God * washes the scarlet sins of His children white as snow * advocates for the vulnerable * is the Spirit of wisdom and understanding.

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As God’s child, it’s natural to long for God’s promises to come to fruition sooner rather than later. But our sovereign God has a good plan for the unfolding of history. Trust His timing, and live faithfully in the waiting. One day, our “governors” will be “peace,” and our “rulers” will be “well-being.” “Salvation” and “praise” will be our walls and gates. (Isaiah 60:17-18) - TV

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We were in a hopeless state of lostness, but God Himself intervened for our salvation by His own will and power. He is the Redeemer Who saves the repentant. He seals us with His Holy Spirit. We are forever His. - TV

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We can’t begin to comprehend the depths of the thoughts of God! We trust in what He’s revealed to us, believing that what we don’t know is consistent and infinitely more beautiful than what we do know - He is loving, He is good, He is just, He is merciful, He is wise - beyond the nth degree! One day, we’ll see Him face to face and in all of His glory! And worship will be our only right and appropriate response. - TV

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Many Israelites in both the Old and New Testaments fasted as a ritual. Their appearance of piety thinly veiled lives devoted to pursuing their own pleasures, disregarding the deep and real needs of those around them. God’s desire and intent for fasting was for people to express hearts of mourning over their sin and repentance. They were to live lives of compassionate action, expressing love for God by caring for the oppressed and the helpless. Are your prayers and actions consistent with God’s heart? Consider a fast to help you spend dedicated time realigning your priorities with His. - TV

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“Yes, the world is broken. But don’t be offended by it. Instead, thank God that He’s intervened in it, and He’s going to restore it to everything it was meant to be. His kingdom is breaking through, bit by bit. Recognize it, and wonder at it.” - Brant Hansen

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“Abram believed the Lord, and He credited it to him as righteousness.” - Genesis 15:6