But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. -Psalm 86:15 NLT

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor. -James 4:10 NLT

This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. -1 John 1:5 NLT

Lessons from Scripture

God is filled with compassion and mercy!

God is slow to get angry!

God is filled with unfailing love and faithfulness!

God will lift us up!

God is light!

Encouragement for Today

When you truly start to see God’s character and that He loves you more than mere words can express, you can begin to live in freedom. Freedom to be yourself, freedom to live the dreams in your heart, freedom to live boldly and with confidence because you have God at your side. Seeing God for all His goodness and love for you is where your faith and trust in Him are strengthened. There will be no more impactful and meaningful relationship in your entire life than the one you have with God. So today, talk to Him and get to know Him. Build on your friendship, pray to Him and praise Him for all the good things in your life. Seek His help for any troubles or confusion you are facing. He is faithfully there for you, right at your side. So, talk to Him. The prayers you share will be some of the best conversations of your life.