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godslove · 13 days

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godswordnkjv · 3 months

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#godsword #bible #bibleverse #verse of the day #bible verse #nkjv #new testament #grace #god's grace #peace #knowledge

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thewordfortheday · 3 months

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It is when we stumble or fail, that we value and appreciate the grace of God. We fall face down and confess our sins and receive His grace with a grateful heart. But as time passes and we have been walking faithfully in the path of righteousness for some time, it is then we get familiar with grace. We take our success for granted often forgetting where we started. We become judgmental and look upon others with contempt. In 1 Corinthians 15:10, Paul said, “I am what I am by the grace of God” attributing his success to the grace of God. He is careful to mention that he was the worst of sinners- a persecutor of the church. Let us never in the best of days forget the grace of God as we did in our worst.

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walkswithmyfather · 1 year

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Thanks and praises to the Lord for His grace and mercy! 🙌🙌🙌

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momentsbeforemass · 8 months

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Suffering

We do not like to suffer. That’s obvious.

You can tell by how easily we ignore people who are suffering. And even when we don’t ignore them, we struggle to comfort someone who is suffering.

We do not like to suffer.

You can tell by how bad we are at suffering. How hard we work to avoid suffering. How we don’t like to think about suffering.

Because if we’re not around it, if we don’t think about it, then maybe, just maybe, we won’t have to deal with it.

Maybe we’ve never really put those thoughts together. But from the way we live our lives, that’s what we look like.

Which – if you think about it – is a stupid way to live. Kind of like not putting a roof on your house, even though you live in a place where it rains. A lot.

Because one thing is certain about life in our fallen world – no matter how good or bad we are, we will suffer. There’s no escaping it.

But we do have a choice. You and I get to choose who we suffer with.

We can suffer alone. And we all know how well that works.

Or we can suffer with God. We can invite God into our suffering. We can ask God to be with us, right in the heart of it.

It’s only when we refuse to suffer alone – when we ask God to be with us in our suffering, to see us through our suffering – not waiting for some perfect moment, after we’re cured, after the relationship has been healed, after we’re in recovery, after we’ve got a job, after the storm has passed – but right now, right in the middle of it.

It’s only when we invite God into our suffering that we will experience God’s grace right in the middle of the storm.

When we invite God into our suffering, as St. Rose of Lima (today’s saint) puts it, then “with suffering comes the gift of grace.”

Not because we want to suffer. But because we know we can’t avoid it. And because we’re too smart to do it alone.

When we do it with God – not just day by day, but hour by hour and even minute by minute – that’s where the grace comes in.

Not just the grace to endure. But the grace to live in God’s peace, even in the middle of the storm.

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#Suffering #Inviting God In #God #Jesus #Catholic #Christian #Church #Grace #God's Grace #Peace in the middle of things #Storm #In the storm #Moments Before Mass

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dramoor · 8 months

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"In her obedience to God she shows us that perfect freedom and attaining our 'full potential' is found in submitting our fallen and corrupted will to the all-good Father, thus molding our will into His will and therefore being able to (eventually) not only 'know the good,' but will it and do it.

By keeping our souls and bodies pure, by not even accepting corrupted thoughts, we maintain the ability to hear and communicate with God, and thus know how to live in conformity with His will.

And so, no matter how ill we are, no matter our upbringing, no matter the genetic weaknesses we have inherited (of body and soul), no matter the state of the world around us, we have the opportunity by God’s grace, through the prayers of the Theotokos, to become healthy, to become holy. We too can, in our own dormition, pass from life to life through a mere 'falling asleep,' if only we would imitate her virtue."

~Icon and text via The Virtue of the Theotokos, Orthodoxpath.org

#Orthodox Christian #virtue #Theotokos #Panagia #Virgin Mary #Icons #obedience #purity #become holy #God's grace #live in conformity with God's will

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rirareuel · 9 days

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I don't know what the future holds but I know God holds the future.

I've got enough history with God to know that;

God will never let me down and he is able to do exceedingly and abundantly what he said he was gonna do in my life.

#christianity #god's grace #i am blessed

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wiirocku · 27 days

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Romans 6:14 (NLT) - Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.

#Romans 6:14 #sin #no longer #your #master #live #under #requirements #law #freedeom #God's grace

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im-madam-baby · 10 months

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🎉 A Milestone of Gratitude: Celebrating My 25th Birthday 🙏🎂

As I celebrate my 25th birthday, I am reminded of the remarkable individuals who have remained loyal and steadfast in my life. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all my friends, both in real-life and online, who have stood by my side through thick and thin. Their unwavering support has been a true blessing, and I am grateful for each and every one of them.

To my family, I am grateful for their steadfast support and unwavering commitment. They have been my rock, providing me with motivation and resilience to keep me moving forward, regardless of the obstacles that come my way. Their unwavering love has been a constant source of inspiration, and I am truly grateful to have them by my side.

On this momentous day, I express my deepest appreciation for the incredible people who have journeyed alongside me. Their loyalty, love, and unwavering support have been an invaluable source of strength. I am truly blessed to have such remarkable friends and family who inspire me to live life to the fullest, no matter what circumstances may arise.

As I embark on this new chapter of my life, I am grateful for the lessons learned from every mistake and experience in my past. I appreciate the opportunity to grow and evolve, and I am thankful for the chance to continually learn from my errors, striving to become a better person. I want to thank myself as well for this.

Last but not least, I am also deeply grateful to God, who has always protected me until this moment. I am here today only because of God's grace. He has always watched over me, cared for me, and even defended me throughout my life, and I have witnessed it all. His presence is always with me.

As I celebrate this birthday, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all of them who have journeyed alongside me. Their loyalty, love, and unwavering support mean more to me than words can express. Happy 25th birthday to me, surrounded by the incredible people who make my life truly meaningful. 🎉🙏❤️

[Disclaimer: The picture used in this post is not mine. The source of the picture is from Pinterest. Please note that I do not intend to post real pictures of my friends, family, or even myself due to privacy concerns.]

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bibleversegarden · 25 days

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Jesus Christ, Our Great High Priest, Redeemer, Savior and Lord

Jesus Christ, our Great High Priest, has atoned for our sins, once for all, and has reconciled us to God our Maker.

God's perfect sacrificial Lamb without blemish, offered Himself for our redemption, and is the only Mediator between God and men.

John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Hebrews 10:1-7 For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect.

For then would they not have ceased to be offered? For the worshipers, once purified, would have had no more consciousness of sins. But in those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year. For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins.

Therefore, when He came into the world, He said: "Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You have prepared for Me. In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin You had no pleasure. Then I said, 'Behold, I have come—In the volume of the book it is written of Me—To do Your will, O God.' "

Isaiah 53:4-6 Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Hebrews 10:14 For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. Hebrews 10:19-23 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. (See also Hebrews Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in its entirety.)

Matthew 27:50-53 And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, and the graves were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many. Ephesians 2:13-18 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace, and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.

(See Ephesians Chapter 2 in its entirety.) The good news of God's salvation is to be proclaimed in all the earth. Whosoever will may come, both Jew and Gentile; receive God's pardon and walk in newness of life. - A Walk In The Garden Devotions

#High Priest #Jesus Christ #Redeemer #Savior #God's salvation #God's love #Redemption #God's grace #God's mercy #Jesus Christ Died For Sinners #Faith in God

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laviechristcentered · 2 months

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We are saved by grace…

Hello everyone, and Happy new year.

One of my first posts on this blog was about the grace of God. You could say that this post is a continuation of that one.

I’m writing this because I want to share with you what God has taught me lately.

For as long as I’ve been a Christian (approximately 19 years now), I’ve made this sin/mistake unconsciously : I tend to treat God sometimes as a human: I would often think that He loves me when I do good and hates me when I don’t. I would also think that only when I do good enough will I receive good from Him and only when I do bad, will I receive punishment.

We all know the Bible tells us otherwise : the Bible tells us that God remains the same all the time. He doesn’t change. Humans vary, and change their minds. God doesn’t.

So when I do good, God loves me and is proud of me. When I do wrong, He will correct me like a father does His child, but that doesn’t take away His love for me.

The book of Job shows us how even when God considers us righteous we can face trials and tribulations. What we need to do when that happens is to trust the Lord and confide in him.

What I mean is our relationship with God is not an exchange of Good deeds and rewards or bad deeds and punishments.

It’s actually about His grace and mercy for us. Lamentations 3.22 reminds us of God’s steadfast love for us.

Our only part in our relationship with him is to confide in Him completely and trust Him implicitly.

As I've already said in my previous post about the grace of God, there’s nothing we can do that would save us. Salvation is a gift from God, it is not to be earned.

If our salvation can’t be earned but is given, we have to stop trying to earn it by being legalistic; what I mean by being legalistic is the Idea that what we do could possibly influence God’s opinion about our salvation; it does not.

Therefore, we have to lean on His grace and mercy in all areas of our lives and that demands humility because we have to give Him back His place as our Creator. We have to admit our helplessness, smallness and lack of knowledge to God and depend on him fully.

Basically, we have to surrender to him. Surrendering will us the Peace that surpasses all understanding.

God bless you and have a great Day.

#god's grace #faith #surrender #jesus christ #christian blog #bible verses #holy spirit #god's love #salvation #bibleverse

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artofkhaos404 · 4 months

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To all the self hating Christians out there with self destructive habits and addictions... like me... I have a proposal.

