“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28 NIV). If you were told that God was going to call you sometime today, would you be excited or scared? Would you let the call go through to voicemail, or... Continue Reading →

God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters” (Romans 8:29 NLT). Most of us had big dreams when we were young. We wanted to become something great. Maybe it was a baseball player or a ballerina... Continue Reading →

So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. So... Continue Reading →

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment” (1 John 4:18 NIV). You’re capable of far more than you understand right now. You just need someone to believe in you.I have good news for you: Someone already does. When someone believes in you unconditionally, as God... Continue Reading →

“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”(Matthew 6:10 NIV). We worship God when we give him our lives every time we pray. Jesus teaches that when we pray, we should commit ourselves to God’s will.God has a specific will for your life. Romans 12:2 says that his will... Continue Reading →

“Even though you are temporarily harassed by all kinds of trials . . . This is no accident—it happens to prove your faith, which is infinitely more valuable than gold” (1 Peter 1:6-7 PHILLIPS). Life is not a series of random, freak accidents. Life is not totally unplanned. Life is not without meaning. God knows what’s... Continue Reading →

“The angel reassured them. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people’” (Luke 2:10 NLT).   Knowing God is for you will change your whole perspective on life. You’ll stop thinking of God as someone who’s looking down from heaven, ready to yell “Gotcha!” anytime you mess up.But we... Continue Reading →

“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28 NIV). You’ve messed up. You’ve sinned. You’ve made bad decisions. So have I—all of the above.But guess what? None of those failures have changed God’s call on your life one... Continue Reading →

As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart” (Proverbs 27:19 NIV). The Bible uses the term “heart” to describe the bundle of desires, hopes, interests, ambitions, dreams, and affections that you have. Your heart represents the source of all your motivations—what you love to do and what you care about most. Even today,... Continue Reading →

“Each one, as a good manager of God’s different gifts, must use for the good of others the special gift he has received from God” (1 Peter 4:10 GNT). Do you know what God created you for? Do you know what your destiny is?Fulfilling your destiny requires recognizing the unique way God has created you. This... Continue Reading →