Or do you feel like God has pulled away from you because of something you’ve done?

You might feel far from God, but He isn’t far from you.

Ephesians 2 tells us that because of the work of God’s Son, Jesus, on the cross, we are brought near.

Jesus came and preached peace to us who are far and to us who are near. That word, peace, means wholeness.

Jesus reconciles us to God to bring us near. And it doesn’t depend on us; it depends on Him, and the work is done. If you feel far from God, why don’t you just turn your heart to Him today?

Say, “Jesus, I feel far. But I know you’ve done all that is needed for me to be near. Thank you, Lord. Forgive me. In the name of Jesus, amen.”

Always remember there is hope with God.

"He brought this Good News of peace to you Gentiles who were far away from him, and peace to the Jews who were near." Ephesians 2:17

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It’s important. It’s from God. When it’s in control? That’s wonderful. But chasing fantasies?! That’s a trap and a recipe for disaster.

In Proverbs 28 it says this, “Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty. A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one who is eager to get rich will not go unpunished.”

Pop culture today tends to claim false routes to peace: self-forgiveness, manifesting… These are cheap imitations of truth, and they will destroy you.

Come instead, to God. He paid the penalty Himself and made the full payment on your behalf. And now, right now, He offers you new life.

Always remember, there is hope with God. I’m Andrew Palau.

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You’re probably saying, “What’s wrong with you, Wendy? Of course not. I’m here, I’m breathing, there’s blood in my veins, my heart is beating.”

Could I ask you, though, “Are you dead spiritually?”

Every one of us has a spiritual side. Physically, yes, we’re alive, but is the spiritual side of us alive, or dead?

Ephesians 2 tells us that there are things we do that bring death to our spiritual lives. Things that destroy us and the people around us.

But there is another way. Jesus, because of His great love, offers us life. Because of His mercy, He says, I took death so that you can experience spiritual life- life that is truly life.

Are you dead spiritually? You can have life!

Always remember there is hope with God.

"The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life." John 10:10

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