The mercy of God is kindness that we don’t deserve. Have you ever needed mercy? In the Bible, God’s mercy means His pity, compassion, and kindness toward people. His mercy shows up in the believer’s life at salvation, and God continues to show mercy in forgiveness.[1] His love for us is at the heart of …
God chose you to be born into this world and to draw you to faith. You are chosen! You were not an accident but part of God’s fantastic plan. There was a time in eternity when the Lord determined who you would be, when you would be born, and to whom. Psalm 139:16You (Lord) saw …
Praising the Lord has a powerful effect on the spiritual atmosphere around us. It is like turning on a light in the darkness. When I praise the Lord, I look up to him and remember what He has done and is doing in my life. There is no more significant praise we can give to …
Praise the Lord for what He has done. This praise should be the words on the lips of every believer. If you know Jesus as your Savior, the Lord prompts you to raise your voice to give thanks. Think about how Jesus is working in your life and the lives of people worldwide. As we …
Trusting the Lord helps me overcome is a truth that we see throughout the Bible. There are many trials in life, and as we trust the Lord, He enables us to move forward even when it seems impossible. You may be in a situation you cannot overcome with your own strength, and the Lord calls …
Hope in difficult times is always possible as we look to the Lord Jesus, our Savior. The people of Israel had drifted away from the Lord and brought judgment on themselves. God sent judgment to wake them up so they could repent. God is merciful and sent judgment to bring restoration. Like a good parent, …
Look to God and praise Him. These are healing actions we can do. As I look to the Lord, I begin to take the focus off myself and my difficulties. Looking to the Lord may not change my circumstances, but it changes my perspective. As you focus on your faith in Jesus, you can be …
Can you be led? Your willingness to allow the Lord to lead you will determine how you live. The Lord has unique plans for us and is always at work around us to help them unfold. To follow the Lord means adjusting our lives to Him. As we go through life, the enemy tempts us …
Jesus is worthy of our praise! He deserves praise for all He has done for us, is doing, and will do in the future. He is our Savior! I was part of a fantastic worship service at a Holy Spirit conference. It seemed that everyone was praising God from deep in their hearts. It was …
Have you taken time to praise the Lord for what He has done in your life? As people, we soon forget all the Lord’s blessings and move on to the next part of our life. Throughout the Bible, we see people forgetting about God’s blessings. If you struggle with taking time out to praise the …