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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These words of wisdom are from the Bible, ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭28‬, verses 13‬-‭14‬. When we’ve done wrong, we have a choice to make, don’t we?

I just want to challenge you:

Do not hide any longer. Only God can really deal with your past, and set you free, and help you to move forward. God is merciful. You expect a hammer, and He greets you with an embrace.

His mercy is for you today. Leave your sin behind forever and walk in the light of a new day, with God as your Savior and your companion for life.

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

"People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. Blessed are those who fear to do wrong, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble." Proverbs 28:13-14

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Your own actions? Man, I have been there myself, and I know that we may be searching for pleasure and fun; it becomes harder and harder to find it and harder to live with ourselves. I’ve felt that.

The wrongs in your life, what the Bible calls sin, will eventually destroy you. I don’t say that to judge you. I just understand. Life gets complicated. Maybe others had a hand in the destruction of your dreams and your life. But for your part, you can own up to it.

Bring it to the Lord; bring it before God— all of the wrongs that you’ve done. The sin of your life, even your failures, the things that you just regret…bring it to the One who can transform it— it’s Jesus.

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

"People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy." Proverbs 28:13

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Enlightenment means to see, to shine on, to brighten, or illuminate.

Ephesians 1 tells us that the eyes of our hearts can be enlightened to know the hope that God has called us to!

We can be enlightened to know God, to understand that He calls us to a life of hope!

I think of my son when he was little, crying in his crib, feeling alone in the dark of his little bedroom. He would call out for us. The moment that we walked in the room and we turned on the light, he would settle into peace. And we’d say, “Here we are. Here we are.”

This is the hope that we’re called to. Do you hear God saying to you, “I’m here”? Let Him enlighten your heart today.

Always remember there is hope with God.

"I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance." Ephesians 1:18

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If you tend to a tree, it bears fruit, right?

But in contrast… When something is abandoned and neglected, it decays, and it becomes a deplorable sight to look at…especially to the one who is responsible— the one who was supposed to tend it.

The Lord will care for you if you let Him. So, let Him! Ask God to come and draw you close to Himself. Ask Him to tend you and help you flourish like a well-tended tree so that you will bear fruit. He’s ready to do it, and He longs to do it— to take care of you. But He’s not invasive. The choice is yours to make.

Will you choose today once and for all the abundant life that God has for you?

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

"As workers who tend a fig tree are allowed to eat the fruit, so workers who protect their employer’s interests will be rewarded." Proverbs 27:18

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If you have children, you love them unconditionally. But raising them, caring for them, guiding them, providing for them…has not been free.

As a person, it’s cost you a lot! Yet, you would not do it any other way.

True love is a great sacrifice. And the love that God has for us is free to us to receive. But it cost Him everything.

Ephesians 1 tells us that He has freely given us redemption, adoption, forgiveness. And we can freely receive it. It is a great gift!

And this is true love, sacrificial love. Real love. Not a trivial idea of free love, but a lay down your life kind of love.

Always remember there is hope with God. This is Wendy Palau.

"He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. 8 He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding." Ephesians 1:7-8

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