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Need a reason to live? Everyone does. I think we all have those days where without a reason, we might not make it through. I've lived through enough trials to realize that nothing is secure except for my faith in Jesus Christ. People let us down and we even let ourselves down, but Jesus never fails to love, to redeem, to lift, to save. What beautiful words...but Jesus... My life is a mess but Jesus...but Jesus never fails. It's easily said that I am willing to die for Christ, but I know that unless I live for Him, I would not have the strength to die for Him. He is my reason to live. #bemypeople #gathermypeople #cultivateChrist #bemydisciple #toliveisChrist #reasontolive #butjesus #followhim https://www.instagram.com/p/CStnFo0LIo4/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Abba Father, keep my whole heart loyal to You. Loyal to You. Loyal meaning my firm and constant support go to You. Loyal meaning my allegiance is to You. My whole heart meaning that there's nothing I can hold back in my loyalty to you. Part is some and whole is all. You are my All in All so I wholeheartedly give You my all! "Taking my sin, my cross, my shame, Rising again I bless Your name You are my all in all, When I fall down You pick me up, When I am dry You fill my cup, You are my all in all. Jesus, Lamb of God, Worthy is Your Name, Jesus, Lamb of God, Worthy is Your Name" (Dennis Jernigan) #bemypeople #gathermypeople #cultivatechrist #wholehearteddevotion #loyalheart #testtheheart #followhim #lambofgod https://www.instagram.com/p/CRhg01VFWsK/?utm_medium=tumblr

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We have the tools to demolish strongholds, not the tools of the world but Spiritual tools. It’s who we are and what we have in Christ. Apart from Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5) but in Him we bear much fruit and have the strength to do all things. (John 15:5 and Philippians 4:13). If we can pray for you to overcome, post or message. #bemypeople #gathermypeople #cultivatechrist #demolishstrongholds #followhim https://www.instagram.com/p/CRVNjG-lsTE/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Have you ever found that your fears are unfounded, unrealistic, or way past their expiration date? God says, "Have I not commanded you?...Do not be afraid." Perhaps what we fear is very real, but are we focused on our fear or His strength, His courage and His presence within us that enables us to obey His command not to fear? Do not be discouraged; He is with you! HalleluYah! #gathermypeople #bemypeople #bemydisciple #cultivatechrist #whereveryougo #followhim https://www.instagram.com/p/COfBRU1FHq7/?igshid=1h9uzqo7tc3je

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Abba Father, let me not be so caught up in finding You in the powerful winds, parting mountains, shattering rocks, quaking earth, and burning fire that I fail to hear Your gentle whisper... please Father, speak to me. #gathermypeople #bemypeople #bemydisciple #cultivatechrist #gentlewhisper #followhim https://www.instagram.com/p/COQoR6PlhOR/?igshid=rv9jat1wq00n

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What overwhelming thing do you need to hope for against all hope? What dead thing do you need God to give life to? What nonexistent thing do you need God to call into being? Abraham could not see himself as a father of one, let alone the patriarch of thousands and thousands for generations still being born. Close your eyes, ask God to take you on a meditative journey of hope, new life, and new existence. He will show you His love, demonstrate His power, and fill you with His hope. #gathermypeople #bemypeople #bemydisciple #cultivatechrist #hopeagainsthope #followhim https://www.instagram.com/p/CMpQ4r5F8uj/?igshid=oehnhdj2stre

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Father, I want people to see is Jesus in me. Help me live for You so they do. "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." Galatians 2:20 #gathermypeople #bemypeople #bemydisciple #cultivatechrist #followhim https://www.instagram.com/p/CMhByi5FYn5/?igshid=dm41ad1c7eml

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Would anyone care? Yes!!!! I would care. So would many others. If you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, worthless, or desperate, there are so many people who care about you and want to pray for you, talk to you, let you know how valuable you are, and how much hope there is in Christ. If you need someone, DM me or anyone else in the replies. You are never alone. If you are someone else who cares, just type "I care" in the replies so others know you are someone they can DM too. https://www.instagram.com/p/CMU9QszlakS/?igshid=139mxg8io6dkx

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I know I can fly, not because I am some kind of superhero, but because Jesus Christ, the ultimate superhero, lives within me and provides the wind beneath my wings that I need to fly for Him. I can be out there on a branch and know that He is my strength, He is my song, He is the wind beneath my wings. #gathermypeople #bemypeople #cultivatechrist #bemydisciple #flyforhim #followhim https://www.instagram.com/p/CMPiqPRl0KE/?igshid=byo1oxkliubf

