The word is near you - in your mouth and in your heart (that is the word of faith which we preach Romans 10:8). First we see the promise as it is revealed by the Word of God. This is an inner sight, revelation, enlightenment. Then we speak it forth. We believe it in our heart and proclaim it with our mouth. This is God's special promise to me. Faith builds in our hearts as we speak God's Word, so then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God (Romans 10:17).

Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). Faith sees beyond the presumed impossibilities, into the realm of spiritual truth and power. It focuses on the promises of God instead of the problems at hand. It envisions the hand of God moving in response to faith. It magnifies God...

Have you ever wondered if your life has a purpose? The Word of God says you do - and your life is one that is both noble and desirable. Every believer was created by God to love and be loved. God loves you personally and individually, without limit or qualification. He desires to shower you with His affection and kindness. Let me assure you of several things:

God's love is the most important thing we can know about Him.

There are times when it is a sacrifice to offer praise to God, quite frankly, because we don't really want to. There are times when we are down or depressed or things aren't going well for us. When we feel this way - we don't really feel like praising the Lord. Yet the Bible is filled with admonition after admonition to give glory and praise and thanks to God. Psalm 106:1 says, "Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever."