Promise from Psalm 103:11-12

"For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving kindness toward those who fear Him. As far as the east is from the west so far has He removed our transgressions from us."

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Think about it . . .east and west can never meet!
This is a symbolic portrait of God's forgiveness - when he forgives our sin, he separates it from us and doesn't even remember it! We need never wallow in the past, for God forgives & forgets.

Promise from 2 Chronicles 7:14

"If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

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There are 4 provisions God requires for forgiveness.
1. Humble yourself by admitting your sins.
2. Pray to God, asking for forgiveness.
3. Seek God continually.
4. Turn from sinful behavior.

True repentance is more than talk - it is changed behavior!

Whether we sin individually, as a group, or as a nation, following these steps will lead to forgiveness. God will answer our earnest prayers.

Promise from Lamentations 3:22-23

"Because of the Lord's GREAT love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is Thy faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23

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Jeremiah knew from persoanl experience about God's faithfulness. God had promised that punishment would follow disobedience, and it did! But God also had promised future restoration and blessing, and Jeremiah knew that God would keep that promise also.

Trusting in God's faithfulness day by day makes us confident in his great promises for the future.

Promise from John 15:5-8

" I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Fahter's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."

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Remaining in Christ means, believing that he is God's Son, confessing that Jesus is our Savior and Lord, and doing what God says in obedience, finally continuing to believe the gospel and relating in love to the community of believers, and those searching to know Jesus Christ.

Promise from Hebrews 4:1-2

"Since, the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith."

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Just as in the days of the early Christian church, difficulties of the present moment overshadowed the reality of God's promise and the people doubted that God would fulfill his promises. When we trust our own efforts instead of Christ's power, we too are in danger of turning back.

That is part of our faith, STANDING on His PROMISES when we can not see what is ahead!!!!!!

Promise from James 1:5

"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." James 1:5

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You would be a fool not to want wisdom. Using God's principles in our everyday lives is the most important purpose of our studies. Wisdom is the ability to make good use of knowledge, to recognize right from wrong in simple words, good judgment.

1 Kings 4:29 "God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. Solomon's wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the men of the East. He was wiser than any other man. His fame spread to all the surrounding nations. He spoke 3,000 proverbs and his songs numbered a thousand and five."

AMAZING. I earnestly desire great wisdom. The passage tells us all we need do is ask God for it and it will be given generously to anyone. AMAZING!!!

Promise from Revelation 1:3

"Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near." Revelation 1:3

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Just this week I read that 50% of the homes in America are void of books. That's right!!! There are people out there who do not know the joy reading a book. That includes the MOST important book, the BIBLE. I am humbled by the gift God has given me. I can pick up God's Holy Word at any time and read His Promises and take comfort knowing that My heavenly Father is always with me.