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The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
Psalm 145:18, ESV
God wants us to draw near, not merely waiting for us but even coming for us, but in His truth.
Don’t chase a fake god. Pursue the Gut of the Bible.
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.
Psalm 127:1, ESV
We want to do great things for God – start ministries, care for the poor, plant churches – but without a foundation in prayer and God’s Word, seeking His will in all things, we may be wasting our efforts.
Seek first God’s Kingdom and His righteousness.
Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah
Psalm 68:19, ESV
This life is not our own. We cannot save ourselves, and we need God’s help each day. (Whether we realize it or not.)
Give me thankful praise.
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
Psalm 56:3, ESV
This life can be scary, and people may come against us, but God should be feared more. We can trust His Word that He has us and won’t abandon us if our faith is Him Him alone.
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope
Psalm 130:5, ESV
God’s Word – Scripture – reminds us of His promises, and the greatest is that The Word – Jesus, the Son of God – has saved us and us returning soon.
The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.
Psalm 103:19, ESV
God never changes, because He is outside of time; He is eternal. He interacts with us in time, but we can trust that He is in control of everything and is consistently good.
Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!
Psalm 100:2, ESV
Our God has saved us from our sin. This should bring us much joy and want to sing! It should also push us to want to gladly share the news of salvation with this world.
Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!
Psalm 105:1, ESV
God is our help in trouble, and He saved us from our sin and His wrath.
Let the world know how great He is and what He has done!
But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress.
Psalm 59:16, ESV
It is amazing the peace and strength God can give us during difficult times, especially when we seek Him in the midst of our day and problems.
Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!
Psalm 139:23-24, ESV
God knows our hearts and minds, yet He still loves us. If we seek Him, He will make us clean and conform us to be like Jesus.
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