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)
“I am he, I am he who will sustain you.”—Isaiah 46:4 (NIV)
C.C. Scott wrote, “The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it.” God has given you a resilient spirit. Because of your faith, you can learn from your mistakes and bounce back wiser, stronger and better. When fear and adversity strike, your spirit can rise to the occasion.
Dear Lord, You fill my spirit with courage and hope. You renew me with Your presence and help me grow each and every day.
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)