We have probably all heard that God is love (1Joh 4:8), but what does that really mean? Some believe that God only has love, it's only one of his attributes, and he will show it to us when we deserved it or when we have behaved good. Some believe he only loves me and will hear my prayer when have repented from all of the sins I have done, and they maybe even think: All sins I have done since I was a child and I need to know exactly what I did. There are a lot of people who are not very confident in their prayer, fellowship and communication with him, because they believe that God keeps a record of wrongs.

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Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs

Have you ever asked yourself this question: What is it all about? It may be in several contexts we can ask ourselves this question, perhaps in relation to the meaning of life, but have you ever asked this question in relation to your faith and Christian life? Maybe you're a bit scared of this question, because it may be associated with unbelief. Sometimes it can be healthy to ask yourself some questions, and God does not get nervous because of it.

What is it All About?

Today, I believe that God has something very special and something new he wants to speak to you about through this scripture: Phi 4:4-7. Do not think that you've heard this before and you do not need to hear it again! I think everyone has experienced and maybe you experiencing it right now, that you have or are worried. It can be anything from money to situations that you have at work. Whatever circumstances you are facing, you can have a peace that surpasses all the understanding. Before I was afraid that when I had a bad day, it was because God did not protect me, or maybe it was even He who made negative things happened and he was angry at me. He sent a curse because I forgot to pray or read in The Bible today, or maybe I did a sin? This is not so! You will certainly deal with a bad day better if you have an attitude of gratitude and thankfulness, and by using time with God by praising Him, and having fellowship with him in prayer, in the morning, it will help you to do so. But most days that are difficult is so because we are not living in a perfect world and we have a spiritual evil enemy too. It has nothing to do about God punishing you in one way or another. There was one who said, "It's not what meets you in life that will break you, but how you handle it." If you have an attitude of gratitude and thankfulness, and believe God is really good under all circumstances, you will handle life much better!

Don't Worry About Anything

I have heard many say that we need more of God or Jesus, but do we need more of Him? Does the Bible says that we must hunger and thirst for more and that we do not have anything of Him yet. Do we need more power, more forgiveness, more of His nature, or more blessing from God? Maybe my answer will surprise you?

Do We Need More of God?

In this world it is easy to be stressed out. It can be all from work, circumstances, family, bad report when it comes to sickness or even when it comes to know our identity. As a believer in a mighty God, we should not give into this stress, but the reality is that we are not so much different from people in this world. We still let this things get to us and even control us. The truth is or soul can be still and know that He truly is God.

Be Still (and Know That I Am God!)

I can actually tell you my answer right away: You can't! When you hear this answer and statement, you may think: You must be a Bible teacher who says that it is perfectly fine to sin and we can sin as much as we want without any consequences. Can I tell you one thing: There is no place in the Bible where it says you can loose your salvation in the same way that you might lose your wallet, for example. Salvation is not something you suddenly loose, like doing a sin or falling into a sin. Get the answer in this mp3

Can I Loose My Salvation?

Some people are not aware of this, but: Your words have creative power. It can create a good future or a bad future for you. Today I will encourage you to talk positive over your selves and don’t loose heart if you go to a difficult time right now. God is listening to your prayers and hears them! I also have a short testimony of how God answered my prayer about finding a wife and family (I am married and have 3 children today)

The Power of Words

This short teaching is an encouragement in connection with Christmas 2020. It will be about the gift that God gave was unconditional. I will also talk about how we can rest safely in the arms of our God the Father. The year 2020 has been challenging for most of us, but we can still rest in God’s arms.

It is the Gift of God

Some people are only focused on what they will receive when they get to heaven one day, and that everything will be good then, and it will for sure be, but God wants us to have a joyful life here as well. If we don’t experience this life here and now, we can’t give life to others, either. God want us to share his love and Good News to others, but we are not able to do that in an effective way if we loose our joy.

Enter Into His Joy

What does the Bible really say about emotion? Intro to the seminar God Gave You Emotions. See more on https://goodnewsforbrokenhearts,com

God Gave You Emotions – An Online Seminar

Some people are only focused on what they will receive when they get to heaven one day, and that everything will be good then, and it will for sure be, but God wants us to have a joyful life here as well. If we don’t experience this life here and now, we can’t give life it to others, either. God want us to share his love and Good News to others, but we are not able to do that in an effective way if we loose our joy. In Hebrews12;2:(AMP), it says: ”He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame.” When I read this sentence before I thought it was only talking about heaven. I thought: Down here on earth I will only have sorrow and pain, and when I go to heaven one day I can be happy. This is a religious way of thinking which says that we will only achieve joy in heaven one day. Emotions Part 15

There are perhaps many Christians, who think that if I have negative emotions, I am in sin, and I am in unbelief and then God can’t help me. But to have negative feelings and emotions such as fear, timidity, depression, etc. is not a sin, but what they can lead you to that can be something bad. Let us look at the emotions that Jesus had, and how He handled them. Jesus is our great example and He has also given us His Spirit and power. If He could not be ruled by His feelings, then we don’t have too either. Emotions Part 14

Jesus Knew Negative Emotions

I have good news for you! Even if you follow your feelings and has even become part of your character to do so, this is not who you really are from the creation and in your new creation; for what you do, does not tell who you really are. As a Christian, you have been crucified with Christ already (Gal 2:20) and the old is gone and the new has come (2 Corinthians 5:17). This is the truth about you from the moment you accepted Jesus. The Fruit of the Spirit is already in you. This is now your true identity! The flesh is just a programmed character, but it is not the true you. For those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh (and the old nature) with its passion and desires (Gal 5:24). Emotions Part 13

A New Nature!

Many people are not aware that what you think will lead you to what you feel, and then again what you do. It is important that we know how to handle the feelings right so they don’t lead us down the wrong path. And it all starts with our thoughts. If you know you have thoughts and feelings that can lead you away from God and fellowship with Him, it is important that you do something with them, so that you can control them, before they will control you. If I can control my thoughts, I will be able to control my emotions. If my thoughts are in line with God’s words, my feelings will follow. Emotions Part 12

What You Think Will Lead You to What You Feel and Do

Encouragements, teaching and online seminars from www.goodnewsforbrokenhearts.com by Tore Johannessen

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