Fiercely Loved

“The Lord is my portion and my inheritance,” says my soul; “Therefore I have hope in Him and wait expectantly for Him.”  The Lord is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him, To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word]. LAMENTATIONS 3:24‭-‬25 AMP In Christ, we have our inheritance in God. Hope and wait patiently for Him. He has the perfect timing, stop rushing to nowhere. The Lord never disappoints those who Hope in Him, those who Rely and Trust solely in Him. Keep Hope alive in you. #FiercelyLoved❣

But he did not doubt or waver in unbelief concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and empowered by faith, giving glory to God, being fully convinced that God had the power to do what He had promised. ROMANS 4:20‭-‬21 AMP Do you still believe all that God promised to do?? Has circumstances pushed the promises out of your mind so much that you feel God has left you? Do not waver in your faith, praise Him while you wait, because not only does He have the power to do, His Words don't return to Him void. Don't allow unbelief to prolong the actualization of God's Promises in your life. Keep The Faith!! #FiercelyLoved❣

Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm], But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory. PROVERBS 11:14 AMP Who do you take counsel from? This is a very important question as the person can make or break you. You need to apply wisdom in choosing your counsellors. Surround yourself with people who you know can help you on the journey of a "Better You". People who will uplift you, and not put you down. The Best Counsellor is The Holy Spirit. But, do you recognise His Voice?? - Selah. #FiercelyLoved❣

O give thanks to the Lord , for He is good; For His compassion and lovingkindness endure forever! PSALMS 107:1 AMP Our God is Forever Faithful, He is Eternally Sincere, and Perpetually Kind. Praise Him, For His Love Endures Forever. #FiercelyLoved❣

For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith activated and expressed and working through love. GALATIANS 5:6 AMP For LOVE is the greatest of all. The greatest commandments given to us is To Love God and love others. We are to do everything in love since God is Love and we were made in His image. We are not under The Law but under Grace because God loves us. The one thing that counts is FAITH expressed through LOVE. #FiercelyLoved❣

“Behold, God, my salvation! I will trust and not be afraid, For the Lord God is my strength and song; Yes, He has become my salvation.” ISAIAH 12:2 AMP I know certain situation can be overwhelming, and sometimes, you feel like you are all alone and God is just not listening. Remember God's goodness in the past and put your Trust in Him. Do not be afraid and rely in The Lord your Strength. Trust that He will deliver you once again. Rejoice!! For it is settled! #FiercelyLoved❣

And those who know Your name [who have experienced Your precious mercy] will put their confident trust in You, For You, O Lord, have not abandoned those who seek You. PSALMS 9:10 AMP Trust in The Lord always, He does not abandon those who diligently seek Him. Trust in His Name Forever. #FiercelyLoved❣

Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors and gain an overwhelming victory through Him who loved us [so much that He died for us]. ROMANS 8:37 AMP We have The Victory in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory to God! Hallelujah!!! #FiercelyLoved❣

Who is the one who condemns us? Christ Jesus is the One who died [to pay our penalty], and more than that, who was raised [from the dead], and who is at the right hand of God interceding [with the Father] for us. ROMANS 8:34 AMP No more condemnation because Jesus lives. Our King is forever interceeding for us. He Reigns Forever Hallelujah!!! #FiercelyLoved❣

For the one who sows to his flesh [his sinful capacity, his worldliness, his disgraceful impulses] will reap from the flesh ruin and destruction, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. GALATIANS 6:8 AMP This Easter weekend, instead of just making it another annual celebration, can you take a step and re-evaluate your life. Are you sowing to reap eternal life or to reap eternal damnation? God is not mocked, whatever a man sows, he will reap. Let the Grace available not be taken for granted. #FiercelyLoved❣

And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature together with its passions and appetites. GALATIANS 5:24 AMP Christ died for our sins  that we might die to sin. He was crucified with our sins. As Christians, we are called to live by The Spirit and not by the flesh. The flesh is subjected to sinful practices and it is under the law. But by The Spirit we can live above the sinful nature. You are a New Creation in Christ,  Live as one! Have a Blessed Easter weekend. #FiercelyLoved❣

“But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” says the Lord , “I will put My law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they will be My people. JEREMIAH 31:33 AMP Are you God's own? Do you have His Law on the pages of your heart? Do you live your life as a pleasing sacrifice? Are you a worthy example for others to emulate? Being God's own does not mean perfection (frankly, no human is perfect). It means being sold out to Christ, living for Him. Not your Will but God's Will (especially when it's difficult). You are God's Child, live as such. Have a good day. #FiercelyLoved❣

The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief corner stone . This is from the Lord  and is His doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. PSALMS 118:22‭-‬23 AMP Jesus is our cornerstone, but for His sacrifice we would not be saved. God loves us so much that He gave us His son to save us from eternal damnation. What a marvellous God we serve!! The Lord's doing is marvellous in our lives, we would rejoice and be glad in it 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 Hallelujah!!! #FiercelyLoved❣

nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the [unlimited] love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. ROMANS 8:39 AMP The fall of Man could not separate us from God's love. In order for us to have easier access to His (constantly) available love, He became flesh, and gave His Life for ours. Nothing whatsoever can separate us from His Love. Not life, nor death, nor sin. Hallelujah!!!!! #FiercelyLoved❣

Let your character [your moral essence, your inner nature] be free from the love of money [shun greed—be financially ethical], being content with what you have; for He has said, “I will never [under any circumstances] desert you [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], nor will I forsake or let you down  or relax My hold on you [assuredly not]!” HEBREWS 13:5 AMP Do not let greed consume you, be content with what you have. Hold on to God, for He has promised to never leave nor forsake you. I decree that this week, EVERYTHING will turn around for your good, things will line up in your favour, In Jesus' Name (Amen) #FiercelyLoved❣

