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Christian Devotional – June 10, 2016
Read Hebrews chapter 13 VERSE: Hebrews 13:6–So we say with confidence, :The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” TRUTH: This verse, quoting from Psalm 118, reminds us that God is with us and is our helper. There is nothing that people can do to us that surprises God or that God can’t work through. We can say this verse with confidence. The question is, do we? Do we actually live knowing that there is nothing on this earth that we need to be afraid of. No one who can truly snatch us away from God. He is our helper and…
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Christian Devotional – June 24, 2015
Read Mark chapter 4 VERSE: Mark 4:40–He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” TRUTH: Faith and Fear are opposites. Where one exists, the other cannot. As we allow fear into our thoughts, faith is diminished. As we hold to our faith in God, fear diminishes. When we look around ourselves and our experiences, do we see fear or do we see faith reflected? What drives us and our decisions: fear or faith? Just as Jesus pointed out to the disciples if we are allowing fear to guide us, we will not experience the peace that comes from resting in our faith…
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Christian Devotional – July 23, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 4 VERSE: 1 John 4:18–There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. TRUTH: Fear and love cannot co-exist. Either we are fully resting and trusting in God’s love, or we are paralyzed by fear. Because of God’s love and His promise to live in us an through us, we don’t have to fear. Is there an area of our life where we are afraid? We can turn that over to God and choose to live in His love instead. RESPONSE: Father, when I am afraid,…