Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. – James 4:8 The Nature of God’s Presence …

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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 God’s Comfort in Discouragement When we feel discouraged, it’s natural to …

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The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song, I praise him. – …

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“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish?” – Psalm 22:1 Understanding Our Emotions …

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“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13 Belief in Our Abilities We often find ourselves doubting our capabilities, especially when faced with challenges. …

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“And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’” – Luke …

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“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7 God’s Presence Brings Comfort In …

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“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” – Proverbs 1:7 Understanding the Fear of the Lord When we discuss fearing the …

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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. – Proverbs 9:10 The Importance of Fear of the Lord When we …

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“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 …

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