Hold on to the hope that is ours.
Read: Hebrews 6:18-19
So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. 19 This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary.
No one can do what Jesus has already done.
Read: John 10:9
Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures.
Accept God’s grace and denounce all sin so you can receive God’s freedom and consequences.
Read: Romans 6:13-14
Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God. 14 Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.
Some things asked of us may seem hard, but when they are done, it is freeing.
Read: Matthew 5:42-44
Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow.
43 “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy.44 But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
When in trouble of any kind, call out, shout out, cry out to the one who can help.
Read: Psalm 120:1
I call out to the Lord when I’m in trouble,
and he answers me.
Control your feelings and do not let anger control you.
Read: James 1:19-20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
God accepts you as you are.
Read: John 6:37
The Father gives me the people who are mine. Every one of them will come to me, and I will always accept them.
Don’t be shy and don’t be afraid to ask, boldly!
Read: Hebrews 4:16
16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
We must respect the laws of the land by obeying them.
Read: Romans 13:5-6
Therefore one must be subject [to civil authorities], not only to escape the punishment [that comes with wrongdoing], but also as a matter of principle [knowing what is right before God]. 6 For this same reason you pay taxes, for civil authorities are God’s servants, devoting themselves to governance.
Don’t miss the warning signs for when you need things to change. If you’re too busy to pray, read the Bible or go to church, you’re too busy.
Read: Joel 2:12
“Even now,” says the Lord,
“Turn and come to Me with all your heart [in genuine repentance],
With fasting and weeping and mourning [until every barrier is removed and the broken fellowship is restored];