In Luke 18:24 Jesus says, It will be very hard for rich people to enter God’s kingdom. Jesus had just been telling the story of the rich man who had obeyed the commandments and lived a good life. Jesus told him to sell his possessions and give the money to the poor but the rich man was too attached to his things and his money so he didn't. The poor are happy because they don't have possessions and wealth weighing them down and distracting them. They will inherit God's kingdom which is worth more than any worldly goods.
The world tells you that you need a partner to be happy but human relationships are a pale imitation of our relationship with God. Yes, it can be nice to have a boyfriend, but this doesn't compare to being loved by God. The Apostle Paul also pointed out that when you are single you have more time and attention for God, but when you are in a relationship, you are distracted by pleasing your boyfriend (1 Corinthians 7:33). So this Valentine's Day, spend some time reflecting on the fact that you are loved by the King of Kings.
This is one of my favourite verses. Probably because I tend to worry a lot and I need to be reminded to pray and give thanks instead. Worrying about stuff doesn't change anything - it just wears you out. It is also bad for your health contributing to headaches, muscle tightness in your neck and shoulders, affects your eating (overeating or not eating enough), stomach aches, trouble sleeping etc. 1 Peter 5:7 says, Give all your worries to him, because he cares for you. This is why you don't have to worry, because he is looking after you.
CHALLENGE: Write down the things that you are worried about. Pray and give them to God. Now write the things that you are thankful for - thank God for them. This video is suitable for late teens and young adults or anyone who thinks they're ready to have sex. Cambodia has a tragic history - it has been torn by civil war, fought over by the Thais, Vietnamese, French and Japanese. Then in 1975 the communist Khmer Rouge took over the country and killed between 1.5 and 3 million people. The hope of Christ is for all, regardless of nationality, history, wealth, education, gender... When I visited there recently I met some The same is true for you too - no matter how tragic your past, there is hope and healing in Jesus.
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