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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
Proverbs 9:10, ESV
Knowing that God’s wrath and eternal power is revealed in all nature should push us to repentance and help us to truly understand our world.
Guard your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.
Proverbs 4:23, LSB
This world wants to twist us to its own desires, but hope can flow through if we focus on and seek God first, through the Bible, prayer, and fellowship with other believers.
From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!
Psalm 113:3, ESV
God does all things well, so let us praise Him even for making each day.
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
Psalm 103:13, ESV
God is not happy to punish sin. His delight is forgiving is for sin and blessing us through His Son.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits
Psalm 103:2, ESV
As we recall all God has done for us, we want to obey His commands. Our obedience and love brings Him joy.
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2, ESV
In Christ alone are we saved. All fear of death and God’s wrath is washed away by the blood of Jesus, and we only need believe.
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.
James 3:13, ESV
A wise person knows that that strength is shown through kindness and love, as our Lord showed by becoming a man and dying on a cross.
May we have the Lord’s wisdom, strength, and love by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!
1 Chronicles 16:34, ESV
God is good all the time, and He always loves.
Let us give thanks that He lavishes His love and goodness on us through the cross and His Holy Spirit.
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
Romans 12:10, ESV
This life can be tough, so let us encourage each other in the love of Christ by loving each other in words and service to God’s glory.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
Isaiah 43:2, ESV
This world can be overwhelming, death and suffering terrifying, the fear of Hell debilitating.
But Christ has redeemed us, and by His Spirit we are comforted. Our hope is in Him and eternity with Him, so that our worries and fears are diminished in light of His glory.
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