O Lord , You have heard the desire of the humble and oppressed; You will strengthen their heart, You will incline Your ear to hear,  To vindicate and obtain justice for the fatherless and the oppressed, So that man who is of the earth will no longer terrify them. PSALMS 10:17‭-‬18 AMP God hears the prayers of His people, He doesn't leave them unanswered. He is a just God, He fights for His own. He is our Everything!! #FiercelyLoved❣

When all has been heard, the end of the matter is: fear God [worship Him with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is almighty God] and keep His commandments, for this applies to every person. ECCLESIASTES 12:13 AMP Fear God and keep His  statutes. Honour His name forever. #FiercelyLoved❣

Whoever seeks to save his life will [eventually] lose it [through death], and whoever loses his life [in this world] will keep it [from the consequences of sin and separation from God]. LUKE 17:33 AMP Are you living for The Now or are you living for Afterlife? Don't be so focused on gaining the whole world, that you lose your soul. Focus on your soul and every other thing will be added. #FiercelyLoved❣

Remain in Me, and I [will remain] in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself without remaining in the vine, neither can you [bear fruit, producing evidence of your faith] unless you remain in Me. JOHN 15:4 AMP You can do nothing effectively unless you abide in Christ. He speeds up the process and crowns your effort with good success. Remain in Him so you can bear fruit in and out of season. #FiercelyLoved ❣

‘Ah Lord God ! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! There is nothing too difficult or too wonderful for You— JEREMIAH 32:17 AMP There is absolutely nothing too difficult or too great for Our Sovereign God to do. He can cause a change in any situation in a second. Keep trusting Him. #FiercelyLoved ❣

“Counsel is mine and sound wisdom; I am understanding, power and strength are mine. PROVERBS 8:14 AMP Counsel and sound judgement is of The Lord. Do you need direction in any capacity, ask Him. He divinely directs, not as men direct. You can be assured you would always make the right decision when you follow His leading. He has insight into all things and into all minds, that's an edge for you. All Power and Strength belongs to Him. Let Him lead you. #FiercelyLoved❣

And the Lord said, “My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest [by bringing you and the people into the promised land].” EXODUS 33:14 AMP God is with us in all we do, His presence is a strong tower. He has promised us rest as long as we follow His leading. Stay calm and allow Him to be God over your life. Stay calm and trust Him to be in control. Stay calm and rest in Him. #FiercelyLoved ❣

Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty [conceited, self-important, exclusive], but associate with humble people [those with a realistic self-view]. Do not overestimate yourself. Never repay anyone evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper in the sight of everyone. ROMANS 12:16‭-‬17 AMP Be at Peace with all man. Live right and be humble. #FiercelyLoved❣

For everyone who keeps on asking receives, and he who keeps on seeking finds, and to him who keeps on knocking, it will be opened. MATTHEW 7:8 AMP He that gives seed to the sower, and clothes the birds is always ready to give you what you ask in His Will (and even much more). But are you always positioned to receive? May you not miss your set time to receive (Amen!).

What then shall we say to all these things? If God is for us, who can be [successful] against us? ROMANS 8:31 AMP Nobody can be against us because we have The Lord on our side. But for His Grace, we would be gone. Be rest assured that God is with you and hence, NOTHING, and NO ONE, can stand against you. They will all bow to The Mighty Power of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

With this in view, we constantly pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of your calling [to faith] and with [His] power fulfill every desire for goodness, and complete [your] every work of faith, so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you [by what you do], and you in Him, according to the [precious] grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 THESSALONIANS 1:11‭-‬12 AMP May God's Grace empower us to do good, and may Christ be glorified in us. Amen!!

And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. ROMANS 8:28 AMP In this wonderful month of April, God is working everything out for your good, lines are falling unto you in pleasant places. Things are shifting and aligning for your sake. God is settling all that pertains to you. (Amen) Have a blessed April.

“For the vision is yet for the appointed [future] time It hurries toward the goal [of fulfillment]; it will not fail. Even though it delays, wait [patiently] for it, Because it will certainly come; it will not delay. Habakkuk 2:3 (AMP) God will always do whatever He says. Thought it tarries, wait for it. Never doubt His promises, do not let the devil rob you of your blessings. Just Believe!!

But the lovingkindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who [reverently] fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children, PSALMS 103:17 AMP His Mercies are new every morning. His Love is eternal and unconditional. His Faithfulness never ceases. He is eternally sincere and forever steadfast. Great is our God!!!

Honor the Lord with your wealth And with the first fruits of all your crops (income);  Then your barns will be abundantly filled And your vats will overflow with new wine. PROVERBS 3:9‭-‬10 AMP Honour The Lord with all that you have and you will lack nothing.

Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God. COLOSSIANS 3:16 AMP Let Christ's message fill you richly, let it bring the much needed change that should come with it. Let your life be renewed and transformed by God's Word.

Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment]. HEBREWS 4:16 AMP The devil would have us believe that once we sin, we become "rejects", hence we should run from God. It becomes difficult to pray, we can't even ask for forgiveness because we think we have done the unthinkable and God has closed off from us. That's just the devil projecting fear. God is waiting for us to come back home. We were forgiven thousands of years ago even before we committed the sin. No, this doesn't mean we should continue in sin, but God's Grace is available for us and He wants us to leverage on that, not run from Him. May we leverage on God's Grace to live right and may we be released from  the bondage of sin and fear (A