Tag: NIV Posts
Declare Your Freedom
Scripture “You have been set free from sin…” (Romans 6:18, NIV) Word Today in America, we celebrate Independence Day. July 4, 1776 was the day America declared her independence, but the battle for freedom went on until 1783 — seven years later. Even though the people declared their freedom in 1776, they had to […]
You Have the Power
Scripture “The tongue has the power of life and death…” (Proverbs 18:21, NIV) Word Our words have the power to lift people up or push people down. We can say something to make others feel better about themselves or make them feel worse. It’s amazing what a simple compliment will do. When you tell […]
What Pleases God
Scripture “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6, NIV) Word Do you know what pleases God? He’s not impressed by how much knowledge we have. He isn’t influenced by how […]
Above and Beyond
Scripture “Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours” (Isaiah 61:7, NIV) Word In the Old Testament when this scripture was written, God’s people were […]
Rise Higher
Scripture “He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm” (Proverbs 13:20, NIV) Word Sometimes in order to embrace the destiny God has in store, you have to be willing to make some difficult changes in your life. You have to be willing to examine where you are […]
Life-Giving Water
Scripture “The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters…” (Proverbs 18:4, NIV) Word All over the world, there are people who are lonely, they’re hurting, they’ve been through disappointments; they’ve suffered heartache and pain. As believers, God has given us something to offer them. We have life-giving, refreshing water in us. With our […]
Get Ready for More
Scripture “Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back…” (Isaiah 54:2, NIV) Word God has greater blessings in store for you! He has favor in your future like you’ve never imagined. He wants to take you places that you’ve never dreamed. But in order for us to […]
Attitude in Adversity
Scripture “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5, NIV) Word There’s an old saying “attitude determines altitude.” In other words, a positive, faith-filled attitude will cause you to rise higher in life, but a negative, self-critical attitude will only drag you down. When we face adversity, our […]
Finish Strong!
Scripture “…Run in such a way as to get the prize” (1 Corinthians 9:24, NIV) Word Oftentimes, when we have a dream in our heart, we start off strong. We head down the path toward our goal, and we’re so excited! But along the way, we hit some roadblocks and encounter some adversity. Many […]
Fulfilling the Law of Christ
Scripture “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2, NIV) Word When we live in peace and unity, it pleases God. When we love and serve others, putting their needs above our own, we are honoring Him. When we carry each other’s burdens, we are […]
Line up Your Heart
Scripture “…The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7, NIV) Word When the Lord looks at your heart, what does He see? Everyone has an outer life and an inner life. The outer life is […]
Sowing Good Seeds
Scripture “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life” (Galatians 6:7–8, NIV) Word Whether you realize it or not, everything you are experiencing […]
