Fresh Start of 2007

I believe that we all regularly need to find places to begin again in different areas of our lives. It's in these places that we need to draw a line separating us from all that we've known in the past and move forward with a new outlook based upon the truth of God's Word.In order to make a fresh start, we need to be willing to let go of what lies behind and take hold of what lies ahead. I believe this includes making a fresh start at how we see ourselves, the way we think God sees us, and what we see before us in our future. As we begin to see ourselves the way God sees us and get a good picture of the things that He desires to bring about in...

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Let go & learn to enjoy

by Joyce MeyerLiving by GraceWhen you and I learn how to live by grace, we can really begin to enjoy every single day of our lives.Grace is the power of God that enables us to do with ease what we could never do on our own—regardless of the amount of effort or struggle we put forth.When we attempt to use our own strength to try and be the person God wants us to be and do the things He has called us to do, we are operating in the flesh. Although God does call us to work, He does not call us to get into works of the flesh. It is important that we understand the difference, because when we move out of grace and into works, we end up frustrated and unable to enjoy our lives.In order for you and me to live by grace, free from frustration and experiencing the fullness of joy Jesus came to give us,...

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