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But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
– James 4:6-7
God’s grace is abundant, yet it requires humility to receive it. The call to submission and resistance reminds me of the strength found in surrender, when we yield to God, we stand firm against the enemy.
Holy Spirit is not merely a force or an abstract concept but a personal presence, one who teaches, convicts, and empowers believers. He dwells within, offering wisdom and comfort in moments of uncertainty. Jesus knew His disciples would face trials, and He ensured they would never be alone.
If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
– John 14:15-16
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A mustard seed is small, they say, A whisper in the wind, Yet mountains move and giants fall When faith ignites within.
But what if faith is more than one, A harvest rich and wide? A jar so full it overflows, No room for doubt inside.
I hold this jar with steady hands, Its promise shining bright, Not just a seed, but fields of hope, A future bathed in light.
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
– Matthew 17:20
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And they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts is his name:
– Jeremiah 31:34-35
As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me. Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
– Psalms 55:16-17
“No matter the time of day, morning, noon, or night, God hears me. In the quiet moments, in my cries for strength, His presence is unwavering. This verse reminds me that prayer is not just a ritual; it is a lifeline, a source of salvation. As I call upon Him, I am reminded that He saves, He listens, He responds.” It reminds us that justice isn’t always immediate, but God hears our cries.
The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. –
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But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence.
-1 Corinthians 1:27-29
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
– 1 John 5:14-15
Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
– Proverbs 3:3-4
Wisdom and gentle strength. Mercy and truth are meant to be woven into our lives, not just as passing thoughts but as deep, unwavering principles that shape our hearts. When they are bound close, they guide us in favor and understanding, both with God and with those around us.
For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
– Romans 1:26-27
The consequences of turning away from God. The passage describes how people, rejecting God’s truth, were given over to “vile affections “engaging in behaviors that go against His intended design. Specifically, it mentions women and men abandoning natural relationships for unnatural ones, emphasizing the moral and spiritual consequences of such actions. Humanity’s tendency to reject God, leading to various forms of sin. Paul uses this example to illustrate how distancing oneself from God results in distorted desires and behaviors.
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