What you think about yourself and what Jesus says about you are dramatically different!

Romans 1:25 NLT

They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen.

You think God is stingy and cranky, Jesus says God wants a full life for you

John 10:10 NLT

The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.

You think God has rejected you, Jesus says God wants you in his family

Luke 12:48-50 NLT

Jesus asked, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” Then he pointed to his disciples and said, “Look, these are my mother and brothers. Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!”

You think God expects perfection from you, Jesus says I’ll do it through you

John 15:1,4 NLT

I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener…Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.

You think God is far away and distant, Jesus says I want to be your friend

John 15:13-14 NLT

There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command.