God Chooses You
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.—1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.—John 15:7 (ESV)
The more time you spend in prayer, reading the Bible and considering your purpose in life, the more blessings and benefits you will reap. Doubt, fears and worries can reappear during times of stress, but don’t give up. Keep on praying. There is always more to learn.
Lord God, I praise You, bless You and rely on You for my every need.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.—1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver.—Psalm 66:10 (NIV)
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.—Hebrews 6:19–20 (NIV)