God has made a way for you to be truly free through Christ Jesus.
Read: Revelations 21:3-4
I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. 4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.
There is a plan and a purpose just for you.
Read: Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
When it gets rough remember you have a voice. Shout this out!
Read: 2 Samuel 22:2-4
And he said:
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
3 The God of my strength, in whom I will trust;
My shield and the horn[a] of my salvation,
My stronghold and my refuge;
My Savior, You save me from violence.
4 I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised;
So shall I be saved from my enemies.
Looking nice is good but the fight we need to win is not won by our physical appearance.
Read: Zechariah 4:6, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (click on link below and read today’s Scriptures).
So he answered and said to me:
“This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel:
‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’
Says the Lord of hosts.
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not [a]carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
If you think you can’t you’re right. If you think you can you’re right.
Read: Proverbs 23:7
For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.
“Eat and drink!” he says to you,
But his heart is not with you.
You are called by God whether you know it or not. Know that you are worthy of what He has called you to.
Read: Ephesians 4:1-3
So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that exhibits godly character, moral courage, personal integrity, and mature behavior—a life that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation], 2 with all humility [forsaking self-righteousness], and gentleness [maintaining self-control], with patience, bearing with one another [a]in [unselfish] love. 3 Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful].
Take steps that will cause you not to be shaken.
Read: Psalm 16:8
But prove yourselves doers of the word [actively and continually obeying God’s precepts], and not merely listeners [who hear the word but fail to internalize its meaning], deluding yourselves [by unsound reasoning contrary to the truth].
Do not be afraid to live.
Fear brings torment, so be of good courage.
Read: Psalm 27:1,14
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—
so why should I be afraid?
The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
so why should I tremble?
14 Wait patiently for the Lord.
Be brave and courageous.
Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
It may be hard but when we forgive but it takes us from being a victim to being victorious.
Read: Luke 6:35
“Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.
Listen and obey those that God has put over you. It’s for your own benefit.
Read: Hebrews 13:17
17 Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit