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Faith & Trust

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Does God Really Love Me?

“See what great love the Father has lavished on us,
that we should be called children of God!”
— 1 John 3:1

Counting the Cost

“Then Jesus said to all of them, ‘If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.’” Luke 9:23

Walking With Him Every Day

He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8

Trusting the Shepherd’s Guidance


The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside quiet waters.
He restores my soul;
He guides me in paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
Psalm 23:1–3

A New Life Begins

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!
2 Corinthians 5:17

The Greatest Victory

“Do not be afraid,” the angel said to the women. “For I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.”
Matthew 28:5–6

An Invitation to Come to Jesus

Romans 10:9
If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

God Will Provide the Lamb

Genesis 22:7–8
“The fire and the wood are here,” said Isaac, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?”
“God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son,” Abraham replied.

When the Judge Says Your Fine Has Been Paid

Galatians 3:24
So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

The Mirror of the Law

Romans 3:20
Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.

Called to Be His Disciple

Matthew 4:19
“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”

What It Means to Be a Disciple

Living With Him

John 15:4
“Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.”

Walking Toward Something Truer

2 Corinthians 12:9
“But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.’”

Unlearning Striving

Ephesians 2:8–9
“For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast.”

Remain With Him

John 15:9
“As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.”

Surrender Is Strength

James 4:7–8
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”

Peace Is Learned, Not Found

Philippians 4:6–7
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

God Is Nearer Than You Think

Psalm 145:18
“The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.”

Peace Is the Pace of Walking With God

Colossians 3:15
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.”

Begin Gently, Begin With Him

“Because of the LORD’s loving devotion we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!”
Lamentations 3:22–23

When Doing Feels Safer Than Trusting

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
— Proverbs 3:5

Choosing Presence

“But one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.”
— Luke 10:42

The Rest That Restores

“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28

Faith: What Does It Mean to Believe?

“But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12

It Was Me He Died For

“I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” Galatians 2:20

Growing as a Disciple


Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Colossians 2:6–7

Talking With God in Prayer

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6–7

What Will You Do With Jesus?

But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name,
He gave the right to become children of God.
John 1:12

The Cross: The Lamb of God

Isaiah 53:5
But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Waiting for the Messiah

Luke 24:27
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself.

Why We Needed a Savior

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

Do You Consider Yourself a Good Person?

James 2:10
Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

Why Jesus Chose Fishermen

Matthew 4:18–20
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” And at once they left their nets and followed Him.

Covered in the Dust of the Rabbi

Luke 9:23
Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.”

You Were Never Meant to Carry This Alone

1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”

Faith That Makes Room for Honesty

Psalm 62:8
“Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge.”

The Pressure to Get It Right

Romans 8:1
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

Strength for Today

2 Corinthians 4:16
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.”

You Are Seen in the Ordinary

Genesis 16:13
“So Hagar gave this name to the LORD who had spoken to her: ‘You are the God who sees me,’ for she said, ‘Here I have seen the One who sees me!’”

Faith Grows in the Quiet

Mark 4:26–27
“The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day he sleeps and wakes, and the seed sprouts and grows, though he knows not how.”

When Faith Feels Heavy

Matthew 11:28–30
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

The Faithful Step Is Enough

“He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Micah 6:8

God Is Already Working

“For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”
— Philippians 2:13

Loosening Your Grip

“Be still, and know that I am God.”
— Psalm 46:10

Abiding Instead of Achieving

“Abide in Me, and I in you.”
— John 15:4

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