Ever Closer

Thank you to all who recognize that life, liberty, and happiness come from God and who serve by his grace and power to stand up for truth, faith, family, and freedom in their communities and countries. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

A father and son sacrifice to care for each other. Love is costly, but worthwhile. Put others first. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Don't shift shades to become less than you can be, just because it is easier, more comfortable, safer, or more pleasing. Be who God is calling you to be through his grace and power. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

When you are motivated by a gratitude for God's love and grace, it is an honor rather than a duty or sacrifice to serve him and others. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 23 Introduction: Giving Your Life to Jesus as Lord A prayer asking God to help us invest each day so that we may gain a heart of wisdom for his glory and the betterment of others. (Inspired by Psalm 90). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Romans 12:1-2. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Following Jesus is not my striving to imitate him, but my loving surrender to him imparting his holiness to transform me. (Inspired by a hymn written by George Croly in 1854). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

By faith in God avoid the ruinous tendency to believe what’s convenient, attractive, or compelling rather than the truth. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Trust Jesus to save you now rather than later and you will discover the truth, love, healing, and fulfillment that you long for. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

True happiness and deep, abiding joy can never be achieved apart from God. They only come from a loving relationship with God by faith and a desire to bring him glory above all. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 22 Introduction: Giving Your Life to Jesus as Lord Your best life is with God. Discover your purpose by including God in that process and following his lead. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Romans 8:14-15. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

A tribute to the people God has brought across my path who have lived like Jesus and helped me do the same. May we each live like Jesus so more people might come to know God. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Your words have the power to bring life and healing. Use them to build up and encourage rather than to tear down. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Become a leader like Jesus by following him and learning from him so you are equipped to help others find and follow God. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Knowing God through Jesus is the heartbeat of life. Adapted from a prayer of Hudson Tayler, a Christian missionary to China in the latter 1800s. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 21 Introduction: Giving Your Life to Jesus as Lord Jesus is the saving light of the world. If you follow him, you should live to reflect his love and glory to those who are in darkness as you once were, so they may come to trust Jesus as their savior also. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Galatians 5:16-17. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Always do your best with what you have. Don't settle for less. Aspiring for excellence serves others and helps everyone thrive. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

By God's grace and power, love and care for one another as God loves you. Pray for one another knowing that God answers. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Ask God for his help in avoiding sin and learning to walk in holiness for your salvation and his glory. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Temptation is like a deadly spider’s web, but God provides escape and victory for those who trust and obey him. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 20 Introduction: Giving Your Life to Jesus as Lord Your best is yet to come when you trust and obey God. Guard against stepping back to what you once were, for God wants you to become something you have never been. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Ephesians 4:22-24. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

The glorious purpose and adventure in life's journey is for Jesus to increase and for me to decrease. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser