If we didn’t have these challenges and tests
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2a)
Understanding someone is often key to building a strong relationship
Come to me,” Jesus says, “all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28–29 NIV)
We are unable to fully understand the greatness of God
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable. (Psalm 145:3 ESV)
It takes a conscious effort to avoid defaulting to…
"For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:16 ESV)
Everybody is human, so everybody has weaknesses
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV)
I can give you the strength to bear the troubles of life
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV)
True thanksgiving, however, is…
I have learned, in whatsoever state I am in, therewith to be content. (Philippians 4:11 KJV)
Those who put matters in God’s hands and trust Him
Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. (Romans 12:21 NLT)
If you give Him your love, your obedience, and your life…
For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith. (1 John 5:5 ESV)
You have to quote the terms of the contract
Judge not, that you be not judged. (Matthew 7:1ESV)
Jesus lived a life of perfect kindness
Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. (Ephesians 5:2)
We represent the Prince of Peace
We are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. (2 Corinthians 5:20)
It’s not a matter of understanding, it’s a matter of forgiving
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. (Proverbs 17:9 NLT)
We always have the freedom to choose to turn to Jesus
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:16 NIV)
I immediately grant My forgiveness
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. (Ephesians 1:7 ESV)
We alone can’t solve all our problems
Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. (Matthew 6:32 NLT)
In my search for meaning and truth in life
I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. (Psalm 32:8 NLT)
God’s Spirit speaks to us through His words
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. (John 4:24)
We will experience new beginnings
I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. ( Isaiah 43:19 NLT)