For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 NLT
The world is the object of My love.
Looking down from heaven, I dearly prized the people of all nations.
Understanding the hopelessness of the human situation,
I compassionately and mercifully provided a perfect solution.
Observing sinners scurrying around like cockroaches in dark alleys,
I sent Holy Light to show them a nobler way to live.
My Son is the offering of My love.
I am Love—I proved it once and for all by sending Jesus to earth
to make it possible for you to be My friend forever.
I did not dispatch My Son to condemn and pass sentence on you—
but to forgive you of your transgressions.
The bloody sacrifice on Skull Hill was the highest price He could pay.
He suffered excruciatingly when He took your sins on His shoulders.
Belief is the opportunity of my love.
Relying on Jesus places you in My eternal care.
Believing means more than nodding your head in mental assent—
it means trusting His words and relying on Him for power to change.
Jesus’ death on the cross is the only remedy for your sin.
Your eternal destiny hinges on what you do with My Son.
Eternal life is the optimism of My love.
Not guilty is the verdict I reach when you kneel in repentance and faith.
Safe and sound is your ensured state when you surrender to Me.
Eternal life is not just living forever—without Me, that would be hell.
Eternal life is a new earthly life in time—
and a heavenly life without death, sickness, or evil in eternity.
How can you be sure I will honor this insurance policy? You have My Word.
That night God appeared to Solomon in a dream and said,
“What do you want? Ask and I will give it to you!”
2 Chronicles 1:7 NLT
I am the Omnipresent God. I do not give you an Aladdin’s lamp you can rub to make a genie appear who will grant three selfish wishes. I do something better—I give you My Word lamp to guide on right paths. Far superior to a fairy-tale spirit who does your bidding, I am your Travel Companion on life’s highway who answers your prayers in line with My perfect will.
Wish for serenity in a chaotic world—I will grant it. Yearn for peace in pandemonium—I will bless you with it. Desperately need Me—I will be with you every hour, day and night, around the clock.
I am the Omnipotent God. I am infinite; you are finite. I am immortal; you are mortal. I am almighty; you are frail.
Wish for strength to meet life’s challenges—I will grant it. Plead for power to deal with problems—I will give what you need. Seek wisdom to know how to live—I will bless your mind. Pray for backbone to follow through when I show you the right way—I will fortify your will. Set your heart on soaring above mediocrity, running faster than sin, and walking farther than faintheartedness—I will make it happen.
I am the Omniscient God. Reverence for Me is the first thing you need to learn. Respecting Me is the fundamental principle of faith. Fear of Jehovah is a kindergarten lesson—you will never know anything until you know Me. I am Alpha—the beginning of grace. I am Omega—the end of truth. I am Heaven’s Holy Alphabet of reality from A to Z. Wisdom’s treasures are hidden in Christ—the better acquainted you are with Him, the wiser you will be.
Wish for sagacity to make wise choices morally, physically, relationally, and spiritually—I will grant it. Yearn for perspective on puzzling situations—I will provide behind-the-scenes insight into providence. My power working within you can do infinitely more than you can wish.
Dare to ask for more than skeptics think possible, to hope for more than worldlings think credible, to dream for more than cynics think logical, and to wish for more than atheists and agnostics think attainable. Remember who I am—no fanciful genie, the Faithful God!
Wish on the Bright Morning Star who inspires your long nights, illuminates your confusing mazes, and energizes your weak knees—and everything your heart desires will come to you.
God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the Devil, for God was with him. Acts 10:38 NLT
Anointed by My Presence, you can conduct heaven’s serious business.
When your mind and heart are controlled by My Holy Spirit, you can—
care for people sacrificially, not just look out for your own interests;
experience invulnerable joy, even in unpleasant circumstances;
stay calm under pressure, even if everything nailed down comes loose;
know peace you cannot explain, even in the eye of a storm;
demonstrate kindness to everyone, including those with no time for you;
be generous-hearted to the needy, giving freely as I have given you;
stay faithful to My cause, though you may feel like quitting;
treat others gently, out of gratitude for My gentleness with you;
demonstrate supernatural self-control, taking the moral high ground.
Do My business prayerfully.
Activated by My power, you will be up and running in an applied faith life.
Independently of Me, you are powerless; leaning on Me, you are powerful.
My gospel is the greatest force – saving from hell, guaranteeing heaven.
My strength is unequaled – enabling you to survive any circumstance.
Depend on My unmatched omnipotence and soar higher than mediocrity.
Trust My incomparable omniscience and run farther than temptation.
Rely on My unfailing omnipresence and walk farther than faintheartedness.
Do more than meditate—move; do more than believe—behave.
Do My business practically.
Assisted by My pattern, you can know clearly what I expect of you.
Jesus did not sit around doing nothing wrong – He went around doing good.
There is a name for knowing what you ought to do and not doing it – sin.
My work involves more than going in circles becoming a big wheel.
If you really love Me, you will unquestioningly obey Me.
If you sincerely follow Me, you will not stop when the road gets rough.
