Gavin Grant

Loving and obeying God always works

Joshua 22:1-5 (NLT)
Then Joshua called together the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.

Motivation NOT to be a slave to sin

Romans 6:17-18 (NLT)
Thank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you wholeheartedly obey this teaching we have given you.

Motivation to obey God

Psalm 119:56 (NLT)
This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments.

Psalm 119:58-62 (NLT)
With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised.

Trying to obey God

Psalm 119:1-10 (NLT)
Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD.

Obey All of God's laws - do not break any of them

James 2:10-13 (NLT)
For the person who keeps all of the laws except one is as guilty as a person who has broken all of God’s laws.

Loving God means doing what God wants us to do

2 John 1:6-9 (NLT)
Love means doing what God has commanded us, and he has commanded us to love one another, just as you heard from the beginning.

Be confident - God chose us for a reason

Romans 8:28-30 (NLT)
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

In weakness, God makes us strong!

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NLT)
Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.

In our weakness, the Holy Spirit prays for us

Romans 8:26-27 (NLT)
And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.

The key is to search for God wholeheartedly 🙏

Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NLT)
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

Difficulties won't kill you. God won't let it

Isaiah 43:1-2 (NLT)
But now, OJacob, listen to the LORD who created you. OIsrael, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.

Patiently ensure trials and temptation

James 1:12 (NLT)
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Troubling times test faith -- be excited about it 😃

James 1:2-3 (NLT)
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.

Everything's possibly with God

Luke 18:27 (NLT)
He replied, “What is impossible for people is possible with God.”

Confidence

Joshua 1:9 (NLT)
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

My help comes from the Lord

Psalm 121:1-3 (NLT)
I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there?

What obedience to God really means

1 John 2:3-6 (NLT)
And we can be sure that we know him if we obey his commandments.

Don't have sex with just anyone

Proverbs 5:15-16 (NLT)
Drink water from your own well— share your love only with your wife.

When we are made anew in Heaven

1 Corinthians 15:51-55 (NLT)
But let me reveal to you a wonderful secret. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed!

God > Money

Psalm 119:36-37 (NLT)
Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money!

Your word is in my heart so I won't sin

Psalm 119:11 (NLT)
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Young stay pure by obeying God

Psalm 119:9 (NLT)
How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word.

As I learn, I will obey You, Lord

Psalm 119:7-8 (NLT)
As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!

God is good!

Psalm 111:3 (NLT)
Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails.

Psalm 111:7-8 (NLT)
All he does is just and good, and all his commandments are trustworthy.

Give to the poor

Deuteronomy 15:10 (NLT)
Give generously to the poor, not grudgingly, for the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do.