Luke 15:7 NKJV
[7] I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.
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Your life doesn't have to end where your story started.
Jabez was born in sorrow.
In fact, his name literally reflected his pain. But he refused to let his beginning determine his future. Instead, he prayed:
"Oh, that You would bless me indeed... and that Your hand would be with me."
— 1 Chronicles 4:10
And God granted his request.
See how very much our Father loves us, for He calls us His children and that is what we are! The people of this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t know Him. 1 John 3:1
Imagine a man who believed in you so much that as they put nails through his hands and feet, he begged the creator to forgive them, "for they know not what they do"
That man suffered immensely for you. The night before, he sweat blood. The following day, they beat him with spiked whips and chains until he had hundreds of wounds.... then they layed him on a cross and nailed him to it while they mocked him....
And the entire time, he was praying for their salvation. He was dying for yours and mine. He replaced a debt we could never pay with his own blood.
Imagine if that was just a man. You'd call him a hero..... You'd hang ribbons on his gravestone and build statues in his honor....
But he wasn't just a man. 3 days later he rose from the dead and scattered his followers to all corners of the world to spread the good news.
Christ is King..... and he is waiting for you with open arms to join his kingdom.
All nations whom You have made Shall come and worship before You, O Lord, And shall glorify Your name. For You are great, and do wondrous things; You alone are God.
- Psalm 86:9-10 (NKJV)
Someone scrolling needs this reminder:
Your faith may feel small.
Your prayers may feel weak.
But Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains.
Keep praying.
Keep believing.
God is still working.
Matthew 17:20
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
- Romans 8:1-2 (NKJV)
I don't pray for an easy life. I pray for the strength to handle a hard one.
God doesn't make us superhuman. He gives us the courage to keep walking when we are weak.
Life is short. Eternity is long.
One day your career, possessions, accomplishments, and earthly pursuits will come to an end. You will stand before God.
Jesus Christ is not one option among many. He is the only Savior, the only Mediator, and the only way to the Father (John 14:6).
Turn to Christ. Trust in Him. Follow Him.
Life is short. Jesus is the only way.