Ever Closer

Mountains, where heaven meets earth, point us to Jesus our only way to God. Key moments in Jesus' ministry on earth took place on mountains. Reflect on them and place your trust in Jesus to be saved and transformed. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our souls need rest that cannot be found in this world, but is only found by faith in God. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

What this world system and broken people have meant for your harm, God can turn into good to save you and many others. We see this with Joseph, David, and preeminently with Jesus. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

The scars of Jesus are an eternal witness of the sacrifice, love, and power of God who joyfully paid the ultimate price to save us. In him we gain infinitely more than anything we sacrifice or suffer. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 48 Introduction: Making Disciples-Forgiveness By faith, come to know God's unfailing love for you which is beyond measure. Then by his power and grace extend his love and forgiveness to others. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is James 5:16. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Like sun-brewed tea, connecting with people on a deeper level takes time, but it's worth it. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Like a ship getting off-course and headed for danger, friendships can start to deteriorate. Both can be saved by addressing difficulties when they arise. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

When your relationships are strained align with God first and let him help you straighten everything else out. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

If you have drifted from spending regular quiet time with God praying and studying his word, you need to adjust your schedule so that you can. It's vital. Make room in your busyness to think. Take time to observe. Quietly reflect on where you've been to see where you are going. Spend time with people rather than just completing tasks. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 47 Introduction: Making Disciples-Connection It is important to eliminate any dissonance between knowing something and doing something about it, first in your relationship with God then with others. Ask for God's wisdom to see life and relationships through his eyes. Then follow through with what he shows you to do. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Matthew 9:37-38. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Although caring for elderly parents is a challenge, give yourself to taking care of those who took care of you. You will be blessed to honor your father and mother in this way. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Make the most of the present time you're given. Prioritize relationship-building, which is the most important aspect of life. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Joyfully walk with God in loving trust so that you invest all he does in you and through you for the benefit of others. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

God grieves with you in this fallen world of broken people. But for those who trust him, in time he heals their pain and suffering. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 46 Introduction: Making Disciples-Intercession God is good, loving, and always at work saving. Those who turn to him in faith experience his abundant life. Believers inherit God's rescuer heart to intercede for others, so they can come to know God as their savior also. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Philippians 4:19. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Keep believing through grief, because God loves you and he will sustain and transform you by his grace and peace as he works to bring good from evil. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

You are not alone in tackling your problems. Rather than trying to escape them, face them. Learn through them and accept help along the way. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Difficulty in this fallen world of broken people comes at you in waves. You cannot escape it, block it, or jump over it, but you can overcome through it by faith in God. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

God's loving care for you is seen in how he cares for the rest of nature. So don’t worry. Seek him first and you will be taken care of. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 45 Introduction: Making Disciples-Petition Like a gardener and a vine supporting branches, God lovingly nurtures those who trust him. The branches thrive and bear fruit by humbly abiding in the vine. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Micah 6:8. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

By God's grace and power those who follow Jesus should view harmful people and difficult circumstances as an opportunity to engage in love and truth as Jesus did, not to shrink back in fear. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser