“So what do people get for all of their hard work and struggles here on earth? Their entire life is filled with pain, and their work is unbearable. Even at night their minds don’t rest. It all seems so pointless!” (Ecclesiastes 2:22-23) [GW] “We know that IN all things God works for the good of…
God is the example of a perfect father. The perfect Father… 1. shows us compassion– “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.” (Psalm 103:3) 2. instructs his children – “Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that youmay gain insight, for I…
“11 Besides this, knowing the time, it is already the hour for you to wake up from sleep, for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over, and the daylight is near, so let us discard the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. ” (Romans…
“But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” (James 1:22 ) [ESV] “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can his faith save him?” (James 2:14 ) [ESV] “Indeed, if you keep the royal law prescribed in the Scripture, Love your neighbor as yourself, you are doing…
“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely. And may your spirit, soul, and body be kept sound and blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23 ) “… to be made new in the attitude of your mind.” (Ephesians 4:23 ) [NIV] Conform: external; to try to fit into a mold. Transform: internal; to change…
Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship.” (Romans 12:1 )
YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/48807908 “Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed, for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6 ) Righteousness is . . . … making my relationship right with God. (Romans 1:17 )… living the way God intends for me to. (Proverbs 12:28 ) God’s Merciful Plan Is To Make You Right With Himself. …
YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/48793654 “The poor in spirit are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.” (Matthew 5:3 ) “Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.” (Psalm 146:5 ) [NIV] “Poor in spirit” means that you humbly depend on God instead of yourself. God wants you to be “poor in Spirit” so that you can…