We see there is more to live for than we thought possible.

“Be strong and courageous, do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

We see there is more to live for than we thought possible.

See, the Lord your God has set the land before you.  Go up, take possession, as the Lord, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 1:21

We realize we are in a spiritual battle of life and death.

“The Lord brought you out by a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery.” Deuteronomy 7:8

We realize we are in a spiritual battle of life and death.

“take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and , as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” Ephesians 6: 13-17

We realize we are in a spiritual battle of life and death.

“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” 2 Corinthians 10:4

We realize we are in a spiritual battle of life and death.

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against rulers, against the authorities, against cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12

I thought I knew who I was, then realized who I really am.

“The last shall be first and the first shall be last.”  Mathew 20:16

I thought I knew who I was, then realized who I really am.

“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ.” Romans 8:16,17

I thought I knew who I was, then realized who I really am.

“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His son, born of a woman, …, so that we may receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of His Son  into our hearts, crying “Abba! Father!” So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.” Galatians 4:4-7