Jesus said, "I give them eternal
life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father,
who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my
Father's hand. I and the Father are one."
John 10:28-30
"As you do not know the path
of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother's womb, so you cannot understand
the work of God, the Maker of all things."
Eclesiastes 11:5
"You created my inmost
being; you knit me together in my
mother's womb. I praise you
because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are
wonderful,
I know that full well."
Psalm 139:13-14
"There is
now no condemnation for those who are in
Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus
the law of the Spirit of life in Christ has set me
free
from
the law of sin and death"
Romans 8:1-2
“Be kind and compassionate to one another,
forgiving each other, just as
in Christ God forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:32
“Make
the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation
be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so
that you may know how to answer everyone.”
Colossians 4:5-6
“Be joyful always;
pray continually; give thanks in all
circumstances, for this is
God's will for you in Christ
Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Do not be anxious
about anything, but in everything,
by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace
of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7
“I want to remind you of
the gospel I preached to you... that Christ
died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day according Scriptures.”
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
“Jesus said to them
all: "If anyone would come after Me, he
must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it,
but whoever loses
his life for
Me will save it. “
Luke 9:23-24
“He
himself bore our sins in His body
on the tree, so that we might
die to sins and live forrighteousness; by
His wounds you
have been healed. “
1
Peter 2:24
“At just the
right time, when we were still powerless,
Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely
will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare
to die. But God demonstrates his own love
for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died
for us.”
Romans 5:6-8
"Do everything without
complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and
pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved
generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the
word of life."
Philippians 2:14-16
Рабіце
ўсё без скаргаў або спрачацца, так што выможаце стаць беззаганнымі
і чыстымі дзецьміБожымі, беспахібнымі у
крывым і распусныяпакалення, у
якім вы ззяць як зоркі ў
Сусвеце, як вытрымаеце слова з жыцця. Піліпянаў 2:14-16 Правете всичко, без да се оплаква или твърдейки, така че да могат да станат безукорни и чисти, деца на Бога, без вина в криво и покварено поколение, в
който блестят като звезди във Вселената, катодържите словото на
живота. Филипяни 2:14-16
Feu tot sense murmuracions i conteses, perquè sigueuirreprensibles i senzills, fills de
Déu sense taca enmig
d'una generació maligna i perversa, en la
qual vostèsbrillen com estrelles
al firmament, mantenint en alt laparaula de
vida. Filipencs 2:14-16
"Do not be deceived: God
cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from
that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit will
reap eternal life." Galatians 6:7-8
Naj
vas ne zavede: Bog ne more bitiposmehovali.Človek žanje, kar
je svinje.Kdor svinje, da
si svojo grešno naravo, od te narave bodo
uživaliuničenje, tisti, ki svinje, da si Duha bo
žel večno življenje"Galačanom 6:7-8. No se engañen: de Dios nadie se
burla. Un hombrecosecha lo que siembra. El que siembra
para agradar a su naturaleza pecaminosa, de esa misma
naturaleza cosechará destrucción; mas el que siembra para
agradar al Espíritu segará vida eterna "Gálatas 6:7-8. Msidanganyike,
Mungu hawezi kudhihakiwa. Mtuhuvuna kile akipanda. Moja apandaye kwa tafadhaliasili
yake ya dhambi, kutoka asili
kwamba atavunauharibifu; moja apandaye kwa Roho atavuna tafadhaliuzima
wa milele "Wagalatia 6:7-8.
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers,
whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that
the testing of your faith develops
perseverance."
James 1:2-3 Se det som ren glädje, mina bröder,
när du möter prövningar av olika slag, eftersom du vet att testning av din
tro utvecklar uthållighet. James 1:2-3 Eğer inanç test azim geliştirir biliyorum çünkü birçoktürde denemeler karşı
karşıya zaman saf
sevinç,kardeşlerim, düşünün. James 1:2-3 Вважайте, що
це чистої радістю приймайте, браття
мої, коли впадаєте в усілякі випробовування,знаючи, що
досвідчення вашої віри дає терпеливість. Джеймс 1:2-3
"No temptation has seized you except what is common
to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted
beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so
that you can stand up under it."
1 Corinthians 10:13 Asnjë
tundim ka kapur ju, përveç asaj që është e
zakonshme për njeriun. Dhe Perëndia është besnik dhe
nuk do të ju lejojnë të joshet përtej asaj që
ju mund të duroj. Por kur ju jeni tunduar,
ai gjithashtu do të sigurojënjë rrugë jashtë në mënyrë që ju
mund të qëndrojnë derinë bazë të saj. 1 Korintasve
10:13 No temptation man ümumi nə istisna
olmaqla sizi ələverdi. Allah sadiqdir,
o sizə daşıyırlar ötesindealdanmaq imkan
verməyəcəyik. Siz altında durmaq bilər
ki, Lakin tempted zaman o, bir yol təmin edəcək. 1
Korinflilərə 10:13 Tentazioa No konfiskatu du zer da gizon izan
ezik. EtaJainkoa leiala da,
ez du utzi behar duzu, zer jasandezakezu haratago tentazioa. Baina tentazioazaudenean ere du eskaintzeko modu
bat da, beraz,Zutik dezakezu azpian. 1 Corinthians 10:13
“Have not I
commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified;
do not be discouraged, for the Lord your
God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
"My thoughts
are not your thoughts, neither are your
ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are
higher than the earth, so are my ways
higher than your ways and my thoughts
than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9
“He knows the way
that I take; when he has tested me, I will come
forth as gold. My feet have closely followed his
steps; I have kept to his way without turning
aside.” Job
23:10-11
“Whom have I in
heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire
besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the
strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm
73:25-26
April 2010
“Speaking the
truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him
who is the Head, that is, Christ.” Ephesians 4:15
“I know that my
Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand
upon the earth.” Job 19:25
“Your attitude
should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God,
did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself
nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human
likeness. And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself and became obedient to death -- even death on a cross! Philippians 2:5-8
“The Son of Man
came to seek and to save what was lost.”
Luke 19:10
“Jesus is able to
save completely those who come to God through
him, because he always lives to intercede for
them.” Hebrews 7:25
“God has chosen you
to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery,
which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. We proclaim him,
admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so
that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.” Colossians
1:27-28
“You know that is
was not with perishable things such as silver
or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life
handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the
precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.” 1 Peter 1:18-19
It is written, "As surely as
I live," says the Lord, "every knee will bow before me; every
tongue will confess to God." Romans 14:11
“Since the
creation of the world, God's invisible
qualities -- his eternal power and divine nature
-- have been clearly seen, being understood
from what has been made, so that men are
without excuse. “
Romans 1:20
Jesus said, "I give them
eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my
hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can
snatch them out of my Father's hand. I and the Father are one." John 10:28-30
Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of
sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our
Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
Christ has indeed been raised,
the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came
through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For
as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:20-22
If you confess with your mouth,
"Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him
from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you
believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and
are saved. Romans 10:9-10
For the message of the cross is
foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is
the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18
Let no debt remain outstanding,
except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his
fellowman has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8
This is why you pay taxes, for
the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing.
Give everyone what you owe him. If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue,
then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. Romans 13:6-7
God did not send his Son into the
world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:17
My dear brothers, take note of
this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become
angry. James 1:19
Be devoted to one another in
brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10
Each of us should please his
neighbor for his good, to build him up. Romans 15:2
You, my brothers, were called to
be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather,
serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13
I appeal to you, brothers, in the
name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so
that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly
united in mind and thought. 1 Corinthians 1:10
May the God who gives endurance
and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow
Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6
The wisdom that comes from heaven
is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of
mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace
raise a harvest of righteousness. James 3:17-18
God is not unjust; he will not
forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his
people and continue to help them. Hebrews 6:10
Oh, the depth and riches of the
wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his
paths beyond tracing out. Romans 11:33
The Lord your God is with you, he
is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you
with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
As you do not know the path of
the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother's womb, so you cannot
understand the work of God, the Maker of all things. Eclesiastes 11:5
You created my inmost being; you
knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully
and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:13-14
Charm is deceptive and beauty is
fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30
There is now no condemnation for
those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the
Spirit of life in Christ has set me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2
Be kind and compassionate to one
another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32
If your brother sins against you,
go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to
you, you have won your brother over. Matthew 18:15
A wife of noble character who can
find? She is worth far more than rubies... She watches over the affairs of
her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise
and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.
