October 11
Living the Christian life does not mean enjoying a life of ease and never experiencing problems. 1 Peter 5:8 says that there is an enemy who wishes to destroy us: "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." But we also read that Jesus has overcome the world!
No matter what opposition you face, living the Christian life is worth it! Enjoying a relationship with God and His Son Jesus, being confident of where you will spend eternity, and living in day-to-day fellowship with Him is far greater than any opposition you may face.
September 07
Understand God's forgiveness when we fall. We all stumble, but we must be confident that God is sovereign and merciful and will forgive us if we come to Him in repentance and humility. 1 John 2:1-2 reminds us: "My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense - Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world." July 10
OH'give thanks to the lord,for he is good! for his mercy endures forever..oh,give thanks to the God of gods! for his mercy endures forever...oh,give thanks to the lord of lords! for his mercy endures forever..to him who alone does great wonders, for his mercy endures forever..to him who by wisdom made the heavens,for his mercy endures forever...