When you make a mistake. Or remember a past mistake. Or discover you've been making continual mistakes without realizing. Or get stuck in a terrible memory. Or the mirror mocks and distorts you. Or you suddenly feel an overall wave of disgust towards yourself, for whatever reason that may be... instead of not eating or cutting or slamming your head into a wall or otherwise punishing yourself...

Pray. Take a moment to breathe and pray.

I want you to pray for grace.

Because our God's grace is sufficient. His blood was spilled for your imperfections thousands of years ago in anticipation for this very moment of human inadequacy and every other that is sure to come in your lifetime. There is no need to spill your own.

Honor His sacrifice. Thank God for His grace.

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thewordfortheday · 7 months

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My grace is sufficient for you. 2 Corinthians 12:9

The Bible is full of stories where God turns people's messes into messages. People who were liars, murderers, thieves, tax collectors, prostitutes and adulterers, who society considers as the scum of the society. There is no sin that the blood of Jesus cannot wash. There's no sin that God's grace cannot cover.

If you feel convicted about something you have been doing, all you have to do is confess your sins and turn away from it. Don't let guilt paralyze you. Just go right now to the presence of God. He is your Father, He is waiting for your return. He cannot bear to see you burdened and buried in the mess. His mercy is too great. He is able to transform you and restore you and use you mightily.

Our shame is deeper than the sea, But His grace is deeper still!

#bible verse #daily devotional #christian quotes #bible quotes #inspiration #daily devotion #christian quote #christian life #scripture #bible #god's grace

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walkswithmyfather · 5 months

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‭‭Psalm‬ ‭42:5-‬11‬ ‭(NLT‬‬). “Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God! Now I am deeply discouraged, but I will remember you— even from distant Mount Hermon, the source of the Jordan, from the land of Mount Mizar. I hear the tumult of the raging seas as your waves and surging tides sweep over me. But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life. “O God my rock,” I cry, “why have you forgotten me? Why must I wander around in grief, oppressed by my enemies?” Their taunts break my bones. They scoff, “Where is this God of yours?”.Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!”

“Find Help in God’s Presence” By In Touch Ministries:

“Take your pain to the Lord—you can rely on Him.”

“Whenever you’re feeling down, the Psalms are an excellent source of comfort and encouragement. In today’s passage, the psalmist shares how God offers comfort to you, His child, in hard times. To receive it, you should …

Look within. Before you can deal with despair, you need to know what is causing it. If you’re not sure, ask the Lord to help you figure out what’s going on.

Look up. The next step is to lift your eyes to the Lord and place your hope in Him. Remember, discouragement comes to everybody at one time or another, but it should not be permanent.

Look back. Despair has a way of making you forget all the good things God has done over the years. Recalling His past care and provision helps to overpower discouragement.

Look ahead. Knowing that the Lord’s plans are good, you can look forward to what He is going to do in the future. His lovingkindness will support you by day and bring comfort by night.

To overcome discouragement, fixing your focus on the Lord is key. His Word promises that He walks with you through the valley. Remember, even if you feel disheartened, you are never alone.”

[Photo by Josue Escoto at Unsplash]

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momentsbeforemass · 1 month

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Not what I was expecting

My old house still has its original cast iron radiators. Which are wonderfully efficient when it comes to heating the house – when you take care of them.

Last September, I was getting the radiators ready for winter. It’s a once-a-year job that takes less than a minute. But it requires a special tool, called a radiator key. And I couldn’t find mine anywhere.

After a few days of fruitless looking, I gave up, went online, and bought one. Only it was backordered. They said it wouldn’t be available until sometime in late October.

So, I was really surprised when it was delivered 3 days later.

That didn’t match up with what I was expecting. But it was exactly what I needed. And I was happy to have it.

Today’s Gospel is all about expectations. And how easy it is for you and me to become lost in our expectations. To become fixed in our expectations.

This is what Jesus is hearing from his critics. They have become set in their preconceived notions about how things have to work. They know how it has to happen. That’s the only way that it can happen. End of discussion.

And doing that is having the same effect on them that it has on you and me 2,000 years later when we do it.

When you and I become fixed in our expectations, we close ourselves off to other possibilities. Making us miss what God is doing in our lives.

Keeping us from the joy that comes from receiving God’s grace.

Because it doesn’t match up to what we were expecting.

Even though it’s exactly what we need.

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#Expectations #Preconceived ideas #How it has to be #God's Best #God's Ways #God's Grace #God #Jesus #Catholic #Christian #Church #Catholicism #Radiators #Old houses #Moments Before Mass

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dramoor · 2 months

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#salvation #Emperor Haile Selassie I #Ethiopia #Christian #Lord Jesus Christ #God's grace

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