Make the most of every
opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with
salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:5-6
Be joyful always; pray
continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for
you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Confess your sins to each other
and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a
righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16
Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your
request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
I want to remind you of the
gospel I preached to you... that Christ died for our sins according to the
Scriptures, that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day
according Scriptures. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
For all have sinned and fall
short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through
the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Romans 3:23-24
Jesus said to them all: "If
anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross
daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but
whoever loses his life for me will save it. Luke 9:23-24
He himself bore our sins in his
body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness;
by his wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24
At just the right time, when we
were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone
die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare
to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were
still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:6-8
The Son is the radiance of God's
glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by
his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down
at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. Hebrews 1:3
If, when we were God's enemies,
we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more,
having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life. Romans 5:10
I have been crucified with Christ
and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body,
I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20
Therefor confess your sins to
each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of
a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16
For Christ's love compels us,
because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And
he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves
but for him who died for them and was raised again. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15
In Christ we have redemption
through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches
of God's grace. Ephesians 1:7
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the
author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured
the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne
of God. Hebrews 12:2
Now as Jesus was going up to
Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and said to them, "We
are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief
priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and
will turn him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified.
On the third day he will be raised to life!" Matthew 20:17-19
The fool says in his heart there
is no God. Psalm 14:1
May 2010
The Lord himself will come down
from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with
the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After
that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with
them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the
Lord forever. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
In God, whose word I praise, in
God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? Psalm 56:4
From everlasting to everlasting
the Lord's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness. Psalm 103:17-18
Rejoice with those who rejoice;
mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15
I consider my life worth nothing
to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus
has given to me -- the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace. Acts 20:24
If my people, who are called by
my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from
their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin
and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
Be joyful in hope, patient in
affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12
This is the confidence we have in
approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears
us. And if we know that he hears us - whatever we ask - we know that we
have what we asked of him. 1 John 5:14-15
Without faith it is impossible to
please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and
that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6
June 2010
The Lord himself will come down
from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with
the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After
that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them
in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord
forever. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
The Lord will be king over the
whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only
name. Zechariah 14:9
The Lord will fulfill his purpose
for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever -- do not abandon the works of
your hands. Psalm 138:8
The Lord is not slow in keeping
his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not
wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9
[Spoken by Jesus]
"...whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his
life for me will find it." Matthew 16:25
Do not seek revenge or bear a
grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am
the Lord. Leviticus 19:18
"Can anyone hide in secret
places so that I cannot see them?" declares the Lord. "Do not I
fill heaven and earth?" declares the Lord. Jeremiah 23:24
The Lord is faithful, and he will
strengthen and protect you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3
Those who hope in the Lord will
renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run
and not grow weary, they will walk and will not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
The Lord will keep you from all
harm -- he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming
and going both now and forevermore. Psalm 121:7-8
He who dwells in the shelter of
the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. - Psalm 91:1
What good is it for a man to gain
the whole world, yet forfeit his very soul? Mark 8:36
Husbands, love your wives, just
as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy. Ephesians 5:25-26
Fathers, do not exasperate your
children, instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the
Lord. Ephesians 6:4
Sing to God, sing praise to his
name, extol him who rides on the clouds -- his name is the Lord -- and
rejoice before him. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is
God in his holy dwelling. Psalm 68:4-5
As a father has compassion on his
children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. Psalm 103:13
The father of a righteous man has
great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him. Proverbs 23:24
Our citizenship is in heaven. And
we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus
Christ. Philippians 3:20
If you then, though you are evil,
know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your
Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask for him. Luke 11:13
The heavens declare the glory of
God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour
forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. Psalm 19:1-2
Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10
Bear with each other and forgive
whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord
forgave you. Colossians 3:13
Jesus said, "Wide is the
gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter
through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life,
and only a few find it. Matthew 7:13-14
The Sovereign Lord is my
strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on
the heights. Habakkuk 3:19
Before the mountains were born or
you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting
you are God. For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has
just gone by, or like a watch in the night.
I pray that you, being rooted and
established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp
how wide and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love
that surpasses knowledge -- that you may be filled to the measure of all
the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17-19
Encourage one another and build
each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness
and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for
everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; you
are exalted as head over all. 1 Chronicles 29:11
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1
Christ was sacrificed once to
take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to
bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. Hebrews 9:28
I saw the Holy City, the new
Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride, beautifully
dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,
"Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They
will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He
will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or
mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of thing has passed away. Revelation 21:2-4
July 2010
To all who received him, to those
who believe in his name, he gave the right to become children of God --
children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's
will, but born of God. John 1:12-13
[Jesus said] "You are the
light of the world. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your
good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16
I will never forget your
precepts, for by them you have preserved my life. Psalm 119:93
I press on toward the goal to win
the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14
Since we are surrounded by such a
great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the
sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race
marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1
Faith is being sure of what we
hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
I will hasten and not delay to
obey your commands. Psalm 119:60
Good will come to him who is
generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice. Psalm 112:5
Jesus said, "Let the little
children come to me, and do not hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs
to such as these." Matthew 19:14
"What about you?" Jesus
asked. "Who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered,
"You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Matthew 16:15-16
I have chosen the way of truth; I
have set my heart on your laws. Psalm 119:30
If we walk in the light, as he is
in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus,
his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1 John 1:7
[The Lord says] "Do not
fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will
strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right
hand." Isaiah 41:10
I will praise you with an upright
heart as I learn your righteous laws. Psalm 119:7
I am not ashamed of the gospel,
because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes. Romans 1:16
In Christ, all the fullness of
the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ,
who is the head over every power and authority. Colossians 2:9-10
Get rid of all moral filth and
the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you,
which can save you. James 1:21
(Jesus said) "If you obey my
commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's
commands and remain in his love." John 15:10
God exalted him [Jesus] to the
highest place and gave him the name that is above every other name, that at
the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under
the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory
of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11
Jesus answered, "It is
written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes
from the mouth of God.'" Matthew 4:4
Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made
the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing
is too hard for you. Jeremiah 32:17
He who began a good work in you
will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6
Now to him who is able to do
immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that
is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus
throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21
I will bow down toward your holy
temple and will praise your name for your love and your faithfulness, for
you have exalted above all things your name and your word. Psalm 138:2
As for God, his way is perfect;
the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in
him. Psalm 18:30
Heaven and earth will pass away,
but my words will never pass away. (Spoken by Jesus.) Matthew 24:35
Give thanks to the Lord, call on
his name; make known among the nations what he has done and proclaim that
his name is exalted. Isaiah 12:4
Blessed is the nation whose God
is the Lord. Psalm 33:12
Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people. Proverbs 14:34
The heart is deceitful above all
things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? "I the Lord search the
heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct,
according to what his deeds deserve." Jeremiah 17:9-10
By the grace given me I say to
everyone of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but
rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the
measure of faith God has given you. Romans 12:3
August 2010
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the
people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Psalm 95:6-7
"You are no longer
foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of
God's household." Ephesians 2:19
There is neither Jew nor Greek,
slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28
Jesus answered, "The work of
God is this: To believe in the one he has sent." John 6:29
You will keep in perfect peace
him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3
Just as each of us has one body
with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so
in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the
others. Romans 12:4-5
Great peace have they who love
your law, and nothing can make them stumble. Psalm 119:165
I love the Lord. He heard my
voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will
call on him as long as I live. Psalm 116:1-2
When I said, "My foot is
slipping," your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great
within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul. Psalm 94:18-19
He who did not spare his own Son,
but gave him up for us all -- how will he not also, along with him, give us
all things? Romans 8:32
By day the Lord directs his love,
at night his song is with me -- a prayer to the God of my life. Psalm 42:8
I have set the Lord always before
me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8
He who has the Son has life; he
who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 1 John 5:12
To me, to live is Christ and to
die is gain. Philippians 1:21
"Let him who boasts boast in
the Lord." For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved,
but the one whom the Lord commends. 2 Corinthians 10:17-18
Since we have these promises,
dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates
body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. 2 Corinthians 7:1
If we live, we live to the Lord:
and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to
the Lord. Romans 14:8
These are the words of the Amen,
the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation. "Here I
am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the
door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me."
