Tag: Christianity

Trust God With Your Doors

Sometimes in life God allows doors to close. Depending on the situation, closed doors can be a disappointment, especially when we were expecting things to turn out differently. However, we should not be so eager to rush and try to find another door to open.

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Instead, when a door closes, we should use that time to think, pray and continue to be thankful for God’s many blessings. God may use the experience to teach us a valuable lesson, show us a new direction for our lives, or to help us to better understand His character.

When He is ready, He will open up a new door for us to walk through, and we will be equipped to handle whatever is behind that door. But in the meantime, remember He is with you right where you are today.

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Go Ahead And Believe!

Matthew 19:26, “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

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I believe this is one of those great verses we often hear but at times struggle to apply it to our lives. It can be difficult to muster up the faith to believe God can and will do the impossible. Everyday He calls us to believe and walk courageously by faith, even when something seems impossible. God is calling us to not put limits on what He wants to do in us and in our lives. With Him, all things are possible. So go ahead and believe!

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Choose The Blessed Road

2 Thessalonians 3:13 NIV, “But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary of doing good.”

I always appreciate any encouragement I can get to not grow weary in doing good. After all, the world we live in today gives us many opportunities to turn away from doing good and choose an “easier” path. But God is with us every moment of our lives, and is willing to help us to choose good. He is our ever present help in time of need (Psalm 46:1). The road of commitment to Jesus is not always easy, but it is always blessed. So keep choosing the blessed road.

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Living by Faith & 5 Years!

2 Corinthians 5:7, “For we live by faith, not by sight.”

A life of faith will allow us to experience the adventures God created us for. It requires us to let go of our idea of safety and security and trust God. When we step out and obey God, He will not fail us and will give us all we need to live by faith. We can not go by what we see; God’s plans are bigger than anything we can see or even imagine. We must believe that He will do what He said He will do. We live by faith, one step at a time.

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Thank you everyone for your continued support of Drawing Closer to Christ! I can’t believe 5 years have passed by. I love and appreciate you all ❤️

Happy Memorial Day

Romans 13:7 …“show honor to those you should honor.”

Remembering those who gave their lives in service to our country 🇺🇸, and praying for their families today.

Happy Memorial Day 2022! 🙏🏿

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Take Nothing For Granted

Several weeks ago, I was in the bank, (which I rarely go inside the bank), and witnessed the excitement of a teen girl cashing her first paycheck. When she got the cash in her hand, she proudly and excitedly exclaimed, “I did it, my first paycheck!” It reminded me how we should not take anything for granted in life. Something that we may have been doing for years, such as working and getting a paycheck, is a blessing from the Lord. Her excitement was a reminder to always be thankful for the blessings we receive, no matter how big or how small.

We live in an electronic society and it is rare nowadays to even have a paper paycheck in our hands. But seeing and hearing that teen girl that day brought smiles to all of us who were waiting behind her in line. I pray the reality of God’s blessings in your life, would fill your heart with joy and bring a smile to your face today.

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God Has A Green Pasture For You

Psalm 23:2 ESV, “He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”

The color green always reminds me of freshness and growth. Knowing that the Lord’s desire is for us to lie down in green pastures, where we can be refreshed and grow, brings joy. He is our Good Shepherd who wants what is best for us. Whether we find ourselves in a season of plenty or lack, He still wants us to come lie down in the green pasture He has prepared for us, and take time to be still in His presence, and find rest for our souls. He wants us to trust Him to give us exactly what we need day by day. Keep trusting in the Lord, and find peace and rest in the green pasture He has prepared for you.

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