So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. And God blessed them. Genesis 1:27-28a (ESV) Click here to download this gorgeous printable  Click here to share it with your friends on Facebook Do you ever feel worthless? Friend, that feeling is a flat-out lie from the enemy. Consider this: you were created in the image of God by God Himself! You were formed with purpose. The Greek word for image means a resemblance relative to spiritual things. Being created in the image of God is more than skin-deep; it reaches the heart and soul of the matter.  God’s perfect design has given us the ability to have a personal relationship with Him! As we live His way and renew our minds in the Word, our character begins to resemble His more and more. Click here to set this as the lock screen on your phone! Whenever you notice that old “worthless” lie creeping into your mind, remember the truth: You were made on purpose, a masterpiece, crafted by the Master. Won’t you thank Him today for creating you in His image and for the opportunity

  "So, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." Philippians 2:1-4 (ESV) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Is your heart filled with joy when God brings the opportunity to come alongside a sister in Christ who needs encouragement or does it seem more an imposition? If we are united with Christ and maturing in Him, our lives should begin to show the same kind of sacrificial love and service to others as Christ pours out on us. The Greek word for ‘selfish’ is also translated as strife or contention and speaks of the pride that prompts people to push for their own way. Paul is telling us in these verses that there is no room for this quality in the life of a believer. Instead, we are to have a humble opinion of

  Therefore encourage one another and build one another up... 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (ESV) Click here to download this beautiful printable Do you have a sister in Christ who is discouraged because of trials in her life? These words are for you! The Greek word for build is defined as "to promote growth in Christian wisdom, affection, grace, virtue and holiness." In other words, we each have a responsibility to other believers. We are all in this life together! This verse encourages each of us: to be supportive of other believers, to warn a person when necessary, to give comfort to a friend who is hurting, and to offer godly counsel to someone who needs it. As we come alongside another, we each will be built up to a maturity in Christ which may never have happened on our own! You can save this as your wallpaper or lock screen! Just click here to get it from my IG Highlight: iJoy Maybe you feel that your life is too hectic already— you don’t have time to encourage another person. This verse is not just a suggestion for us: “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 (ESV)  Click here to download this beautiful Scripture printable Click here to share it on Facebook  Are you struggling right now because of trials in your life? Do you feel your load is just too heavy, and you’re not sure if you can make it? These words bring great encouragement! In the previous verses, the Apostle Paul is describing the results of trials he has faced. The Greek word for strength means to "empower, enable, be made strong and endure with strength." Paul tells us that his strength comes from God, even in the midst of all his hardships! In 2 Corinthians 12:8, Paul begged the Lord to take a trial from his life. Verse 9 and following let us know more of the story: “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I