Posts Tagged ‘ Path ’
How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it.
Matthew 7:14, HCSB
Joy and peace are found in Christ alone, and living in love and obedience to Christ rather than our own desires and will makes it difficult for many to find His joy and peace.
A person’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps.
Proverbs 16:9, CSB
We need God. When we humbly submit ourselves to His will, there will be more peace and guidance in our lives.
“Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it. How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it.”
Matthew 7:13-14, CSB
We are called to call others to Jesus, and we must remember that most people will reject the call. However, we still share the gospel with all.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:5, ESV
The hope of Christ is that the long-awaited Messiah has come, pushing back the darkness of evil and showing us the path to God and out of sin and shame.
Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
Proverbs 19:21, ESV
We give up our old life when coming to Christ, and that can include our plans. Our ultimate goal in Christ is to know Christ and make Him known in the world.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6, ESV
Prayer changes us, and especially it helps us to think like God and trust in His ways.
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”
Matthew 7:13-14, ESV
We think we can make our way to Heaven, but it is only by Christ who did all things well that we can get to God. the path begins with the Holy Spirit changing us in faith.
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:3, ESV
When we seek God, and He walks with us, our goals will be His goals, so we should have no fear of what happens. It is all for His glory.
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.
Proverbs 16:9, ESV
We try and go our own way, but life is ultimately better when we realize God is guiding our path for His will and glory.
He created time, so He knows and guides it.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6, ESV
When we follow and worship God, life makes much more sense. This life may not be the easiest, but we know webare going the right way.
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