Let us draw near to God

19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of Go

Let us approach God’s throne

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Heb 4:16 Where does one even begin with this verse that is so jam-packed with goodness? The 3rd word of the vers
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Let us hold on

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. Heb 4:14 Some years ago, I did not have a car and had knocked off from work and asked my wife to meet me at m
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Point of no return

15 Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: 16 ‘Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king,

Do not keep silent

For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?’ Esther 4
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Sackcloth & Ashes

1 When Mordecai learned of all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the city, wailing loudly and bitterly. 2 But he went only as far as the king’s gate, because no one clothed in sackcloth was allow

Protector

He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Ps 91:4 God makes it very clear to us that fear does not come from him. Writing to Timothy, he teaches him that God has n
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Proclaim the kingdom!

As you go, proclaim this message: “The kingdom of heaven has come near.” Mat 10:7 The Bible teaches us in Proverbs 18:21 that “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” I think I have generally ten
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Worry Part 6: The Anchor

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28. In verse 26, Paul points out that we do not know how we ought to pray. I wonder if you can relate to that, where
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Prayer killer #6: Timidity

14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him. 1 John 5:14-15 Apparently we have conf