“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
1 John 4:4 NIV
Make it a priority in your life to spend time with Jesus Christ your Savior and Lord
He has conquered all things
Nothing you are facing or will face in your life is greater then Him
“He must become greater; I must become less.”
John 3:30 NIV
(This photo was taken at sunrise by a lake in northwestern Wisconsin)
“Trust in the Lord and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
Psalm 37:3-4 NIV
“Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him and he will do this:
6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,
your vindication like the noonday sun.”
Psalm 37:5-6 NIV
No matter what the situation or circumstances you are facing
Good, bad, unknown
Put your trust in the One who knows you, loves you and is walking with you through every moment
Commit it all to Him and He will guide you on your path
Be still and wait for Him
“Be still before the Lord
and wait patiently for him;
do not fret when people succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes.“
Psalm 37:7 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.”
John 15:4 NIV
If we choose to do things our own way and wander off from the Word
Ignoring the things Jesus has taught us
Our faith and our spiritual life will wither and die
Remain In Him and His Words
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”
John 15:5-8 NIV
(This photo was taken in a neighborhood near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
Romans 5:1-4 NIV
God’s love for us is unconditional
This is God’s Grace…His love does not change based on our behaviors
It is hard for us to understand because we are human and He is God
The truth is He cannot love us any more and He cannot love us any less than He does right now
He is the only one we can truly count on in this life
He sent His Son as a sacrifice to allow us to be reconciled to Him
If we are willing to believe in Jesus Christ and seek a personal relationship with Him we will be filled with Hope that only comes through Jesus
By the Grace of God…we can have Hope that brings us Peace that surpasses all understanding
May God’s peace be with you and flow through you into this world
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.“
Romans 15:13 NIV
(This phot was taken at a lake in Glacier National Park in Montana)
“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
John 8:36 NIV
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 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. 8 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 1:3-9 NIV
(This photo was taken while traveling in southern New Mexico)
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
“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 must become greater; I must become less.”
John 3:30 NIV
(This photo was taken at Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado)
“Come, all you who are thirsty,
come to the waters;
and you who have no money,
come, buy and eat!
Come, buy wine and milk
without money and without cost.
2 Why spend money on what is not bread,
and your labor on what does not satisfy?
Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good,
and you will delight in the richest of fare.”
Isaiah 55:1-2 NIV
“On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”[a]
John 7:37-38 NIV
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.”
Matthew 5:6 NIV
(This photo was taken in along Beartooth Pass in Montana)
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28 NIV
Nothing in our lives is wasted
God is near and always working for our good
Look closely and you will see God’s goodness
All over your life
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
Colossians 3:12-14 NIV
(This photo was taken in Glacier National Park in Montana)
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
Matthew 7:12 NIV
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.“
John 15:12-13 NIV
Jesus lived His life as an example we can follow for how we live
Love and honor God
Love and serve one another
Share the Good News of the Gospel
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:29-32 NIV
(This photo was taken at St. Croix State Park in northern Minnesota)
“Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
Psalm 34:8 NIV
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
James 1:17 NIV
Father God, thank You for being our good Father
We are so grateful we can always count on You
You bless us and Your love is poured into us
Thank You for Your mercy and grace
Thank You for sending us Jesus
Remind us of Your goodness in everything and help us remember You are greater than any circumstances or difficulties we face
In Jesus name, Amen
Goodness Of God by Jenn Johnson | Victory
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28 NIV
(This photo was taken in Tettegouche State Park in northern Minnesota)
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