“Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.”
I heard those words spoken at church this morning. Really like this quote!
Being bold in how we pray, how we approach God and how we believe in what He promises…all very important.
Just as important…how we live our lives.
This challenged me today, but also encouraged me. It was a reminder to give my all for Him – at the same time, to be confident in what He can (and will) do in our lives.
Have a great day!
Oh, this one can be a tough one, can’t it? I’m reminded of that one 80s song with the same title as this blog post…
“You made me promises, promises knowing I’d believe. Promises, promises you knew you’d never keep.”
Too often as people, we make promises that we can’t, or sometimes don’t even intend to keep. Big ones, little ones. I’ve done it. Chances are, you’ve done the same.
And, what happens when we do this? Nothing good, that’s for sure. Promises get broken and then the damage comes.
Trust can be damaged and lost. People can get hurt. Like I was saying, nothing good.
The verse in the photo above was today’s daily selection on the Bible website I check every morning. There are certain verses that really just have a way of making you think, and this one falls into that category.
So, just a reminder today to also think…before you make a promise. Are you willing to commit to fulfilling that promise? Are you even able to fulfill it?
Those are questions you need to ask yourself and make sure you have a good answer to *before* making the promise, because…
It’s better not to make a promise at all than to make one and not keep it.
Have a great day, everyone.
2 Samuel 22:31
God’s way is perfect. All the LORD’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
I know a number of people who are going through some really tough times right now. I’m sharing this song and its lyrics today to encourage you and give you strength.
Hold on to the promises.
Sometimes it’s hard to keep believing
In what you can’t see
That everything happens for a reason
Even the worst life brings
If you’re reaching for an answer
And you don’t know what to pray
Just open up the pages
Let His word be your strength
And hold on to the promises
Hold on to the promises
Jesus is alive so hold tight
Hold on to the promises
All things work for the good
Of those who love God
He holds back nothing that will heal you
Not even His own Son
His love is everlasting
His faithfulness unending
Oh, if God is for us who can be against us
So if you feel weak
Just hold on to the promises
Hold on to the promises
Jesus is alive so hold tight
Hold on to the promises
Neither life, nor death
Could separate us
From the eternal love
Of our God who saves us
-Sanctus Real
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