Ever Closer

Turn to God because only he can satisfy the longing of your soul, for he made you and loves you. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 11 Introduction: Believing in Jesus as Source Almighty, all loving God has graciously revealed his perfect wisdom to guide us in what is best. Blessed are those who trust and obey him. (Inspired by Psalm 19). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is John 15:5. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Sharpen your brain by employing your God-given gifts of imagining and creating rather than just passively consuming entertainment. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Discover by faith that God is more than enough to meet your deepest needs, even though Satan tries to convince you otherwise. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

When you face difficulty which causes doubts about what you don't know or understand, trust God and stand on what you do know. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Just like manna in the desert, Jesus is the true bread from heaven who came down and gives life to the world. All who trust him to save them will never hunger. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 10 Introduction: Believing in Jesus as Source For anyone suffering or in waiting, know that God is faithful to love, nurture, sustain, deliver, and restore those who seek him even if they have done wrong and been unfaithful. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Romans 3:23-24. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Believe things can be better. Despite your circumstances, you can learn and grow. The work you invest will pay off. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

A parable from Jesus in Matthew 13 describes four ways people respond to truth about God. Only a reception by faith brings about growth and blessing. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Take heed of the following wisdom from Proverbs 4 and Proverbs 21: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” “A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart. To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Blessed are those who delight in the law of God. They are like trees planted by streams, but the wicked are like chaff that the wind blows away. (Inspired by Psalm 1). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 9 Introduction: Believing in Jesus as Savior God spoke the world into existence. Jesus is the expressed word of God whose message and mission saved the world. He is calling you to life with him and to share his truth so others can be saved as well. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is 1 John 4:10. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Jesus prayed, "This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ" (John 17:3). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

C.S. Lewis wrote, "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen, not only because I see it but because by it I see everything else." Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

By faith know and love God who is the light of the world. Apart from him all is dim and dark lacking true life, love, meaning, and direction. (Inspired by Ecclesiastes 12). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. Walk by faith in the life-giving light of Jesus, not the deadly darkness of the world. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 8 Introduction: Believing in Jesus as Savior The sun is a gift from God to light our days and nights and mark our seasons. Its ultimate purpose is to point us to him, the light of the world who saves all who trust him from the darkness of sin and death. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is John 3:16-17. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

God is worthy of all glory for his love and salvation. I joyfully desire to love him back by trusting and obeying him. (Based on Psalm 19). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

A prayerful plea for Jesus to work in me and through me by faith to change me and others for good, in ways I never could on my own. (Inspired by a prayer from Anselm of Canterbury). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Ask God for help when you face evil people, difficult trials, or an unknown future. He is faithful to sustain and deliver you. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

“Always rejoice. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser