2Corinthians 4:17
"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweights them all."
"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweights them all."
Proverbs 14:34 Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise,
as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be
destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.
Matthew 16:25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it.
But if you give up your life for my
sake, you will save it.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
[Psalm 91]Those who live in the shelter of the
Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 68:4-5 Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud
praises to him who rides the clouds. His name is the LORD— rejoice in his presence!
Father to the fatherless, defender of widows— this is God, whose dwelling is holy.
Philippians 3:20 But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.
Colossians 3:13 (NLT) Make allowance for each other's faults,
and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
Psalm 46:10
";Be still, and know that I am God!
I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.";
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Matthew 7:13-14 [The Narrow Gate]";You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way.But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.
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Proverbs 15:1 (NLT) A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God
out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.I heard
a loud shout from the throne, saying, ";Look, God's home is now among
his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people.
God himself will be with them.He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and
there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.";
Romans 12:10 (NLT) Love each other with genuine affection,
and take delight in honoring each other.
Romans 15:5-6 May God, who gives this patience and encouragement,
help you live in complete harmony with each other,
as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus.Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God,
the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
It is a beautiful day in Sptbg. County! Sunny and warm.
Remember to take some time today to commune with God
and thank HIM for your blessings!
Ecclesiastes 11:5 Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind
or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother's womb,
so you cannot understand the activity of God, who does all things.
Proverbs 31:10, 27-28 (NLT)
[A Wife of Noble Character]Who can find a virtuous and
capable wife? She is more precious than rubies.She carefully watches everything in her
household and suffers nothing from laziness.Her children stand and bless her.
Her husband praises her:
Ephesians 4:32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted,
forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Philippians 4:6-7 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your
hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 4:15 Instead, we will speak the truth in love,
growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.
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Philippians 2:5-8 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.
Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God
as something to cling to.Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a
human being. When he appeared in human form,he humbled
himself in obedience to God and died a criminal's death on a cross.
Romans 10:9-10 (NLT) If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord
and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead,
you will be saved.For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your
mouth that you are saved.
Romans 13:8 (NLT) [Love Fulfills God's Requirements]Owe nothing to anyone—
except for your obligation to love one another.
If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God's law.
Luke 9:23-24 (NLT) Then he said to the crowd, ";If any of you wants to be my follower,
you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily,
and follow me.If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it.
But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.
Hebrews 1:3 (NLT) The Son radiates God's own glory and expresses
the very character of God, and he sustains everything
by the mighty power of his command. When he had
cleansed us from our sins, he sat down in the place
of honor at the right hand of the majestic God in heaven.
Matthew 20: 17-19 [Jesus Again Predicts His Death] As Jesus was
going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside
privately and told them what was going to happen to him.";Listen,"; he said, ";we're going up to Jerusalem,
where the Son of Man will be betrayed to the leading priests
and the teachers of religious law. They will sentence him to die.
Then they will hand him over to the Romans to be mocked, flogged with a whip, and crucified. But on the third day he will be raised from the dead."
Let's Pray Father, I am so tired of playing it safe,
of bowing to the wrong crowd and listening to the wrong voices. I lay down my pride and surrender
to You and Your plan for my life in this New Year. Stretch my faith. Give me Your eyes
to see those in need. Fill me with Your power and strength so that others
will be drawn to You. In Jesus' name, Amen.