Archive for the ‘ Holy Spirit ’ Category

VerseD: Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

Galatians 5:22-23, ESV

The cost of following Christ is dying to self everyday, but the rewards are eternal life and the Spirit guiding and moving through us in amazing ways that bless others as well.

VerseD: Matthew 5:8

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”

Matthew 5:8, ESV

The cost of following Jesus is admitting we need help this world cannot offer and to love in ways we do not understand. We need to get over ourselves and have Christ in us to make us pure and good.

VerseD: 1 Timothy 4:12

Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 4:12, ESV

God takes care of us, especially as we seek Him and study His Word. He shows that He even cares about how we feel about what others think. As long as we remain in Chriat, His thoughts are all we need to care about. (But we will still care for others!)

VerseD: John 3:17

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.

VerseD: Psalm 139:10

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.

VerseD: Romans 3:23-24

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.

VerseD: Luke 12:40

“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.

VerseD: Isaiah 41:13

For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”

Isaiah 41:13, ESV

God takes care of us, first by His mighty right hand and also by His Church, the Body of Christ.

VerseD: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:11, ESV

God has given His Church to encourage each other in the Holy Spirit.

VerseD: Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 4:29, ESV

God is our source of life and love, giving us the power to control our minds and tongues to help each other in life and worship.