I am always aware of your unfailing love. (Psalm 26:3) Love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. (1 John 4:18) We are encouraged by the Word of God to live fearless lives. The only way to walk this supernatural path is through the love of God, which He pours out upon our…

With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised. (Psalm 119:58) Our last post talked about James 4:3 – “And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.” Does this conflict with the Scripture above? The Psalmist is…

And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure. (James 4:3) When I read texts like this one, I perk up. If there’s one thing I desire in this world, it is that my prayers be answered. Afterall, some of my requests…

For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind. But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and…

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