“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”
John 14:26 NIV
Holy Spirit by Francesca Battistelli
Our Guide…our Advocate…our Counselor…the very presence of God. Amen.
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but one of power, love, and self-discipline.[a]”
2 Timothy 1:7 NIV
(This photo was taken in April of 2016 at a lake in central Minnesota)
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:1 NIV
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
Hebrews 13:8 NIV
The pace of world keeps getting faster with new technologies all being offered in the name of convenience. Yet God is the same today as He was over two thousand years ago. His timing is perfect, ours timing is based on our selfish desires. Have the courage to trust in the Lord and wait for Him to lead you. Amen.
“I remain confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.”
Psalm 27:13-14 NIV
(This photo was taken in March of 2018 while traveling in southern New Mexico)
“For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us.”
Ephesians 2:14 NLT
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
John 14:27 NIV
He is our peace…only Him. We will not find peace in anything the world gives us. Surrender your ways for God’s way…trust in Him and you will have peace. Amen.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
(This photo was taken in April of 2016 at a lake in central Minnesota)
“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
2 Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
3 Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his[a];
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.”
Psalm 100:1-3 NIV
There is no one who loves you more than God…He sacrificed His Son in order to give you a way to be with Him. He is near, He is working out His way in your life. Surrender your ways and give thanks to Lord for all that He has done and is doing in your life. He is faithful and His love endures forever. Amen.
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.”
Psalm 100:4-5 NIV
(This photo was taken in June of 2018 at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7 NIV
He is all we need. He is the way to God for us. He took the punishment we deserve. The words He spoke when He was here are written in red in the bible. If you want to learn more about Him, pick up a bible and read the Gospel of John. Believe in Him, He is the Son of God, our Savior and our Lord. No matter what you are going through, no matter where you are and no matter what you have done, turn towards Jesus…He is waiting to hear from you. Amen.
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
John 1:14 NIV
(This photo was taken in June of 2016 at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12 NIV
When we admit we are broken and sinful and turn to Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord we will begin to learn about the Light of the world. The world is filled with darkness and sin. The thoughts, words and actions of worldly values is centered on the self and a selfish attitude. A life centered on Christ can be a Light in the world when we are willing to surrender our plans for God’s plan. The one true source of Light is God through His Son, Jesus Christ. Trust in Him and you will have joy and peace. Amen.
“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.”
2 Corinthians 4:6 NIV
(This photo was taken in July of 2018 on Lake Superior near the Apostle Islands)
“May your unfailing love be my comfort,
according to your promise to your servant.”
Psalm 119:76 NIV
There is only one source of true comfort…it is with the Lord. Everyone is struggling with something, everyone. No matter what you can see or what they say, there is a battle within each one of us. God provided the way to have a relationship with Him through the death and resurrection of His Son…it is up to us to trust Him in order to be comforted by Him. Amen.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV
(This photo was taken in May of 2014 at a lake in central Minnesota)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 14 Do everything in love.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NIV
It is your choice what attitude you present in the world, what you believe and what actions you will take. You can choose to let the circumstances in the world and what other people think, say and do drag you down and respond in an unpleasant way…or you can choose to believe in God’s Word and to follow Jesus Christ and His attitude and be encouraged by good things that you and others can do. The choice is yours everyday with every sunrise. Amen.
This Could Change Everything by Francesca Battistelli
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
Philippians 4:8-9 NIV
(This photo was taken in June of 2016 while traveling through western Minnesota)
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:9 NIV
We must be willing to give forgiveness, to let go of bitterness, anger and pain just as our Father in heaven forgives us. Forgive, be forgiven and you will find peace. Amen.
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
Matthew 6:14-15 NIV
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington)
“In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”
1 Peter 1:6-7 NIV
He gave us the greatest sacrifice to save us. He did it for love. God has promised to always be with you and God never breaks His promises. Jesus Christ died to save all of us and He has risen from the dead and it is because of His sacrifice and His resurrection that we have hope. Amen.
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
1 Peter 1:8-9 NIV
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
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