God's adoption not only makes us a part of His family, but imparts to us His nature. Rom. 8

God expands our faith by taking us from one place to another in ways that we need Him to get through. Mt. 14

We can guage our love for God by the love we have for one another. 1 Jn. 3

The Bible teaches us to put all of our accomplishments and failures behind us, to seize upon the righteousness and merit of Christ by faith. Phil. 3

God will take us through wilderness places in our lives to try us, both to see if we will obey Him, and also to do us good in the end. Deut. 8, 2 Cor. 12

We have a choice to separate ourselves from the world, from everyday life to consecrate ourselves to God. Num. 6, Eph. 1

When we come to Christ with our burdens, our regrets, and our fears, He takes them from us and gives us rest in our souls. Mt. 11

The correction and reproofs of God are mercy and kindness. It may wound us, but it is ultimately a healing process in our life. Ps. 141, Heb. 12

God is a god of feasting, because He wants fellowship with His people, not the drudgery of religious servitude.. Is. 25, Jn. 2

We need not be afraid of the difficulties that we can see before us, because God tells us that He will go before us and destroy our enemies and deliver them up to us. Deut. 31, Josh. 1