1 John 1:9-10 ESV If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. There is nothing worse than living with guilt and condemnation … Read More
Month: August 2021
Reason #4: To find peace (in Jesus and not in yourself)
Philippians 4:6–7 NLT Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. There is no peace when … Read More
Reason #3: To Depend on God (put Him first)
John 15:4-5 ESV Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, … Read More
Reason #2: To Know God Better
Jeremiah 29:11-13 ESV For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. 13 You will seek me and find me, when … Read More
Reason #1: To Hear God’s Voice
Revelation 3:20 Behold! I stand at the door and knock; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to you and eat with you, and you with me. There are so many voices competing for our attention; it can be difficult to discern what the will of the Lord is … Read More