Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus

Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. — Hebrews 12:2 

Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith.

When I fix my eyes on Him, He leads me in the paths of righteousness.

He went to the cross and endured the punishment I deserved.

He died and rose again from the grave.

Jesus now lives in heaven with His Father.

He sits at the right hand of God's throne.

And His kingdom will last forever.

God Chose the Foolish

Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. — I Corinthians 1:26-27

When God called me, I was a sinner.

I still am. But he is working on me.

He hasn't given up yet.

God chose the foolish things of this world to shame the wise.

He chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

He loves me in spite of my flaws.

Lord, My Refuge

In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge. Let me never be put to shame. — Psalm 31:1

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I can trust in God.

He is my refuge.

He loves me with an infinite love.

God upholds me and guides me.

He hears and answers my prayers — not always the way I have in mind.

But He sees the big picture, and I don't.

In God I take refuge.

He is my fortress and my rock.