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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Providence of God

A hand holding a leaf: The Breath of Life

The Breath of Life – Job 34:14

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God alone has life eternal and uncaused. The life of all other things comes from his uncaused life and depends on it.

In the shadow of your wings

In the Shadow of Your Wings – Psalm 57:1

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You may well experience suffering and physical hurt. But we can have confidence that we can find shelter in the shadow of his wings.

He spoke, and it came to be

He Spoke, and It Came To Be – Psalm 33:9

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The God who spoke creation into existence is still at work today. And I can trust that whatever he gives me to do, he will also enable me.

God has not forgotten you

God Has Not Forgotten You – Exodus 2:23-25

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Does it seem sometimes like God has forgotten you? If you are his, you can rest assured that he will act on your behalf when the time is best.

Coincidence or Providence

Coincidence or Providence – Esther 6:4

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Many things happen in our lives every day that seem to have no explanation. Are they simply coincidence or God's providence?

Creation and Providence

Creation and Providence – Doctrine 404

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Creation describes God's working in the origin of the universe while providence describes his ongoing management of his creation.

remember what God has done

Remember What God Has Done – Psalm 44:1

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There is real value and encouragement in remembering the past and what God has done in our lives as well as in the lives of many others.

Known by God

The Joy of Being Known by God – Psalm 139:1-6

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God knows me. He is protecting me. And he is near. That is so comforting. And it is more than I can comprehend. God is truly amazing!

Horses and Chariots of Fire

Surrounded by Horses and Chariots of Fire – 2 Kings 6:15-17

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Lord, open my eyes so that I can see your horses and chariots of fire that surround me. And encourage me to fearlessly take my stand for you.

Ask and it will be given to you

Ask, and It Will Be Given To You – Luke 11:9-10

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Jesus tells us to ask, and it will be given to us. This is not a blank check for all of our desires. But it means he'll provide what we need.

The Doctrine of the Work of God

The Doctrine of the Work of God

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What is the work of God? It involves creation of the cosmos as well as providence, the sustaining and governance of his creation.

creation and providence

What I Believe About Creation and Providence

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I believe that God is the creator of all that is. And that through his providence, he preserves and directs the affairs of this world.