What do I really need? - Needs - TouchPoints

Matthew 5:3“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.”

We need God—his love, his presence, and his promise of eternal life.

Hebrews 7:26He is the kind of high priest we need because he is holy and blameless, unstained by sin. He has been set apart from sinners and has been given the highest place of honor in heaven.

We need Jesus—his mercy, his forgiveness, and his salvation.

Luke 17:5The apostles said to the Lord, “Show us how to increase our faith.”

Ephesians 6:16In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.

We need faith to stand firm in the face of temptation.

Psalm 119:19“I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me!”

We need God’s guidance so that we know where to go in life’s journey.

James 1:5If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.

We need God’s wisdom so that we will do what is right, what is appropriate, and what is pleasing to him.

2 Corinthians 12:9Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.

Hebrews 4:16So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.

We need God’s strength to help us in times of weakness.

Luke 18:1One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.

We need prayer to keep us in constant communication with God.

Psalm 119:75I know, O Lord, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it.

We need the Lord’s discipline to keep us following his ways.

Romans 12:5We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.

We need other Christians, encouraging us and serving with us.

Psalm 145:15The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it.

We need food and other provisions of life.

Psalm 138:3As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength.

Philippians 4:13I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

We need God’s strength to do what we can’t do on our own.

Colossians 1:11We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,

Hebrews 10:36Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.

We need patient endurance to continue to do God’s will.

Acts 13:24Before he came, John the Baptist preached that all the people of Israel needed to repent of their sins and turn to God and be baptized.

We need to repent of our sins and turn to God.