The Next Step Faith is the art of holding on to things your reason has once accepted in spite of your changing moods. C. S. Lewis Hello 2019! - 12/30/2018
Resolutions
Resolution Webster 1828 - Fixed purpose or determination of mind; as a resolution to reform our lives;
I Would Suggest: Spend more time in the Word of God Grow in faith
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
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Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
I Would Suggest 2 Spend more time in the Word of God Grow in faith
Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.
Biblical Faith Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
2 Corinthians 5:6-7 So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight.
Where Are We? If you are depressed you are living in the past If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present.
Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through Him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Romans 10:9-11 …because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in Him will not be put to shame.”
Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
J. Angell James (1785-1859) The believer’s history is not an unconnected series of events; they form a perfect scheme.
Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
For Our Consideration What resolutions do you have for next year? What grid will you view the world through if you don’t use the Word of God as your guide? What does faith mean to you? How do you propose to increase your faith in 2019?
Prayer Focus Thank You Father for life both now and forever. Thank You for Your Word given as a gift to us to lead, guide, instruct and reveal Yourself to us. Thank You for Your daily presence in our lives.