We are God's workmanship, created
in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to
do. Ephesians 2:10
Do you not know that your body is
a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?
You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with
your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
I rejoice in following your
statutes as one rejoices in great riches. Psalm 119:14
God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
Are not five sparrows sold for
two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very
hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more
than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7
For the Lord takes delight in his
people; he crowns the humble with salvation. Psalm 149:4
The Lord is our judge, the Lord
is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us. Isaiah 33:22
All your words are true; all your
righteous laws are eternal. Psalm 119:160
The unfolding of your words gives
light; it gives understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130
This is what the Lord says, he
who made the earth, the Lord who formed it and established it -- the Lord
is his name: Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and
unsearchable things you do not know. Jeremiah 33:2-3
The Lord does not look at the
things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord
looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7
Do not merely listen to the word,
and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22
You are my refuge and my shield;
I have put my hope in your word. Psalm 119:114
September 2010
This is my prayer: that your love
may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may
be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day
of Christ. Philippians 1:9-10
Everyone who does evil hates the
light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be
exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it
may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God. John 3:20-21
The man without the Spirit does
not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are
foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are
spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:14
Seek first his kingdom and his
righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as
well. Matthew 6:33
We know him who said, "It is
mine to avenge; I will repay," and again, "The Lord will judge
his people." It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the
living God. Hebrews 10:30-31
My dear children, I write this to
you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who
speaks to the Father in our defense -- Jesus Christ the Righteous
One. 1 John 2:1
Do not throw away your confidence;
it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have
done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. Hebrews
10:35-36
We also rejoice in our sufferings,
because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance,
character; and character, hope. - Romans 5:3-4
Accept one another, then, just as
Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7
May the grace of the Lord Jesus
Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with
you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14
Rejoice in the Lord your God, for
he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant
showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. Joel 2:23
Do not let any unwholesome talk
come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up
according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29
Do nothing out of selfish
ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than
yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but
also to the interest of others. Philippians 2:3-4
You were once darkness, but now
you are light in the Lord. Ephesians 5:8
Who is wise and understanding
among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility
that comes from wisdom. James 3:13
We know and rely on the love God
has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in
him. 1 John 4:16
If you have any encouragement from
being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship
with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy
complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit
and purpose. Philippians 2:1-2
Live in harmony with one another;
be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 1 Peter 3:8
Rejoice in the Lord always. I
will say it again, Rejoice! Philippians 4:4
I lift up my eyes to the hills --
where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of
heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2
[The Lord says,] "Even to
your old age and gray hairs, I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have
made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. Isaiah 46:4
Teach the older men to be
temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love,
and in endurance. Titus 2:2
Teach me to do your will, for you
are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Psalm 143:10
We proclaim him [Jesus],
admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we present
everyone perfect in Christ. Colossians 1:28
Jesus replied, "If anyone
loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will
come to him and make our home with him." John 14:23
[Jesus said,] "All authority
in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make
disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the
age." Matthew 28:18-20
What you heard from me, keep as
the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard
the good deposit that was entrusted to you -- guard it with the help of the
Holy Spirit who lives in us. 2 Timothy 1:13-14
This is what the Lord says --
your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the Lord your God, who
teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should
go." Isaiah 48:17
The earth is filled with your
love, O Lord; teach me your decrees. Psalm 119:64
Train up a child in the way he
should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6
October 2010
Be self-controlled and alert.
Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone
to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that
your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of
sufferings. 1 Peter 5:8-9
It is by grace you have been
saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God
- not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
I urge you, brothers, in view of
God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing
to God -- this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1
All men are like grass, and all
their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers
fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever. 1 Peter 1:24-25
The word of God is living and
active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing
soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of
the heart. Hebrews 4:12
All Scripture is God-breathed and
is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Speak to one another with psalms,
hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord,
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our
Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:19-20
The fear of the Lord is the
beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10
A man finds joy in giving an apt
reply -- and how good is a timely word! Proverbs 15:23
Carry each other's burdens and in
this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
I desire to do your will, O my
God; your law is within my heart. Psalm 40:8
Restore to me the joy of your
salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalm 51:12
Delight yourself in the Lord and
he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4
Wait for the Lord; be strong and
take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14
The Lord confides in those who
fear him; he makes his covenant known to them. My eyes are ever on the
Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare. Psalm 25:14-15
May the words of my mouth and the
meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my
Redeemer. Psalm 19:14
How great you are, O Sovereign
Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have
heard with our own ears. 2 Samuel 7:22
Do not conform any longer to the
pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is -- his good,
pleasing, and perfect will. Romans 12:2
"I know the plans I have for
you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm
you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Trust in the Lord with all your
heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge
him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in him at all times, O
people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8
Listen to advice and accept
instruction and in the end you will be wise. Many are the plans in a man's
heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:20-21
It is the Lord your God you must
follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him
and hold fast to him. Deuteronomy 13:4
"I, even I, am the Lord, and
apart from me there is no savior. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed
-- I, and not some foreign God among you. You are my witnesses,"
declares the Lord, "that I am God." Isaiah 43:11-12
O God, you are my God, earnestly
I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and
weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1
Trust in the Lord forever, for
the Lord, the Lord is the Rock Eternal. Isaiah 26:4
Seek the Lord while he may be found;
call on him while he is near. Isaiah 55:6
Do not boast about tomorrow, for
you do not know what a day may bring forth. Proverbs 27:1
Praise be to the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into
a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3
Fear of man will prove to be a
snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. Proverbs 29:25
Blessed are you when people
insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you
because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven,
for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:11-12
December 2010
This is what the Lord says,
"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a
new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in
the desert and streams in the wasteland." Isaiah 43:16,18-19
[Jesus said,] "I have told
you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will
have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33
[Jesus said,] "Do not let
your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's
house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going
there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I
am." John 14:1-3
[Jesus said,] "Come to me,
all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
Praise the Lord, O my soul; all
my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and
forget not all his benefits. Psalm 103:1-3
Simeon took him [Jesus] in his
arms and praised God, saying: "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your
salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for
revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel." Luke 2:28-32
For to us a child is born, to us
a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be
called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of
Peace. Isaiah 9:6
[The shepherds] hurried off and
found Mary and Joseph, and the baby [Jesus], who was lying in the manger.
When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told
them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed... But Mary
treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds
returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and
seen, which were just as they had been told. Luke 2:16-20
[An angel of the Lord said,]
"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is
Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped
in cloths and lying in a manger." Suddenly a great company of the
heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory
to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor
rests." Luke 2:11-14
And there were shepherds living
out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An
angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around
them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be
afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the
Lord." Luke 2:8-11
While [Joseph and Mary] were [in
Bethlehem], the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to
her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger,
because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:6-7
In those days Caesar Augustus
issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. So
Joseph went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem
the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He
went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and
was expecting a child.
