Posts with the tag “perfect”

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11   As we have discussed the last couple days, God gives us a beautiful gift through free will. As human beings, God has given each of us the ability to make choices and decisions for ourselves. However, this does not mean that God doesn’t care what we do. I...  Read More

"Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" - Matthew 22:37-39   In a world full of distractions, responsibilities, and commitments, we often find ourselves struggling to prioritize what truly matters. Yet, at the core of our exis...  Read More

"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." - Micah 6:8   Humility is a virtue often misunderstood in a world that celebrates self-sufficiency and independence. Yet, a humble heart is at the center of God's transformative work in your life. It is the key to recognizing your dependence on God, a...  Read More

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9   In moments of weakness and struggle, remember that God's grace is more than enough for you. The Apostle Paul experienced this truth firsthand when he pleaded with the Lord to r...  Read More

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)    As you contemplate your journey to the next level in your faith, I challenge you to consider your limitations. We all have areas where our abilities fall short, where ou...  Read More

Isaiah 30:18 (NIV) - "Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!"   In our journey of faith, there are times when we find ourselves in a season of waiting. We often ask, "Am I waiting on God?" But have you considered that it might be the other way around? Sometimes, it is actually G...  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   In a world that often focuses on external changes, it's essential to understand that true transformation begins from within. God has the power to change us from the inside out, reshaping our hearts, minds, and souls. Let's explore the profound work of God in our lives and embra...  Read More

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." - Romans 3:23   Do you ever feel like you have to be perfect? Like you have to have everything together and never make a mistake? If so, I want to challenge your thinking today. The truth is no one is perfect. Not you, not me, not anyone. The Bible tells us in Romans 3:23 that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Even the m...  Read More

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4  What happens when you chase after the heart of God? Transformation. First, God transforms YOU. Then, as ...  Read More

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” - Romans 12:2  When you give your life to God and begin to serve others, something incredible happens. See, what we think is that when we serve others, we are going to impact and change their lives. And this can be tr...  Read More

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” - Romans 12:2 When you transform and renew your mind, you are not only able to discern God’s will, but you will know what He wants and what He doesn’t want.  We live in a world where there is a large “grey” area. Even...  Read More

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” - Romans 12:2 God’s ultimate purpose for you is that you become like Jesus. So, how do you become like Jesus? You act like Jesus. How do you act like Jesus? You have to think like Jesus. But how do you think like Jesu...  Read More

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” - Romans 12:2  Do you remember the first time you rode a bike? Did you pick it up right away? What about the first time you learned to swim, or walk, or talk? Was it perfect the first time you did it? We live in an “i...  Read More

“’My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,’ says the Lord. ‘And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.’” - Isaiah 55:8-9  If you want to receive the blessings of God, you must come to grips with a brutal reality: you are not God. What we want for ourselv...  Read More

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” - Romans 12:2   When you follow the will of God, He will take you to amazing places. Not just physical places, but to accomplish things you never dreamed you were capable of. That is what God does. Even if you start o...  Read More

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” - James 1:17   Have you ever been talking about something with someone—maybe you’re out at dinner and you talk about the new golf clubs you want, or maybe it is a new set of silverware for your kitchen —then, that night you are scrolling through soc...  Read More