We Win!

In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:37

Like any athlete that excels in their sport, if they are not constantly encouraged, their performance will eventually decline.

As Christians, this is a valuable lesson for us to learn as well.  When we listen to the feelings of doubt that God is distant, we fall trap into the lies and deceit of the enemy who wants us to live our lives feeling defeated.  When we do this, we certainly don't live like citizens of the Kingdom of God.

We must learn to live without fear-not being afraid to take risks or be bold in our faith.  Hardships will come our way and battles will be difficult, but the love and power of Jesus will always remain undefeated.  

God wants us to overcome and not be overwhelmed!

Piece of Mind

We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to Hus purpose for them.  Romans 8:28

Our oldest son, Elliott, is scared of the dark.  In an effort to convince him to sleep through the night without a lamp on in his room, I named a few items to give him peace of mind.  For starters, our master bedroom is right down the hall.  No one would be able to sneak past our room without us hearing it.  We also have a security system that is armed at night before bedtime, so it is highly unlikely that someone would be able to enter our home without triggering the alarm.  Last but not least, we have a dog named Charlie, a Shetland Sheepdog, that can hear a leaf drop a mile away, and will bark upon hearing any suspicious noises in or around our home.    

All of these things are great, but we are still having to leave a light on in the hallway to get him to go to bed at nighttime.  This reminds me of the way many believers live their lives as well; in fear.   

We have no reason to live in fear once we understand that Jesus died on the cross to spare us from eternal punishment and the free gift of eternal life puts the troubles of this world into perspective.

We can live with peace of mind knowing that our eternal futures are secure. 

No matter what happens to us in this lifetime, we can have peace knowing that the trials and troubles we face won’t last forever…