the need to prove your worth to someone? Maybe your family, your friends, your boss, or even yourself...  Read More

"For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light." - Luke 8:17 What are you trying to hide? Maybe it’s a past mistake, a weakness, a fear, or even a part of who you are that you think others won’t accept. It’s easy to believe that if people knew the real you, they might reject you. So, you keep it hidden, hoping the mask you wea...  Read More

"Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap." – Galatians 6:7    Every decision you make is like planting a seed in the ground. Some seeds grow into something beautiful and fruitful, while others grow into weeds that choke out the life around them. The choices you make, big or small, determine what kind of harvest you will reap in your life.   God has give...  Read More

"So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple."- Luke 14:33   Have you ever sensed God nudging you to give up something in your life? It could be a habit, a relationship, a possession, or even a dream. Whatever it is, God is calling you to release it into His hands, trusting that His plans for you are far greater than anything you could imagine. Perhaps ...  Read More

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." - Matthew 6:33   In the midst of life's busyness and demands, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. However, Jesus challenges us to prioritize God above all else, trusting that when we seek His kingdom first, He takes care of the rest. Matthew 6:33 teaches us the importance of seeking Go...  Read More

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17   Your past does not define you. Regardless of the mistakes, failures, or pain you have experienced, God offers a fresh start and a new identity. Let's explore the liberating truth that in Christ, we are no longer bound by our past, but transformed into new creations. Our past ca...  Read More

“We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.” - Romans 6:6  Over the last couple of days, we have talked about how as our Heavenly Father, God’s “got us.” What that means is that He works on our behalf, in our situations, and in our favor. He is orchestrating everything in our lives in ac...  Read More

“Our enemies have no reason to gloat over us. We have fallen, but we will rise again. We are in darkness now, but the Lord will give us light.” - Micah 7:8   Yesterday, we mentioned that the people of Israel, God’s chosen people, were committing sins without considering the consequences. This is seen in the book of Micah. There were three specific types of sins they were regularly committing; idol...  Read More

“You reveal the path of life to me; in Your presence is abundant joy; in Your right hand are eternal pleasures” (Psalms 16:11).In Havelock, North Carolina, there’s an air station where F14s and fighter jets train for the Marines. The roar from the jet planes is so loud that it sounds like ocean waves crashing. Upon coming into Havelock, there’s a sign that reads, “Pardon our noise, it’s the sound ...  Read More