“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.” Romans 8:26 Do you always know what to pray- always finding the right words to convey your heart’s cry? Some…
Category: Promises
Spiritual Promises in Romans: There’s More Than This Life
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” Romans 8:18 Many years ago, a friend of mine was told, “You’re in high school, these are the best years of your life, enjoy them!” After the conversation, she turned to me and said, “If…
Spiritual Promises of Romans: It’s Not Just a Feeling!
“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” Romans 8: 16 You awake before your alarm. You get ready for the day, pleasantly surprised to see you have an extra ten minutes over your regular schedule. You enjoy a perfect cup of coffee and a leisurely commute to work. Your boss…
Spiritual Promises of Romans: Soul Security
“But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness.” Romans 8:10 What do you think about when you think of your best friend? What pops into your mind? Do you see her face, her hair, her eyes in your…
Spiritual Promises in Romans: Spirit Controlled= Life & Peace
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 Did you know that cancer patients who claim a belief in God have higher survival statistics? There is a documented positive correlation between a positive attitude and longevity and also the ability to offer forgiveness with living longer. When…
Spiritual Promises in Romans: “You Aren’t Condemned!”
“Therefore, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1 Maybe you grew up with family who were never satisfied. Maybe you work for someone who never hands out compliments…
The Truth
“Then you will know the Truth and the Truth shall set you free.” John 8:32 “Are you telling me the truth?” asked the judge with his eyes. He had a choice to make. His lawyer had already told him to plead ‘no contest’ and get the charges downgraded. Yet He knew the accusations were false. …
Can’t Sleep?
“In your anger do not sin, when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.” Psalm 4:4 Tossing and turning in bed next to my husband, both my mind and my body refused to be still. As I again mulled over the words spoken in my presence, my feet fidgeted once…
Drawing Closer In Contentment
“Come nearer to God and He will come nearer to you.” James 4:8 James 4:8 is a promise. If we work at drawing closer to God, He will come closer to us. When do you draw closer to God? If you’re like me, I tend to draw closer to God during the trials of this…
You See Me
‘You are the God who sees me.” Genesis 16:13 Please read Genesis chapter 16. Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian slave named Hagar; so she said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through…