No circumstance, person, or difficulty can stop the plans and the promises of God.

It's true the Holy Spirit alone can reproduce the character of our Lord Jesus, and we must always abide in Christ. But the Bible also makes us active partners in the process, and we must be diligent to do our part. "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed".

Confession basically means saying the same thing about your sin as God says. So if you say you want to develop integrity, but you're not willing to face the rough parts and confess them, you won't get there.

Above all else, He loves you and chose to measure that love out not in words, but in blood. He loves you enough to give you the greatest gift conceivable. Would such a love allow you to suffer without purpose?

The happiest people I know are those who have an obsession to the obedience of God.

If you face a challenging task from God today, ask yourself, "How would Jesus handle this?" Then go and do the same.

If you are a Christian, your search for approval should be over.