Believers have acess to God. Ephesians 3:12 We can go to God with bold confidence through faith in Christ. Hebrews 4:16 So we can go confidently to the throne of God’s kindness to receive mercy and find kindness, which will help us at the right time.
STOP TRYING TO DO IT ON YOUR OWN. REMEMBER YOU HAVE ACCESS TO GOD.
Our God teaches us to stand strong by giving us clear commands, deep encouragement, and powerful examples throughout Scripture. The Bible never tells us to be passive — it tells us to stand, resist, endure, and remain faithful no matter what comes. WE ARE TO STAND STRONG BECAUSE GOD COMMANDS IT. LET ME MAKE IT CLEAR RIGHT Now God doesn’t suggest strength — He commands it. Ephesians 6:10 — States: “Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” 1 Corinthians 16:13 —States: “Stand fast in the faith… be strong.” Standing strong is obedience. God expects His people to be firm, courageous, and unshaken. Joshua 1:9 states: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. This verse teaches us that courage is commanded, but it’s rooted in God’s presence, not human strength. WE ARE TO STAND STRONG AGAINST THE WORLD’S PRESSURE. Romans 12:2 —States: Don’t be conformed. WE ARE NOT TO GIVE IN AND BECOME LIKE THE WORLD, WE ARE TO STAND STRONG FOR GOD. Ephesians 5:11 —States: Don’t join darkness — expose it. WE ARE NOT TO BEGIN LIVING LIKE THE WORLD LIVE. WE ARE TO EXPOSE THE DARKNESS OF THIS WORLD. Standing strong means refusing compromise. WE ARE TO STAND STRONG BECAUSE GOD STANDS WITH US. We must understand that our strength is not ours, it’s His. Isaiah 41:10 —: Teaches: God strengthens, helps, and upholds you. Deuteronomy 31:6 —Teaches: He will not fail or forsake you. Isaiah 41:10 States: Don’t be afraid, because I am with you. Don’t be intimidated; I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will support you with my victorious right hand. We stand strong because God holds us up. If today feels heavy… If our faith feels stretched… If our strength feels thin… God is not asking us to be mighty — He is asking us to lean on Him. Our strength is not measured by how much we can carry, but by how tightly we hold onto Him. Standing strong is simply refusing to let go of God. Almighty God we thank you for being our God. We thank you for never leaving us or forsaking us. Father God, I ask you to strengthen our heart today. Steady our mind, anchor our spirit, and help us stand firm in Your truth. When we feel weak, be our strength. When we feel pressured, be our peace. When we feel alone, remind us You are with us, and help us stand strong — not in ourself, but in You. Amen and amen.
Holiness is Divine virtue; it is the character of God; it is the opposite of sin. It involves devotion to God, loyalty to God, living like God. It is not popular, for men scorn such conduct and makes laws to tolerate unholiness. 1 Peter 1:15-16 But because the God who called you is holy, you must be holy in every aspect of your life. Scripture says, “Be holy, because I am holy.” Second, because we are children. “Hath called you … for I am holy … the Father” (1 Peter 1:15–17). The redeemed are children of God. We are to act like the family. The Father is holy; the children need to be holy. Third, because we are celebrants. “If ye call on the Father” (1 Peter 1:17). Calling on God here is to call in adoration. Veneration is involved. If we are worshipers of God, we ought to act holy. Fourth, because of the Divine court. “The Father … judgeth” (1 Peter 1:17). God judges fairly (“without respect of persons” (1 Peter 1:17) and fully (“according to every man’s work” (1 Peter 1:17). You will have to reckon with God for your unholy behavior, therefore, “pass the time of your sojourning here in fear [which will be seen in holy living]” (1 Peter 1:17).
AS WE GO ABOUT OUR DAILY WALK LET US LIVE A HOLY LIFE.
• “You don’t need a certain number of friends, just a number of friends you can be certain of.” • “Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.” • “True friends will always find a way to help you. Fake friends will always find an excuse.” • How to spot a fake friend? • When you’re alone with each other it’s never a problem, but when others are around they constantly try to make you look bad. They always belittle you, your talents, and your accomplishments. Right now in my life, I have maybe three good friends and those three good friends correct me, lead me, and love me enough to point me to Jesus. Friends are such a gift, it’s vital to make sure we are making God the center of all relationships so we can be soft-minded towards His Spirit when He calls us to let go of friends or if He calls us to make certain friends. I want to encourage you to pray over every single friend you have and see if God is calling you to move along or remain where you are. Let us never grow weary of listening to His Word.
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We must never allow our sins to pull us down. Scripture is clear: sin is meant to be confessed, confronted, and overcome, not carried like a weight that drags us into defeat. Sin wants to pull you down — but you don’t have to let it. Genesis 4:7 — “Sin is crouching at the door… but you must rule over it.” Sin tries to dominate, but God says you can overcome it. Romans 6:14 — “Sin shall not have dominion over you.” Sin is not your master. You are not meant to live defeated. We fall when we hide sin, but rise when we confess it. Proverbs 28:13 — “He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them finds mercy.” Hidden sin pulls you down. Confessed sin lifts you up. Psalm 32:3–5 — David was crushed when he kept silent, but restored when he confessed. Sin pulls you down through guilt, shame, and condemnation. Psalm 38:4 — “My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear.” Guilt is heavy — but it’s not meant to stay on you. Romans 8:1 — “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Condemnation is a lie from the enemy. Conviction is from God — and conviction leads upward, not downward. God lifts you up when you turn back to Him. Psalm 145:14 — “The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.” Even when sin knocks you down, God picks you up. Micah 7:8 — “Though I fall, I will rise.” Falling is not final. Rising is your destiny. DON’T ALLOW YOUR SIN TO HOLD YOU DOWN, AND THIS IS THE WORD OF GOD. I HOPE YOU ENJOYED AND RECEIVED FROM THIS QUICK STUDY. SHOULD WE CONTINUE POSTING OUR QUICK STUDIES?
WE ARE STANDING IN NEED OF FINANCIAL HELP. IF YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED BY OUR MINISTRY, PLEASE BE A BLESSING UNTO OUR MINISTRY.
1 John 3:18 Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth. John teaches that real love is proven by action, not by talk. Words alone don’t make love genuine—obedience, sacrifice, and practical care do. How to live it out: meet needs when you see them, serve without waiting to be asked, speak truth kindly, but follow it with action. Let your love cost you something—time, comfort, resources. 1 John 3:18 calls believers to a love that is visible, costly, and truthful—love that does something.
Matthew 22:37 (KJV) Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. John 14:15 “If you love me, you will obey my commandments.
LET US REMEMBER, IT IS IMPORTANT TO LOVE GOD AND OBEY GOD.
The Bible teaches that you “bless God” not by adding anything to Him—He is already perfect and complete—but by bringing Him joy, honor, pleasure, and delight through your obedience, praise, love, and faithfulness. Scripture shows that God is “blessed” when His people live in a way that reflects His character and fulfills His purpose. Blessing God Means Praising Him. Psalm 34:1 “I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” To “bless the Lord” = to praise Him openly, continually, and sincerely. Psalm 103:1 “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.” Your whole being—mind, heart, will—pours out honor to God. Blessing God Means Obeying Him. Psalm 119:1–2 “Blessed are the undefiled… Blessed are they that keep his testimonies.” When you obey God, you reflect His holiness back to Him. John 14:21 Jesus says obedience is the proof of love. Your obedience blesses God because it shows you value His will. Blessing God Means Living Righteously. Proverbs 11:20 “They that are upright in their way are his delight.” Your righteousness delights God—this is blessing Him. Blessing God Means Trusting Him. Psalm 147:11God is pleased with those who hope in His mercy. Hebrews 11:6 “Without faith it is impossible to please him…” Faith blesses God because it honors His truthfulness. Trust is one of the greatest ways you bless God. Blessing God Means Thanking Him. Psalm 50:23 “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me…” Thankfulness glorifies God and blesses Him. 1 Thessalonians 5:18Giving thanks is God’s will—it blesses Him because it shows you recognize His hand in your life. Gratitude blesses God by acknowledging His goodness. Blessing God Means Representing Him Well. Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine… that they may glorify your Father…” Your life blesses God when it points others to Him. Blessing God Means Offering Yourself to Him. Romans 12:1 “…present your bodies a living sacrifice… which is your reasonable service.” A surrendered life blesses God. SUMMARY: You bless God when you praise Him, obey Him, trust Him, live righteously, give thanks, and when you love others.
ARE YOU A BLESSING UNTO GOD? LET US BE A BLESSING UNTO GOD, AND BE BLESSED BY GOD.
We absolutely need God — and Scripture teaches this clearly, repeatedly, and powerfully. We Need God Because He Is Our Life. Acts 17:28 — “For in him we live, and move, and have our being.” We literally exist because of Him. John 15:5 — “Without me ye can do nothing.” Jesus makes it plain: apart from Him, we are powerless. We Need God for Strength. Psalm 28:7 — “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped.” Isaiah 40:29 — “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.” We Need God for Guidance. Proverbs 3:5–6 — “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart… and he shall direct thy paths.” Psalm 25:4–5 — “Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths… for thou art the God of my salvation.” We Need God for Protection. Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 91:1–2 — “He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” We Need God for Salvation. John 14:6 — “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” Acts 4:12 — “Neither is there salvation in any other…” We Need God Daily. Psalm 63:1 — “My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee…” Matthew 6:11 — “Give us this day our daily bread.” Jesus teaches dependence every single day. We Need God for Peace. Isaiah 26:3 — “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee…” Philippians 4:6–7 — “The peace of Go… shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” We Need God for Every Good Thing. James 1:17 — “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above…” Psalm 16:2 — “My goodness extendeth not to thee.” Meaning: all good in us comes from Him.
DON’T EVER THINK WE DON’T NEED GOD!!! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED AND RECEIVED FROM THIS QUICK REFRESHER.
