LG Family & Friends:
In Life Group on Saturday we heard Naked Eyes singing Promises, Promises, I knew you’d never keep, and we saw Gru pinky promise to show up to the dance recital but he failed. This must have been how Moses felt about God’s promises. God laid out a detailed vision and plan for Moses and gave him the tools to succeed. Moses relayed the plan to the other leaders and everybody had buy-in and worshipped God. Then Moses went to Pharaoh with the message. Pharaoh laughed at the idea, made fun of Moses, and forced the Israelites to work harder. The Israelite leaders turned on Moses and told him that he would be judged by God and to leave them alone. God told Moses to go back to Pharaoh and Moses started singing the Naked Eyes song (rough interpretation).
So what does that mean for us as believers? God has a plan and God has given us promises. We can pack up when we hit adversity or we can stay in the game and be a participant in God’s plan that will happen with our without us.
I handed out a list of 365 promises of God to the LG and asked you to circle one or two promises that were meaningful to you. Our LG chose 41 of the 365. My challenge to you this week is to claim these promises and have confidence that God will follow through. Read through these at dinner with the family. Meditate on a couple each day.
1. If you search for Me with all your heart, you will find me. Jeremiah 29:13
2. My love will persevere through every situation. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
3. Not one of My promises will ever fail you. Joshua 23:14
4. I have chosen the weak things of this world to confound the strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27
5. I have brought you close through the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13
6. Commit all that you do to Me and your plans will be successful. Proverbs 16:3
7. I will never abandon you. Hebrews 13:5
8. Humble yourself before Me and in time I will exalt you. 1 Peter 5:6
9. I have cancelled all your sin and made you alive in Jesus Christ. Colossians 2:13-14
10. My Spirit will help you in your weakness. Romans 8:26
11. You can do all things through Jesus Christ who gives you strength. Philippians 4:13
12. I will teach your children My ways and give them great peace. Isaiah 54:13
13. I will not forget the love you have shown Me by serving others. Hebrews 6:10
14. I will repay those who are kind to the poor. Proverbs 19:17
15. Nothing will be impossible for those who have even a little faith. Matthew 17:19-20
16. I will reveal My secrets to those who fear Me. Psalm 25:14
17. When you walk through the fires of adversity, you will not be burned. Isaiah 43:2
18. My love for you will last forever. Jeremiah 31:3
19. Do not be sad, for My joy is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
20. I will strengthen you with feet like a deer so you can reach great heights. Habakkuk 3:19
21. If you share with the needy, My glory will guard your back. Isaiah 58:7-8
22. I am near to you whenever you cry out. Deuteronomy 4:7
23. When problems arise, call to Me and I will answer you. Psalm 86:7
24. If you walk in the light, the blood of My Son Jesus will cleanse you from all sin. 1 John 1:7
25. Trust in Me, and do not be afraid of what others can do to you. Psalm 56:11
26. I give power to the exhausted and I strengthen the weak. Isaiah 40:29
27. I bind up the brokenhearted and I will comfort all who mourn. Isaiah 61:1-2
28. I will forgive your sins and then forget them. Hebrews 8:12
29. I carry your burdens every day. Psalm 68:19
30. I will always be close when you need My comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
31. When you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will be with you. Psalm 23:4
32. I love to sing over you with loud shouts of joy. Zephaniah 3:17
33. My angels will surround all who fear Me. Psalm 34:7
34. I watch over you and I listen for your prayers. 1 Peter 3:12
35. I have chosen you to be My own precious possession. Deuteronomy 7:6
36. My love is patient and kind, and does not keep track of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
37. I am your rock and your salvation, a fortress that cannot be shaken. Psalm 62:2
38. I am very close to those who have a broken heart. Psalm 34:18
39. If you pray to Me in secret, I will reward you openly. Matthew 6:6
40. I will provide what you need every day. Matthew 6:11
41. Nothing in all creation will ever separate you from My love. Romans 8:35-39
Be Intentional.
Travis
