Encouragement

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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ~John 1:1

All scripture is God-breathed. ~2 Timothy 3:16

Often times, we forget the above scriptures. We listen to the voices that tell us that we are unworthy, undesirable, and unwanted. The voice of the enemy can be a powerful one... one that makes you reconsider the path you are headed down, the direction the Lord would have you walk. At times, that voice will tell you that you are so far out of your comfort zone that it mustn't be of God.

Today, I want to encourage you in what the Word of God says about you. The Words of the LORD, himself... from His grander to your soul. ALL ARE TRUTH. ALL ARE GIVEN WITH LOVE. ALL ARE GIVEN TO ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE, AND INDUCE A SENSE OF BELONGING.

So, my friends...


IN CHRIST... YOU ARE:

dead to sin.
alive to God.
sanctified.
a new creation.
reconciled to God.
FREE.
justified.
a child of God.
one with your brothers and sisters.
CHOSEN.
adopted.
REDEEMED.
predestined.
raised and seated in the heavenly realms.
created for good works.
FORGIVEN.
called to eternal glory.
an heir of God.
bearing spiritual fruit.
continually given life and strength.
hated by the world.
connected to the vine.
a temple of God.
faithful.
a friend.
in Him.
God's workmanship.
not alone.
growing.
PRAYED FOR BY JESUS CHRIST.
united with other believers.
VICTORIOUS.
dearly loved.
more than a conqueror.
healed.
delivered.
protected.
born again.
QUALIFIED.



IN CHRIST... YOU HAVE:

eternal life. no condemnation. RECEIVED GRACE. the sure hope of resurrection. ALL of God's promises. every spiritual blessing. been made righteous. a heavenly prize. PEACE. glorious riches. fullness. a promise of eternal life. salvation.
been crucified. been clothed. been made alive. died to the world. life and light. HOPE. the promise of answered prayer. the Holy Spirit. the Father. JOY. power to endure hardship. wisdom. gifts from God. PURPOSE. PEACE. a calling. a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline.


IN CHRIST... YOU CAN:

approach God with freedom and confidence.
BRING GLORY TO GOD.
be humble, gentle, patient, and lovingly tolerant of others.
mature spiritually.
be certain of God's truths.
HAVE A NEW ATTITUDE.
be kind and compassionate to others.
FORGIVE OTHERS.
understand what God's will is.
GIVE THANKS FOR EVERYTHING.
honor God through marriage.
parent your children with composure.
BE STRONG.
stand firm in the day of evil.

Now... with all of that said, THE LORD DOES NOT LIE! HE CAN'T! IT GOES AGAINST HIS VERY BEING! HE IS INCAPABLE OF DOING SO! Hebrews 6:17-18 says, '... God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear... it is impossible for God to lie.' When you're feeling less than what the LORD has created you to be... just look at His unchangeable, unshakable, unstoppable Word, and find yourself within... You're right there. Sometimes, you just have to look.

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