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what I believe

 


It is important to know what you believe.  In fact when our beliefs are weak or even unknown, we will be confused about truth.  The things that happen to us and the people around us will be able to shake us when all the time God intends for us to be convinced and strong.


1 Timothy 1:12  NLT 

…But I am not ashamed of it, for I know the one in whom I trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until the day of his return.


We ought to know what we believe and why we believe.  That understanding may change a lot for us.  It will give us confidence when some of the most difficult things come in to our lives.  Confidence in God will also give us peace and joy on a daily basis.


I often wake with a song on my mind.  This is something God does, and I am grateful.  Today that song was I Believe by Phil Wickham.  Read some of the lyrics.


I Believe by Phil Wickham 


I believe there is one salvation

One doorway that leads to life

One redemption, one confession

I believe in the name of Jesus Christ, hey


I believe in the crucifixion

By His blood, I have been set free

I believe in the resurrection

Hallelujah, His life is death's defeat


All praise to God the Father

All praise to Christ the Son

All praise to the Holy Spirit

Our God has overcome

The King who was and is and evermore will be

In Jesus mighty name, I believe


I believe, I believe

I believe in the hope of Heaven

He's preparing a place for me

Far beyond what hearts imagine

Ears have heard or eyes have seen


I believe that a day is coming

He's returning to claim His bride

Light the altar, keep it burning

See the Lamb who rose a roaring Lion…


No, I'll never be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ

How could I ever walk away from the One who saved my life?

No, I'll never be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ

How could I ever walk away from the One who saved my life?

Oh, no, I'll never be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ

How could I ever walk away from the One who saved my life? Yeah …


I believe, I believe

I believe, I believe


That is a powerful song.  But it is not the song or the song writer that holds the power.  This power is held in the one who is believed in.  God himself is that person.  Our faith, our hope, our confidence is in Christ alone.


May we be convinced and hold tight to our faith in God.  Know what you believe!


Romans 8:38-39  NLT  

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. 39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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