Posts with the tag “god-s-presence”

“No one will snatch them out of my hand.” – John 10:28We spend so much of our lives chasing relationships, longing to be loved, seen, and chosen. Somewhere along the way, we start believing the right person will finally complete us. That if we can just get their attention, earn their love, or keep them from leaving, we’ll finally feel whole. But time and time again, people fall short. Sometimes th...  Read More

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18When you fall short, it’s easy to assume God has walked away. That somehow your mistake pushed Him too far. That your failure was the final straw. But that’s not who He is. God does not abandon His people. He does not leave when you mess up. He is not distant when you stumble. He draws near when your heart is hea...  Read More

"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." – 2 Corinthians 3:17The day you gave your life to Jesus, everything changed. You did not just receive forgiveness. You did not just secure eternity in heaven. You received the Holy Spirit. Your body became the temple of the living God. His presence is not far away. He is not distant. He is inside of you.But the Ho...  Read More

"And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption." – Ephesians 4:30The Holy Spirit is not just a force. He is a person. He dwells within you, leading, guiding, convicting, and empowering you. But when you live outside of God’s Word, His will, and His way, you grieve Him. You hold back the power He wants to pour into your life.Grieving the Holy Spirit hap...  Read More