[Zechariah prophesied concerning
John,] "You, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for
you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his
people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,
because of the tender mercy of our God." Luke 1:76-78
[Zechariah said,] "Praise be
to the Lord, God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his
people. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his
servant David, as he said through his holy prophets long ago." Luke 1:68-70
An angel of the Lord appeared to
him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to
take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the
Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name
Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." Matthew 1:20-21
Mary said, "My soul
glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.... The Mighty
One has done great things for me - holy is his name." Luke 1:46
The angel said to [Mary],
"Do not be afraid, you have found favor with God. You will be with
child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He
will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God
will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the
house of Jacob forever." Luke 1:30-33
God sent the angel Gabriel to
Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man
named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel
went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord
is with you." Luke 1:26-28
When King Herod had called
together all the people's chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked
them where the Christ was to be born. "In Bethlehem in Judea,"
they replied, "for this is what the prophet has written: 'But you,
Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means the least among the rulers
of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my
people Israel.'" Matthew 2:4-6
When the time had fully come, God
sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, that we might receive the
full rights of sons. Galatians 4:4-5
The Lord himself will give you a
sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will
call him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14
The Lord your God will raise up
for you a prophet like [Moses] from among your own brothers. You must
listen to him. Deuteronomy 18:15
[Jesus said,] "I am the
vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will
bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. This is to my Father's
glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my
disciples." John 15:5,8
Jesus answered, "I am the
way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through
me." John 14:6
[Jesus said,] "I am the
resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he
dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe
this?" John 11:25
[Jesus said,] "I am the good
shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me - just as the Father knows
me and I know the Father - and I lay down my life for the sheep." John 10:14-15
Jesus said, "I tell you the
truth, I am the gate for the sheep; whoever enters through me will be
saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to
steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have
it the full." John 10:7,9-10
When Jesus spoke again to the
people, he said,"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will
never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12
Jesus declared, "I am the
bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes
in me will never be thirsty." John 6:35
In the past God spoke to our
forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in
these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of
all things, and through whom he made the universe. Hebrews 1:1-2
In the beginning was the Word,
and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the
beginning. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have
seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father,
full of grace and truth.
November 2010
The day of the Lord will come
like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be
destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare.
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought
you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives. 2 Peter 3:10-11
Give thanks to the Lord, for he
is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven. His
love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord, call on
his name; make known among the nations what he has done. 1 Chronicles 16:8
Let the word of Christ dwell in
you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as
you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to
God. Colossians 3:16
Since we are receiving a kingdom
that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably
with reverence and awe. Hebrews 12:28
Whatever you do, whether in word
or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the
Father through him. Colossians 3:17
Just as you received Christ Jesus
as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened
in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7
Enter [the Lord's] gates with
thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his
name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness
continues through all generations. Psalm 100:4-5
Let the peace of Christ rule in
your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be
thankful. Colossians 3:15
I always thank God for you
because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been
enriched in every way - in all your speaking and in all your knowledge. 1 Corinthians 1:4-5
Come, let us sing for joy to the
Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before
him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. Psalm 95:1-2
Blessed is the man who does not
walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in
the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his
law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:1-2
Sanctify them by the truth; your
word is truth. John 17:17
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105
Open my eyes that I may see
wonderful things in your law. Psalm 119:18
Trouble and distress have come
upon me, but your commands are my delight. Psalm 119:143
Christ died for sins once for
all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to
death in the body but made alive by the Spirit. 1 Peter 3:18
It is God's will that by doing
good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Live as free men,
but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of
God. 1 Peter 2:15-16
Since the day we heard about you,
we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the
knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1:9
Do not love the world or anything
in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in
him. For everything in the world - the cravings of sinful man, the lust of
his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does - comes not from the Father
but from the world. 1 John 2:15-16
God's voice thunders in marvelous
ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow,
'Fall on the earth,' and to the rain shower, 'Be a mighty downpour.' Job 37:5-6
'Come now, let us reason
together,' says the Lord. 'Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be
as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like
wool.' Isaiah 1:18
If serving the Lord seems
undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will
serve.... As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
“I urge, first of
all, that requests, prayers, intercession and
thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings and all
those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in
all godliness and holiness.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2
“He made known
to us the mystery of his will according to his
good pleasure, which he purposed
in Christ, to be put into effect when the times
will have reached their fulfillment - to bring all
things in heaven and on earth together under one head,
even Christ. Ephesians 1:9-10
“This is also
why you pay taxes, for the authorities
are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. Give everyone
what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then
revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then
honor. “ Romans
13:6
“He has made us
competent as ministers of a new covenant - not of the letter
but of the Spirit; for the letter
kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
2
Corinthians 3:6
“Everyone must submit himself to
the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God
has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.” Romans 13:1
You are a chosen
people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a
people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of
him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9
I pray also that the
eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope
to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the
saints. Ephesians 1:18
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