The devil hates to see us doing good for God; he hates our attempts at growing more into the person God has called us to be. But we can rise above his attacks. If you fall, get back up. If you stumble, keep walking.
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nothing can separate you from Jesus’ love. You are forgiven and free.
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Each of those sacrifices—those growing pains—means we’re making progress toward becoming a better version of ourselves. “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”
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the Bible tells us God never tempts us. But sometimes he puts us in situations where we can grow, learn to trust his plan, and lean on his protection.
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That’s right—for every negative emotion you feel, for every drop of fear, there is a verse in the Bible that can encourage you and lift you up. God has left us Scripture to feel his comfort and his strength in hard times.
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open your heart to God and share with him all your concerns and fears. And thank him for his constant love and faithfulness. Ask him to help you grow in your faith and trust in his good plans.