22 Truths About God to Embrace in 2022
Embarking on a new year always brings mixed emotions for me. I look forward to new experiences, possibilities, adventures, and all the things in life worth celebrating. On the flip side, the world is still in a troubled and hurting state. And I wonder what the path holds on up ahead. Maybe you relate. But what if we simply and intentionally embraced truths about God?
Embracing what we know is true about God strengthens our heart, gives understanding and peace to our minds, and keeps us focused on spiritual things.
So let’s look 22 of these truths for our new year.
Truths About God That Make Him God
(1.) The One true God. Oh, there are other gods. But there’s no other god like our God. “For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me.” (Isaiah 46:9b)
(2.) Living. Jeremiah compares man-made idols to the living God. “But the Lord is the true God; he is the living God.” (Jeremiah 10:10) How sad and foolish when we bow to idols without breath. Or, believe in gods who are dead.
(3.) Creator. Genesis 1:1 tells us in the beginning God created…. God existed first. Then He created everything else, all of creation, and humans in His image.
(4.) Holy. The Blue Letter Bible shares, “God is holy means there is no trace of evil in his character. Only God is holy.” Further, “There is no one holy like the LORD.” (1 Samuel 2:2a)
(5.) Sovereign. God rules as the supreme authority, doing what pleases Him (Psalm 115:3), His kingdom rules over all (Psalm 103:19).
(6.) In control. “For the Lord of hosts has purposed, and who will annul it? His hand is stretched out, and who will turn it back?” (Isaiah 14:27)
(7.) Majestic. “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! (Psalm 8:9)
(8.) Almighty. “‘I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, ‘who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.’” (Revelation 1:8)
God's the One true God. Oh, there are other gods. But there’s no other god like our God. Isaiah 46:9, ESV: For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. Share on XCharacteristics About God To Celebrate
(9.) Love. “Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.” (1 John 4:8)
(10.) Judge. God judges righteously, tests hearts, repays evil, and holds vengeance. (Jeremiah 11:20)
(11.) Most high. In Psalm 83, Asaph petitions God not to be silent against enemies, “That they may know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, Are the Most High over all the earth.” (Verse 18)
(12.) Reigning King. The Lord reigns over all (Psalm 47:8), reigns forever (Exodus 15:18), and sits as King forever (Psalm 29:10).
(13.) Light. “God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.” (1 John 1:5b)
(14.) Magnificent. Impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant; striking (Google). “God is magnificent; he can never be praised enough. There are no boundaries to his greatness.” (Psalm 145:3, MSG)
(15.) Good. God is good and does good (Psalm 119:68); He is good and ready to forgive and abundant in lovingkindness (Psalm 86:5).
God is good and does good (Psalm 119:68); He is good and ready to forgive and abundant in lovingkindness (Psalm 86:5). Share on XTruths About God to Embrace
(16.) Merciful. “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” (Psalm 103:8)
(17.) Faithful. “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” (1 Corinthians 1:9)
(18.) I AM. “God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM’; and He said, Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” (Exodus 3:14). I AM comes from the Hebrew word (hayah) meaning “to be” or “exist” (Blue Letter Bible).
(19.) Omnipresent. “‘Can a man hide himself in hiding places So I do not see him?’ declares the LORD ‘Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?’ declares the LORD.” (Jeremiah 23:24)
(20.) All-knowing. Omniscient. God knows the number of hairs on our head (Matthew 10:30), counts and names the stars (Psalm 147:4), and knows all things (1 John 3:20).
(21.) Able. God “is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us.” (Ephesians 2:20)
(22.) Unchanging. “For I the Lord do not change.” (Malachi 3:6a) Is change hard for you? Our adult son moved across the country in August, and it is hard. My husband and I are selling and moving out of the home we love and have made memories in for sixteen years. And I am sad. The world, circumstances, and people change, but not our God.
The world, circumstances, and people change, but not our God. He is unchanging. “For I the Lord do not change.” (Malachi 3:6a) Share on X
Do you know these truths about God?
I pray you know the one true God who holds the future in His hands.
