Ever Closer

By faith step down from your throne and take up the cross of self denial. Only then will you experience true life with God and the glory he designed you for. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Seek God's wisdom and power to make wise choices. Adam and Eve's self-centered disobedience to God brought destruction. In contrast, Jesus' obedience to God the Father brought life and salvation. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Jesus' mission is to bring you to God. Thus, your mission should be to come to God. He surrendered all to make that possible. Receive his loving salvation by surrendering your all. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 19 Introduction: Giving Your Life to Jesus as Lord C.S. Lewis wrote, “If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Galatians 2:20. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Rely on God through faith and experience real life. Don't hold anything back in your pursuit of knowing, loving, and serving God and others. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

A seed must die for its plant to grow. Likewise, only by forsaking your way and trusting and obeying God can you thrive and experience abundant, everlasting life. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Running from your problems instead of facing them only causes further harm. Turn to God. Then resolve your issues with his help and the support of others. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Jesus taught, “Enter in by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter in by it. How narrow is the gate and the way is restricted that leads to life! There are few who find it” (Matthew 7:13-14). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 18 Introduction: Giving Your Life to Jesus—Indwelling Spirit First and foremost believe what God thinks of you and live up to that with his help. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Luke 9:23-25. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Although Jesus is no longer walking among people on earth, he sent his Spirit to live in believers and to continue his saving ministry. After he prepares a place for us, he will return to gather all believers to be with him forever. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

"If we confess our sins, he (God) is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

A prayer to turn from my ways and turn to God by faith, knowing that he alone can forgive me, save me, and restore me. (Inspired by Psalm 51). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Build your life on Jesus, the Cornerstone, or be crushed from rejecting him for he is the only way to be saved. (Inspired by Jesus’ parable of the tenants in Luke 20:9-19). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 17 Introduction: Giving Your Life to Jesus—Indwelling Spirit God sees and understands the runaway and the hopeless. He lovingly calls them to find true life and a forever home by trusting and obeying him. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is John 20:31. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

With Jesus you can experience a joy that outlasts happiness and transcends circumstances. By his grace and power let his joy overflow from you to others. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

In our modern, fast-paced world of information technology it is special to receive a hand-written letter from a friend. Look for ways like this to connect with people. Build on that connection to share with them the love and hope you have found in Jesus. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

A hero is not someone who lifts themselves up, but rather someone who bends low to lift others up. Jesus is the greatest hero, for he humbly saved the world. Trust in him and become a hero, too. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

You are priceless, special, and loved by God for he created you. Confess any wrongdoing and trust Jesus to save you. Then follow him to discover the glorious plan God has for you. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 16 Introduction: Believing in Jesus as Life Though it meant unfathomable suffering and sacrifice God was pleased for Jesus to become like one of us in order for us to become one with him (Hebrews 2:9-11). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is John 11:25-26. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Jesus used questions to reveal truth and to draw people into a closer relationship with himself. Develop the skill and discover the joy of asking questions and deeply connecting with people through meaningful conversation. Build on that connection to serve them, love them, and point them to Jesus. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Praise God for the unimaginable blessings people can have now and into eternity if they trust in Jesus to save them. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser