No longer slaves to sin.

For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin -- because anyone who has died has been freed from sin.

Romans 6:6,7 NIV

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My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for our's only, but also for the sins of the whole world. And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

1 John 2:1-3 KJV

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This is the One who has been appointed by God as Judge of the living and the dead. Of Him all the prophets bear witness that through His name everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins.''

Acts 10:42,43 NASB

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In Christ, we are more than conquerors... Try memorizing Romans 6 - the whole chapter and ask the Lord to help you overcome sin on a daily basis!

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Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift:
Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God
is the object of our faith; the only faith
that saves is faith in Him.

Coping While Caring

Coping While Caring
from Our Daily Bread : Inspiring Us Daily

Read: Psalm 46

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. --- Psalm 46:1



A survey titled "Caregiving in the US" estimates that more than 44 million Americans are unpaid caregivers, and a majority of them currently work or have worked while providing care. The survey also found that God, family, and friends were most often cited as sources of strength by people who are caring for others.

Three-fourths of the respondents said they relied on prayer to deal with the demands of caregiving. "Prayer is the best way to refresh yourself," said one person. "I find a quiet place and pray and cry and get relief. Then I can go back into the room calm."

"God is our refuge and strength," wrote the psalmist, "a very present help in trouble" [Ps. 46:1]. Eugene Peterson's vivid paraphrase says: "God is a safe place to hide, ready to help when we need Him."

Through prayer, we can step into the calming presence of the Lord and find strength to go on. As we bring our heartaches and needs to God. He meets us where we are and gives us His peace. He is an ever-present help who cares for us in every situation.

Caregiving is a high calling and a difficult task. But there is strength from the Lord to help us as we care for those who need us. --- David McCasland

I must tell Jesus all of my trials,
I cannot bear these burdens alone,
In my distress He kindly will help me,
He ever loves and cares for His own. --- Hoffman

PRAYER PUTS US IN TOUCH WITH GOD --- OUR GREATEST CAREGIVER.

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