Proverbs 4:23, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

2 Corinthians 6:14, “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?”

Matthew 17:20, “And He said to them, “Because of the littleness of your faith; for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you.

Luke 22:42, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”

Luke 22:42, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”

Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”

1 Peter 5:8-9, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.”

1 Peter 5:8-9, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.”

1 Peter 5:8-9, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.”

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

With social media and the viewing of around 3,000 advertisements per day, it is easier than ever to compare ourselves to highlight reels or unrealistic portrayals of others. We must choose to fight against comparison and for contentment in Christ. Jesus, God himself, loved us enough to sacrifice Himself for our ransom. When we stop focusing on what other people have and instead focus on our beloved status, and all we do have in Christ, we will be motivated by love and a feeling of profound significance.

· Words are not neutral - they can create and destroy. They are either building others up, or they are tearing others down. It is easy today to say things to people online that we normally wouldn't say to their face.

Labels can be helpful when expressing who we are, but ultimately, they are not our whole identity or anyone else’s. The only label that truly matters is that we are Christ’s, or we are not. Consequently, these are the two labels that are helpful and true in this world when describing people: “sinners saved by grace” and “sinners in need of grace.” Yet, we do not label people as believers and unbelievers to shun those who do not believe, but to be more intentional about sharing the Gospel and love of Christ with them.

“BE KIND AND COMPASSIONATE TO ONE ANOTHER, FORGIVING EACH OTHER, JUST AS IN CHRIST GOD FORGAVE YOU.” EPHESIANS 4:32

“But seek first his Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:33-34

“But seek first his Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:33-34

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 ESV

“If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:26–27