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Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
Proverbs 4:23, ESV
The cost of following Jesus is not pursuing every desire but only what good and Holy. It is seeking God and His will above all and sharing His truth with others: life in Christ.
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”
Matthew 16:24, ESV
The cost of following Jesus is getting over yourself, knowing you need help for salvation and must live the same sacrificial life of love.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
John 3:17, ESV
God takes care of us, even when we stood condemned, when He sent Jesus to save us from condemnation.
Turn to Jesus and repent of sin.
even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.
Psalm 139:10, ESV
God takes care of us, so that even if we are in dire situations or die, He can save us by His might right hand in the name of Jesus Christ.
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus
Romans 3:23-24, ESV
God takes care of us, even in our sin, by providing His grace and forgiveness through the work of Christ to those who have faith.
“You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
Luke 12:40, ESV
God takes care of us, most importantly by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The Church now prepares the world for His imminent return to judge the world.
Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.
Proverbs 19:17, ESV
God is our source of life and love, and this should inspire us to help others. We realize we were poor in spirit and so are they, and especially those who are physically poor. Our reward is eternal life with Christ.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10, ESV
Our God grants us power and peace, grace and love. He can give us a new heart.
do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6, ESV
God is our strength and power, and He grants these and anything else we need as we seek Him and ask, granting us more than we think to ask for.
“One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.”
Luke 16:10, ESV
God is faithful and true, our source of strength and help. He can help us to be faithful in anything if we turn to Him and are clothed in Christ.
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