Which truths about God resonate most with you?
Or, what would you add?
Last week’s post, Giving Our Heart Completely to God in the New Year.
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I love this post. It is much needed. Thank you for sharing.
Glad this encouraged you, Rebecca. Embracing what we know is true about God strengthens our heart, gives understanding and peace to our minds, and keeps us focused on spiritual things.
I find comfort knowing He is the one and only God. I am thankful to be His daughter.
Melissa, to be a child of God and His daughter, adopted into His family through Christ, is one of the most amazing privileges ever. Hope to never take it for granted.
Amen!! God is GOD… almighty and perfect. He is everything and does not change!
Yes, God is good and does good (Psalm 119:68); He is good and ready to forgive and abundant in lovingkindness (Psalm 86:5).
What a strengthening of our faith and dependence on Him and worship of Him to just look at Him for who He really is.
Agree, Barbara. It’s a reminder God is God and we are not. 🙂
One of my favorite topics: the attributes of God!
Thank you for this comprehensive list!
I remember that about you, Ava. And a book you published! It is a great reminder to us all to remember who God is.
What an encouraging post; much needed this week. How very true, that while we can’t know what tomorrow is going to bring, we can trust upon the One who does. Amen sweet friend. Thank you so much for this shot of inspiration to help us get this year started off right!
Thank you, J.D. Embracing what we know is true about God strengthens our heart, gives understanding and peace to our minds, and keeps us focused on spiritual things.
Thank you for compiling this list of the attributes of God! It’s always uplifting and encouraging to recall the specific qualities of the One and Only God! A good way to start the new year!
Melinda, I love to think about God as, Most high. In Psalm 83, Asaph petitions God not to be silent against enemies, “That they may know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, Are the Most High over all the earth.” (Verse 18, ESV)
God has been encouraging me throughout the last year to fear not. Thanks for reminding me again. God bless!
Such a good reminder we all need during our current world circumstances, Nancy. God bless.
Rev. 22:13
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.
IMMUTABLE
All that God is, He has always been. All that He has been and is, He will ever be. He is ever perfect and unchanging. Psalm 102:25-28
Oh, yes, James. A thousand Hallelujahs!
Focusing on truths about God is SUCH a smart way to start a new year! Thanks so much for sharing. 🤗 Stopping by from #tuneinthursday
Glad you stopped by, Laura. I pray the Lord helps me focus on Him and who He is.
I love when you do a post of list. They offer me so many great ideas and truth. God has so many wonderful attributes that we need to celebrate and you captured them for us. Thanks Karen.
Thanks so much, Yvonne. It’s breath-taking to consider all the amazing parts of God’s character. Embracing each truth makes a real difference in our relationship with Him.
I just had a praise sesh reading all these attributes of God! Thank you for this post.
Wonderful, Lauren. God is good and does good (Psalm 119:68); He is good and ready to forgive and abundant in lovingkindness (Psalm 86:5).
Karen, I’ve embraced every one of these aspects of God. Some really pop out during certain seasons of my life, but I’ve seen each one, both in His word and lived out. Thanks for the reminders of who our Father is!
Hey Jeanne, so have I. And I like how you said some of these truths stood out during certain seasons. I’ve had the same experience over the years when some were needed at the time more than others. But in the end, every characteristic of our good, good Father are what make Him God. Blessings!
“Embrace” is my word for 2022 so this was a helpful post. Such important truths to hold onto!
How neat, Lesley. Love your word. Embracing what we know is true about God strengthens our heart, gives understanding and peace to our minds, and keeps us focused on spiritual things.
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Karen I truly appreciate your message of God’s infallible truths from age to age. Blessings.
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Thank you, Paula. I’m so thankful that even though the world, circumstances, and people change, our God never changes.
“Embracing what we know is true about God strengthens our heart, gives understanding and peace to our minds, and keeps us focused on spiritual things.” While our world and days may constantly change, our God remains the same – steady and faithful. Thank you for these 22 reminders!
Yes, indeed, Joanne, He is “steady and faithful.” Hallelujah!