Discipline

Hebrews 12:6 New International Version (NIV) “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline,     and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6 because the Lord disciplines the one he loves,     and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son. Dear Father, I will...

Do Not Forget

Hebrews 12:4-5New International Version (NIV) God Disciplines His Children 4 In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father...

Throw Off Sin

Hebrews 12:1-3New International Version (NIV) 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing...

I Am Confident

Psalm 27:13-14New International Version (NIV) 13 I remain confident of this:     I will see the goodness of the Lord     in the land of the living. 14 Wait for the Lord;     be strong and take heart     and wait for the Lord. Dear Father, I will remain calm. I will...

The Lord Will Receive Me

Psalm 27:9-12New International Version (NIV) 9 Do not hide your face from me,     do not turn your servant away in anger;     you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me,     God my Savior. 10 Though my father and mother forsake me,     the Lord will...