Never Stop Believing

Do you ever question your faith? It is natural to doubt Jesus when we don’t see any results to our prayers. We often want answers in our own timeframe.

Jesus did many signs and wonders during His life time. For example, Jesus performed many healings, as He made the blind to see, the lame to walk, and the deaf to hear.

The biggest miracle Jesus did was when He died and rose again. We know the tomb was empty based on of Mary’s conversation with Jesus and by Thomas seeing Jesus wounds in hands and side. Because of these recordings of the resurrection in the Bible, we have salvation.

Jesus still does miracles everyday. Never stop believing that Jesus is real! Keep trusting God, be patient, and enjoy your spiritual journey. Continue to pray for Jesus will answer. May this Bible verse motivate you:

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

Be Strong in the Lord

Are you or a loved one have a tough time right now? God calls us to be strong during adversity. God tells us not to be afraid of anything, because He is in control.

Somed days will be harder than others. Affliction builds character, character builds trust in God. No matter what the outcome we are to remain faithful.

One thing is to pray to God to either take away our burdens or lessen the pain. God can easily give you His strength to overcome anything. We need to seek God and ask for His will to prevail.

Remember, to praise God always no matter what challenges we face and thank Him for the victory over our difficulties.

Here are a few Bible verses on being strong:

• Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.

• Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

• Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Praying for God’s strength to be upon each of you! Remember, that God can do more than we can ever imagine, as God never leaves us.

Live by the Spirit

In the church, we are studying the book of Galatians. Two verses that stands out to me are from Chapter 5 verses 22 & 23 But the fruit of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things, there is no law.

Just because one is a believer the Bible doesn’t state that our life will be easy. In fact, we face challenges just like others do, but we are often held to a higher standard.

As Christians, the Holy Spirit lives in each of us. We are to be obedient to God by avoiding temptation. By trusting God and living daily by the fruits of the Spirit we can have victory in life.

Crosswalk.com has an excellent in-depth devotional by Kathy Howard that covers each fruit: What Are the Fruit of the Spirit?

I pray that you can live by the fruit of the Spirit as God designed and asked us to do.