Trust In God

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 0 Comments

2 CHRONICLES 16:7-9 NLT
7 At that time Hanani the seer came to King Asa and told him, "Because you have put your trust in the king of Aram instead of in the LORD your God, you missed your chance to destroy the army of the king of Aram.
8 Don't you remember what happened to the Ethiopians and Libyans and their vast army, with all of their chariots and horsemen? At that time you relied on the LORD, and he handed them all over to you.
9 The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. What a fool you have been! From now on, you will be at war."
When you look to other sources for help -- instead of turning to God when you face trouble, it displeases God.
How would you feel if your spouse completely ignored you and went to someone else when they had a problem, instead of turning to you for advice or help?

Looking to others instead of God for help can also open the door for trouble in your life.

That is why God wants you to look to Him, instead of other sources, because unlike others, He will never harm you or mislead you.  

God is not only able to help you, but He is very willing to help you with everything, for He loves you! Therefore you can trust God to always be willing to help you.

So why would you want to look to an inferior source for help?

Fortunately, God is forgiving, so even if you have looked to others for help instead of God, just turn to God whole- heartedly and He will surely help you.

God can, and often does, provide help, encouragement, and advice through other Christians. But we should never look to them first as our source of help.

Always look to God first and keep your focus on Him.

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The Future Begins Today

Tuesday, September 02, 2014 0 Comments



PHILIPPIANS 3:13 NKJ 13 ...one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,

Today IS the first day of the rest of your life. And it will be what you and God make it.

Your past does not have to dictate your future. You can begin again. With God you really can have a fresh start.

God can forgive your past -- and help you to forgive yourself. But most importantly, God can change you. He can make you into the kind of person you know you should be. 

2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 NRSV
17 So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!

Your life can be different. But don't think it will be different if you continue to do things exactly the same as you always have.

For your life to change -- you must MAKE changes.

If you want real change -- God's Word is the key. You must immerse yourself in the Word. What you feed in determines the output of your life.

ACTS 20:32 NLT
32 "And now I entrust you to God and the word of his grace -- his message that is able to build you up and give you an inheritance with all those he has set apart for himself.

God's Word will build you up. Jesus said it would make you free -- if you continue in it (John 8:31-32).

The Bible is God's answer to man's problems. It gives life and hope and instruction so we can walk in victory.

Prayer is also vital. Prayer is communication with God. All relationships require communication to keep from growing cold.

So, actively involve God in your life. Consult with Him on every decision. God is the best helper you will ever have.

JOHN 14:16 NKJ
16 "And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever,

The future can be better. The choice is yours. If you invite and involve God in your future -- it will be bright!

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