“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
2 Peter 3:9 NIV
Never Walk Alone by Hope Darst
“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…”
1 Peter 1:3 NIV
(This photo was taken at Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)
“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
“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 Mount Rainier National Park in Washington)
“18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:8 NIV
(This photo was taken at Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)
“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”
John 19:30 NIV
Savior…Sacrifice…Salvation. God has shown you just how much He loves you, cares for you and values you. He sent our Savior, His Son, who sacrificed Himself for our Salvation. Thanks be to God for His everlasting love. Amen.
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”
John 15:7 NIV
Father God, I want to seek You with all my heart. You are my everything…so let my thoughts and actions match my words. Help me draw closer to You. Guide my decisions and inspire me with new dreams. I want to honor You with all that I am and all that I do. In Jesus name, Amen.
“You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.”
Isaiah 26:3 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was on him,
and by his wounds we are healed.
6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray,
each of us has turned to our own way;
and the Lord has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.”
Isaiah 53:5-6 NIV
End Of The Beginning by David Phelps
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”
John 3:16-17 NIV
(This photo was taken in the Black Hills in western South Dakota)
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8 NIV
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:32 NIV
Father God, You always give me grace when I mess up, and I want to extend that same grace to others. Help me to be quick to forgive others because You are quick to forgive me. In Jesus name, Amen.
“Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”[a] And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.”
Luke 23:34 NIV
(This photo was taken at sunrise on the island of Maui, Hawaii)
4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.”
Ephesians 2:4-7 NIV
Father God, I sometimes struggle to give myself grace. It can be hard to forgive myself for things I have done, yet I know that You have forgiven me. Knowing that You have forgiven me, I can forgive myself. I ask You for wisdom to learn and understand Your Word and Your truth about grace. I give You thanks for Your mercy and grace that has saved me. In Jesus name, Amen.
8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Ephesians 2:8-10 NIV
(This photo was taken in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington)
“The temple I am going to build will be great, because our God is greater than all other gods.”
2 Chronicles 2:5 NIV
“If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.”
1 John 3:20 NIV
Father God, You know what is on my mind and has me distracted and worried. For the things in my past, help me to let them go and to find peace in You. For my current day struggles, guide me to draw near to You and be patient. For my ‘what if’ thoughts about the future, remind me to put my trust in You because You ave overcome this world and You are greater than anything or any situation I will encounter in my life. Thank You God for who You are and all that You do for me. In Jesus name, Amen.
“You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.“
Isaiah 26:3 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake in central Minnesota)
“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
Father God, when I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. You are my source of strength and protection. You guide me and fight for me. When I draw near to You, I have nothing to fear, becasue I know You are in control. Thank You! I put my trust in You and give You praise for who You are. In Jesus name, Amen.
“I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;
I will glorify your name forever.”
Psalm 86:12 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
Take Your Faith With You 