Disobedience is a major barrier because it creates distance in our relationship with God. It’s not that God has turned away from us, but rather that we have turned away from Him through our rebellion. You can’t have a closer relationship with God if you don’t respect His boundaries. Jesus proclaimed, “The person who has …
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1. Our heart reflects our life. “As in water the face is reflected as a face, so a person’s heart reflects the person.” – Proverbs 27:19 In the Bible “heart” describes the functions of the soul and human spirit. HEART Soul• Mind • Will • EmotionsHuman Spirit• Conscience BODY • Senses • Physical Influences • Drives …
Trusting by Faith God wants us to trust Him by faith. But what does that look like? And furthermore, what is faith? Hebrews 11:1 states that “faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see”. It is by faith that we first trust and believe in the Lord, …
If you are like most followers of Christ, you have heard and believe that God loves you. But somehow that knowledge isn’t permeating your heart and life experience like it should. Why is that? Why are so many believers not consciously aware of God’s overwhelming love that surrounds them every day? Consider Jesus’ directions to …
Do you ever feel like no one cares about you? Or maybe you feel unworthy of being loved because of the way that you are or something that you have done. Good news! God loves you and wants a love relationship with you. You may ask, “Why would an eternal, holy God care about me?” The answer: …
Growing Closer to God The Trinity When we want to have a closer relationship with the God of the Bible, it’s important to understand how He reveals Himself to us. Although God is relational like us, in other ways He is unique and beyond our comprehension. One of the ways God is beyond our comprehension …
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Truth demands action. When we are exposed to truth, it solicits a response — either application or evasion. Romans 1 illustrates several principles about how to respond to God when He reveals truth to us. The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by …
What is the Truth? How can you separate fact from fiction?What is really going on?Who can you believe? Today’s choices are the building blocks of your future. Supernatural living uses truth as its foundation. Can you think of a situation you are facing that really concerns you? Wouldn’t it be great to know your decision …
There is a great story in the Old Testament that demonstrates the importance of looking at your situation from God’s perspective. Here is the story. 8 Now the king of Syria was at war with Israel. He consulted his advisers, who said, “Invade at such and such a place.” 9 But the prophet sent this …
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Many people are unaware of the spiritual influences within their relationships that affect every aspect of their life. They confine their thinking to the physical realm and consequently do not see the total truth. Their reality is limited only to what their five senses can perceive. But as followers of Christ, the Holy Spirit wants …
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