"For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." -I Thessalonians 5:9-11 (NIV)
God wants what is best for you. He does not want to see you suffer, that's why He has offered you salvation through His Son. It doesn't matter if you're awake or if you're sleeping, God is always there for you with the offer of salvation.
Once you accept His offer, believing in Him and His Son, your words and actions should reflect your new life, your confidence in the guarantee of salvation. You should not be afraid. You shouldn't hide the fact that you have been forgiven. You shouldn't say or do things that tear others apart. With Jesus in your life, you should work to build others up in His love. When this is difficult to do, ask God for His wisdom and guidance.
Rely on God, when you're awake and when you're sleeping, then spread the Good News by encouraging and building up others throughout everyone's faith journeys.
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for my salvation through the sacrifice of Your Son. Help my life to reflect my confidence and new life in You. Guide me in always being encouraging and building up others. Through Your Son I pray, amen.
Once you accept His offer, believing in Him and His Son, your words and actions should reflect your new life, your confidence in the guarantee of salvation. You should not be afraid. You shouldn't hide the fact that you have been forgiven. You shouldn't say or do things that tear others apart. With Jesus in your life, you should work to build others up in His love. When this is difficult to do, ask God for His wisdom and guidance.
Rely on God, when you're awake and when you're sleeping, then spread the Good News by encouraging and building up others throughout everyone's faith journeys.
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for my salvation through the sacrifice of Your Son. Help my life to reflect my confidence and new life in You. Guide me in always being encouraging and building up others. Through Your Son I pray, amen.
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