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In Lamentations 3:22-23, God promises new mercy every morning and that His mercies will never come to an end. Every single day is a chance to embrace that mercy and make the most of the opportunity to "share the Word and proclaim the mystery of Christ." (Col. 4:5) According to Revelations 3:7-8, God opens doors no one can shut and shuts doors no one can open, but He promises us an open door when we keep His word and do not deny His Name. "What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open. I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept My Word and have not denied My Name." (Rev. 3:7-8) Abba Father, Help us to begin each day in awe-filled gratitude for Your mercies, prayer-filled seeking of Your opportunities, and wisdom-led discernment of Your open and closed doors. In Jesus Name, Amein. #bemypeople #gathermypeople #bemydisciple #cultivatechrist #followhim https://www.instagram.com/p/CL4CP_uHCvE/?igshid=2yu47v068sha

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"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, 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. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." -Hebrews 12:1-3. He endured the cross. He endured the cross. How much can I endure when He endured the cross? Can I trust the pioneer and perfecter of my faith enough to fix my eyes upon Him instead of what I cannot fix? Jesus, I trust You. #bemypeople #gathermypeople #cultivatechrist #bemydisciple #heenduredthecross #followhim https://www.instagram.com/p/CLf4kAmF3mZ/?igshid=y66j3nq04e87

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"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, 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. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." -Hebrews 12:1-3. He endured the cross. He endured the cross. How much can I endure when He endured the cross? Can I trust the pioneer and perfecter of my faith enough to fix my eyes upon Him instead of what I cannot fix? Jesus, I trust You. #bemypeople #gathermypeople #cultivatechrist #bemydisciple #heenduredthecross #followhim https://www.instagram.com/p/CLf4abGlk-h/?igshid=k2bk9ueww891

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Do you ever feel like you are too conservative for some people and not conservative enough for the rest? This is so us! As we grew in following Christ and people shared "truths" with us, our zeal to honor God had us obeying rules that God wasn't requiring of us, although we didn't know it at the time. I know God honored our eager hearts so nothing was wasted, but we abandoned the extremes and finally arrived at this: Don't let anyone require something of you that God does not require of you. I've also seen believers who are rejecting legalism head straight into liberalism. Only in God's Word with God's guidance can we find the truth that sets us free. "His Spirit of Truth will guide us into all truth." John 16:13. "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:36. There is so much freedom in avoiding the extremes. Let's live set free! #bemypeople #gathermypeople #cultivatechrist #bemydisciple #freeindeed #followhim https://www.instagram.com/p/CLcQPFilMt6/?igshid=xj7cur7sspe9

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It's easy to confuse conviction as condemnation. God's Word puts "grace and truth" together (John 1:14-17, Colossians 1:6, 2 John 1:3) and admonishes "speaking the truth in love" (Ephesians 4:15), so obviously truth that is absent of grace and/or love is missing the mark. Conviction is that not so good feeling that prompts transforming sin into righteousness. It's a motivating, uplifting, life-changing step towards freedom. Condemnation is also a bad feeling, but it tears you down and leaves you feeling helplessly hopelessly chained to sin. Jesus brings conviction, while Satan brings condemnation. Because these both feel bad, it's important that we discern between the two, asking God for guidance and strength to endure the refining fires of conviction. #bemypeople #gathermypeople #cultivatechrist #bemydisciple #conviction #followhim https://www.instagram.com/p/CLDp1ENFFQw/?igshid=1ixsdo6kvaneu

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If you aren't familiar with Keith Green, he was a musician who sang of Christ from deep within his gut and shared God's Truth in life-convicting and heart-challenging ways. He had that obvious Christ-follower difference about him and his devotion was selflessly evident in his life. I feel his lyrics burning conviction: "I want to thank you, Lord, for being patient with me,Oh it's so hard to see, When my eyes are on me." Jesus, fix my eyes upon Thee so I can see You, not me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOfhr_AiZNk #bemypeople #cultivatechrist #gathermypeople #bemydisciple #makemylifeaprayer #keithgreen #followhim https://www.instagram.com/p/CK24KpGF73t/?igshid=bnaaltxghxtn

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Imagine God asking you to do the thing you feel least qualified to do. I love the quote that says that God equips the called, not calls the equipped. God transformed Moses’ weakness into something powerful, because of how powerful He is. His power flowing through us to build His Kingdom! What a powerful legacy. #gathermypeople #bemypeople #cultivatechrist #bemydisciple #followhim https://www.instagram.com/p/CKsIB5rln5g/?igshid=dbegcspstue5

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I have made more than my share of mistakes, many after being warned something would not go well. I think we all have, but when we’re in the thick of our disappointment, we need encouraged, not discouraged, built up, not torn down. Compassion helps us keep our passion for Christ in perspective. #compassion #bemypeople #gathermypeople #cultivatechrist #bemydisciple #followhim https://www.instagram.com/p/CKmOrBplWZZ/?igshid=1kzmczufcdbnz