Do more than ask what would Jesus do? Do it!
Do My business promptly.
Awed by My peace, you can stay on an even keel even on troubled seas.
I am your Center of Gravity – your life’s government is in My hands.
I am the Wonderful Counselor guiding you through perplexity’s maze.
I am the Mighty God strengthening you for battles with the evil one.
I am the Everlasting Father stabilizing you in changing situations.
I am the Prince of Peace teaching you to how to relax even in chaos.
I lovingly embrace you and faithfully carry you close to My heart. What difference does it really make? All the difference in the world! When you follow Me as your Shepherd, I take good care of you.
Hungry? I alone can satisfy your heart’s deepest hunger. Like a sheep after a satisfying meal, you lie down in a green meadow to take a nap—content.
Falling apart under stress? Take My hand—I will lead you by peaceful streams where you will not be frightened and you can enjoy My poise.
Tottering? Look to Me and find strength for life’s challenges—soar higher than mediocrity, run faster than temptation, walk farther than lethargy. Find renewed energy in the pleasure of My company.
Yearning to be holy? My paths are right and honorable—walk on them and grow in My likeness.
Troubled at the thought of dying? Do not fear—I am with you. I will protect and comfort you as you cross the dark valley to the city of light.
Encircled by foes? Take a seat at My table—enjoy a meal with Me.
Hurting? Divine hospitality cures your headache and heartache.
Unhappy? Look around—then look up and thank Me for the overflowing blessings in your life. I do not just hang one star in the sky—I spangle your nights with countless awesome constellations. I do not plant only a single flower for your viewing enjoyment—I arrange whole fields. I do more than toss you an occasional blessing—blessings cascade from My heart to yours day after day.
Feeling unloved in an uncaring world? Nestle near My heart, and My goodness and unfailing love will warm yours. It can indeed be a cold, cruel world—as I learned firsthand when I visited your tilted planet—but I am the heartwarming God.
Longing for permanence? Heaven on earth will bring you an unchanging address. Better than hope-so, maybe-so, guess-so talk—know-so confidence faces forever with unflinching faith in your Shepherd. I am your Center of Gravity—everything you need in time and in eternity.
Were not our hearts greatly moved and burning within us while He was talking with us on the road as He opened and explained to us the sense of the Scriptures? Luke 24:32 THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE
Saddened by emptiness?
Obey Me, and I will make Myself real to you.
Trade a long face for a smile—be a good advertisement for the gospel.
I am your Source of Music—sing out for the entire world to hear.
Entombed by loneliness?
You are never alone—I walk alongside you on every road you travel.
When perplexing cares crowd your heart, I console and cheer you.
I am your Greatest Friend—you have not lost Me, so dance for joy.
Afraid of death?
Hear My reassuring voice and overcome Satan-coaxed anxiety.
Death Valley terror disappears as you realize shadows mean Light.
I am your Life—I will defeat all enemies, so count on ultimate victory.
Losing hope?
Open the eyes of your heart and envision My promised bright future.
Wait patiently for My new world to materialize—be brave-hearted.
I am your Center of Gravity—hide in Me and unflinchingly trust.
Perplexed by despair?
Guilt, death, hopelessness, angst, and gloom burden your heart.
Grace, vitality, hope, faith, mercy, and freedom bless your heart.
I am your Redeemer—hang on for dear life—all is well.
Walk life’s road with Me—and I will change dejection to delight,
skepticism to optimism, despair to hope, restlessness to tranquility,
depression to ecstasy, self-pity to praise, and doubt to worship.
Your eyes will see the king in all his splendor, and you will see a land that stretches into the distance. You will see Zion as a place of worship and celebration. You will see Jerusalem a city quiet and secure. Isaiah 33:17, 20 NLT
Earth’s rulers are only human, so moral darkness encircles the globe.
One day you will see the King of kings in His majesty and beauty.
There is Light at the end of the tunnel.
There is a far nobler use of life than pursuing personal ambition.
Egocentricity is a dead-end street; selfishness shrivels the soul.
There is purpose after the death of self-centeredness.
Sin tantalizes, then breaks your heart; pleasures lure, but do not last.
Take the long view—look forward to joys that will last forever.
There is bliss after the end of the world.
Peace and quiet are elusive dreams in your current experience.
One day you will feast your eyes on new Jerusalem—City of Peace.
There is calm after the storm.
Life, you know, is fragile—fearful insecurity defines the human situation.
Death, grief, heartache, and pain will be obsolete in the new world.
There is safety after the termination of crime.
Does it seem to you that some people get away with murder?
Over the horizon, a holy holocaust is starting to blaze up.
There is fairness at the end of the day.
Christ’s glorious kingdom will outshine any empire the world has known.
In fact, the nations will bask in His favor and honor Him above all else.
There is paradise beyond the stars.
Though you do not see your Savior now, you certainly will one day.
No longer harassed by sin and death, you will celebrate eternal victory.
There is a heavenly reward at faith’s finish line.
