He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor requite us according to our iniquities. (Psalm 103:10) This scripture reminds us what grace is all about – that God’s forgiveness is not based on our merit. We can thank Him every day for that! (Just how many good deeds would it take to merit his grace anyway?) Instead, God’s grace is based on His magnanimous nature, and His love for us. He showed us that most perfectly when…..
I can be very stubborn at times, so I am especially blessed to have Christian friends who see beyond that! They understand that we all need to adapt to God’s great plan instead of stubbornly sticking to our own plans. As Christians we know that God has a wonderful future set out for us, and it is much better than we can even imagine, if we can only “let go and let God.” Remember Jeremiah 29:11? “For I know the…..
Adapting can be hard; change can be hard. I’ve heard it said that some people change when they see the light; others change only when they feel the heat. Whichever is the case, the scriptures advise us to waste no time in committing ourselves by caring more about God’s plan than worldly priorities. Here is one scripture from Roman 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you…..
When I see my friends grieving, my heart aches for them. I want God to make things better for them right away! And he often does, especially during the instances when Christian friends are reaching out to them and showing them God’s love. But we also know that lasting comfort may not come so quickly. Christian friends will focus on the power of Christ to get you through whatever grief you may be experiencing. They know that God is working…..