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Why Do We Choose Pain?
Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. Hebrews 12:3 NKJV. Though He was God’s Son, He learned trusting-obedience by what He suffered, just as we do. Hebrews 5:8 MSG. I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace.…
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My Personal Wrestling Match
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11. Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise…
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Open Your Heart To God Who Loves You
The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His unfailing love. Psalm 33:5. Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Philippians 4:4 NKJV. To this end I labor, struggling with all His energy, which so powerfully works in me. Colossians 1:29. Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of…
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Carry This Only, Your Need For God
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24. Let (God) have all your worries and cares, for He is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you. 1…
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To Take Up My Cross Never Felt So Personal
A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure. Proverbs 16:9 AMP. The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law. Deuteronomy 29:29 NKJV.…
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How Do We Know?
Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Matthew 19:14. The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace. Psalm 29:11. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever…
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Understanding Follows As We Trust God
Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments, and His paths beyond tracing out! “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor? Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?” For from Him and through Him and…
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Trust God for His Love and His Truth
Love the Lord your God, listen to His voice, and hold fast to Him. For the Lord is your life…Deuteronomy 30:20. As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him. 2 Samuel 22:31. I am the good shepherd. The…
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See With Eyes Turned To God and His Heart of Love and Wisdom
Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim You, who walk in the light of Your presence, O Lord. They rejoice in Your name all day long; they exult in Your righteousness. Psalm 89:15-16. I love this in My Utmost For His Highest by Oswald Chambers: “Who Himself bore our sins in His own body…
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Through Everything, Turn to God
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7. The Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8…