Posts Tagged ‘ Grace ’
it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.
1 Corinthians 13:6, ESV
When we focus on the source of love and truth, we celebrate when love and truth thrive and mourn when sin and pain happen.
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace
Ephesians 1:7, ESV
God came to us when we were in full rebellion against Him that He might save save us through His sacrifice by His grace and love.
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24, ESV
Friendship is good, but a lot of friends won’t necessarily make us feel better nor save us from all our sins.
Yet, Jesus has called us friends if we belive in and follow Him and His sacrificial love.
“and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:32, ESV
We know we are horrible, and this truth hurts, but the truth that God came to us to redeem us and restore us frees us to move past mistakes, sins, and horribleness and into life, love, and grace.
“Yet even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster.
Joel 2:12-13, ESV
We may fail and fall away, but the Spirit of God draws us back into repentance, faith, and love.
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13, ESV
Walking with God, we can face any need, any hurt, any blessing, any circumstance with courage, hope, and thankfulness.
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
1 Corinthians 10:13, ESV
Our sovereign God knows our weaknesses and understands our temptations, and He helps us overcome them without forcing us by His Holy Spirit.
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
1 Timothy 6:12, ESV
The Christian faith is not merely a personal thing. It is a community and declaration to the world of Christ’s sovereignty and goodness, and the Holy Spirit empowers us to be in community and share that faith.
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.
1 John 5:14, ESV
Whatever will bring God glory and spread His love and grace, God will give us when we ask, and He gives us the Holy Spirit so that He can help us to know what to ask for.
Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
Hebrews 12:14, ESV
Our God of peace who brought us peace requires us to also live in peace with others, and He gives us the Holy Spirit to move His peace through us.
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