“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.”
Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV
Love and grace come from God
Not because we have earned it
Rather because He wants us to have it
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16 NIV
(This photo was taken at Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.“
1 John 4:7-9 NIV
There is nothing on earth in your life that is more powerful than the love of God…nothing. There is no situation or life circumstances that can separate us from God’s love.
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[b] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 8:37-39 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake near Plymouth, 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
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
(This photo was taken on Lake Superior near the Apostle Islands)
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV
“So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
The God Who Stays by Matthew West
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.”
Psalm 23:4 NIV
(This photo was taken at Big Sky Resort in Montana)
“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”
John 15:8 NIV
Father God, thank You for giving us Your Word. Scripture is full of truth and life, and we never want to take it for granted. We know that we are easily distracted, and yet You give us the strength to persevere. Show us how to meditate on your Word. Teach us to prioritize our relationship with You above all else. In Jesus name, Amen.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 NIV
(This photo was taken along the shore of Lake Supereior near Ashland, 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)
“I know that my redeemer[c] lives,
and that in the end he will stand on the earth.”[d]
Job 19:25 NIV
Jesus Christ is our Redeemer
No matter what has transpired in our lives, we know we can come to Jesus
He is alive and He lives in us
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Psalm 19:14 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake in northwestern Wisconsin)
“The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.”
Psalm 145:18 NIV
Father God, I want to seek You with all my heart. You are my everything-so let my actions match my words. Each day, help me draw closer to You. Guide me through each decision, and inspire me with new dreams and wisdom. I want to honor You in all that I do. I want to live a better way. In Jesus name, Amen.
“Come near to God and he will come near to you.”
James 4:8 NIV
(This photo was taken at Temperance State Park on Lake Superior)
“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.“
Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:[a] The old has gone, the new is here!“
2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
Every day brings new possibilities
Trust the promises of God to find a New Way
Our hope is in God and His love
The Wonderful Cross by Michael W Smith
“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 at sunrise at a lake in central Minnesota)
“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.”
Psalm 95:1-2 NIV
No matter where you are
No matter what your circumstances
No matter what you have done or left undone
“Come” to the Lord Jesus Christ, just as you are
Come, now is the time to worship
Come Now Is The Time To Worship by Brain Doerksen Matt Maher Cobus Sneha Reddy
“Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
7 for he is our God
and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.“
Psalm 95:6-7 NIV
(This photo was taken on the island of Maui, Hawaii)
Take Your Faith With You 