When I was newly saved at 21 years old, I thought godliness meant serving Jesus perfectly, which fit my perfectionistic personality completely!
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In my mind, I knew the situation was out of my control and completely in Jesus’ hands. But my heart still battled against fears, worry, and grief despite my many prayers.
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Honestly, the thought of it felt violating, given all they had done. But I knew I needed to do it.
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In hindsight, I can clearly see how both challenges helped me trust Jesus more with situations that were out of my control.
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I do not know about you, but I sometimes feel offended when Jesus calls me to forgive someone who has hurt me severely.
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At that moment, a sudden rush of panic clenched my heart as I absorbed the reality of my sinful condition apart from Jesus.
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I heard a story about a mom who promised her 9-year-old daughter ice cream for dinner if she got to the bus stop on time.
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aul sets a powerful example of the impact we can have on others when we give Jesus the preeminence in our lives.
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I share this true and humorous story because it illustrates how our beliefs can be dead wrong despite convincing ourselves we are right.
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Had I not obeyed the Holy Spirit’s prompting, I would have missed an opportunity to trust Jesus with what I could not foresee and forfeited the growth that resulted from God’s faithfulness over my obedience.
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When we face impossible situations in our lives and frantically pray for a miracle, we can easily become discouraged and doubtful when things do not improve.
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A few years into the relationship, I began feeling overwhelmed and a bit suffocated by her continuous wants and needs.
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To help us combat the pride that dwells in our sinful natures, we must never forget Jesus’ shed blood, which is the only thing that renders us righteous and justified before God—ever!
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God’s written Word contains specific encouragements, instructions, and promises in writing to help us overcome hopeless discouragement and crippling fears that unavoidably come our way.
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As believers, we often struggle with knowing how to overcome sinful habits.
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For 33 years, I have earnestly prayed for Jesus to save two of my extended family members.
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I witnessed a continual display of repetitive rituals from leaders and people trying to earn God’s forgiveness and work their way to heaven.
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I never imagined Jesus would use relational estrangement — and utter rejection from those you least expect it — for good.
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I was raised in a works-based religion that focused primarily on rules, regulations, and outward behavior.
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I had just gone in for a routine physical and expected everything to remain mundane. But shortly afterward, I received a report that could have easily instilled fear and uncertainty about my future.
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