Life in Christ: desired

 Life in Christ: desired by ric gustafson

God called us and chose us because he desired us. We were lost but now is found. We are the returning prodigal son. We are the missing coin and the stray lamb. God has a relentless desire for us. God bestows gifts on us because he loves us so much. We will never be seperated from God. God knows everything about us. God loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Christ Life' by Ruth Myers

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Life in Christ: called and chosen

 Life in Christ: called and chosen by ric gustafson

We are called. We have been called personally by God and to God. This is personal because God uses our name. According to Isaiah 43, I have called you by your name you are mine. Jesus as the Good Shepherd calls his sheep by name. According to Romans 8, we are called according to his purpose. God wants us to have an intimate relationship with him. We are called by God because we were chosen by God. Ephesians 4 says lead a life worthy of your calling for you have been called by God.

Praise God's name.

research help: ' Christ Life' by Ruth Myers

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Life in Christ: knowing my need

 Life in Christ: knowing my need by ric gustafson

Before we gave our life to Jesus we were spiritually dead. We ignored God and lived in darkness. God wants us to admit that we are needy, weak and poor. We need to cast away our self centered pride. God wants us to admit how needy we are. God wants to be first in our lives. According to Psalm 62, my soul finds rest in God alone my salvation comes from him. Praise God's name.

research help: ' Christ Life' by Ruth Myers

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Psalms: Psalm 92

 Psalms: Psalm 92 by ric gustafson

Some people think that in old age you are too old to serve God. The simple truth is that is not true. No matter what age we are, we can serve the Lord. Psalm 92:14 says they shall still bear fruit in old age they shall be fresh and flourishing. To endure at any age till the end we need to be grounded and rooted in the Lord. Then we will bring forth fruit of the Spirit. This pleases Jesus very much.

Praise God's name.

research help: ' My soul thirsts for God' by Discovery House Publishing

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Life in Christ: made for God

 Life in Christ: made for God by ric gustafson

God the Creator and us were made for each other. We were created for God and were formed as a special work of art. We are a treasure to God that he enjoys. We were created by God for day by day fellowship. God wants the undivided love of our hearts. According to Mark 12:30 you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind and with all your strength. That is what God desires, our undivided love. Praise God's name.

research help: ' Christ Life' by Ruth Myers

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Life in Christ: a created being

 Life in Christ: a created being by ric gustafson

Because we are a human being created by God, we have the potential of having a life rich with expansiveness and dignity. I can know who I am. I can plan, ponder, think and reason. I can design and create things. I can make choices and act in a productive way. I can love others. Most of all, I have a spirit. Because of that spirit, I can delight in his presence and know I am a valued person. Having a spiritual relationship with God takes time. God wants to transform us through a new birth.

God loves us more than anything else. Praise God's name.

research help: ' Christ Life' by Ruth Myers

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Life in Christ: a new image

 Life in Christ: a new image by ric gustafson

We can choose to have the wrong image of ourselves. God wants us to have a new image of ourselves. With a new image of ourselves, God can start to transform us. Gradually, positive changes can begin to happen in our life. When a negative thought or emotion comes, we can simply say no. We must want to change our thinking for the better not the worst. We must admit our realistic negatives and focus on the positives. God loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Christ Life' by Ruth Myers

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric