Debbie Jansen - Author / Speaker / Mentor / Minutes of Faith / Praying for America

God created us to be like Him. We have a small amount of His creative, goal oriented attributes. 

We have a desire to grow and to succeed. Determination will help us achieve our dreams!

1 Corinthians 9:24-27  “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize?

Run in such a way as to get the prize...."

Pain can strip you of your mental health and strength.

Isaiah 40:31   But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Let me tell you about two Christians in my life that possessed the confidence of Philippians 4:13.  This episode is a bit longer but so worth it!

Philippians 4:13  "I can do all things through him who gives me strength."

I have a hard time with people who want to see how much they can get away with.

Romans 6:23  "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

We must pay close attention to anything Jesus emphasized again and again

John 14: 15-31  "If you love me, keep my commands....."

A rigid person can be devastated when things are rough.  When he has no tolerance or ability to just go with the flow, he can be in real trouble.

Proverbs 17:22  “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

Christians should always be experts on friends and love.

Colossians 3:12-14  “Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."

Did you know that God’s plan for our lives is not determined by our talent, our intelligence or our age?

In fact, there is no age limit for God’s will.

Romans 8:28  "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."

True Joy is an exciting and beautiful emotion.  It's not the same as happiness.  Happiness is a by-product of our circumstances.  Joy is a deeper feeling.

John 15:11        "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete."

Are you worried that Jesus may get tired of you or just decide to let you go?

Romans 8:38-39    "For I am convinced that neither death or life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers.....will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."