Archive for the ‘ Holy Spirit ’ Category

VerseD: Titus 2:11-12

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age

Titus 2:11-12, CSB

Because Christ has come, we are made new. Because Christ is coming again, we help make the world new by His power and grace.

VerseD: Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 18:21, CSB

Life is hard. God is good. We can make life more difficult or better with the words we say, so may we share God’s words and grace with those around us.

VerseD: 2 Chronicles 15:7

But as for you, be strong; don’t give up, for your work has a reward.”

2 Chronicles 15:7, CSB

Life is hard. God is good. He helps us get through life, especially as we do the work of spreading the gospel.

VerseD: Galatians 5:16

I say, then, walk by the Spirit and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh.

Galatians 5:16, CSB

Life is hard. God is good. He helps us by His Holy Spirit to overcome our own sinful desires that only complicate things more.

VerseD: 1 Peter 3:9

not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 3:9, CSB

Lofe is hard. God is good. Follow His example and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, love those who hate you and bless those who curse you.

VerseD: Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 1:7, CSB

God should be our source of hope, joy, and peace. We should fear the wrath of God before we are found in Christ, but we should walk in reverence of His majesty, finding peace and joy in the wisdom and correction He offers us through the Holy Spirit.

VerseD: Mark 4:9

Then he said, “Let anyone who has ears to hear listen.”

Mark 4:9, CSB

God should be our source of hope, joy, and peace. Listening to and reading the words of Christ will reveal His will by His Holy Spirit to find the joy and peace that comes from understanding Him better.

VerseD: Matthew 5:14

“You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden.”

Matthew 5:14, CSB

God should be our source of hope, joy, and peace. When Christ is our light, we can shine the light of His joy and peace through the hope of the gospel and our loving works.

VerseD: Psalm 139:10

even there your hand will lead me; your right hand will hold on to me.

Psalm 139:10, CSB

No matter what life brings, God is in control. It is best to trust Him and live by His leading as found in the Bible, by the Holy Spirit, and with help from the Church.

VerseD: Proverbs 3:7

Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

Proverbs 3:7, CSB

God calls us to rest, and He has shown us true rest in the work of Christ. Do not try to figure out life and the afterlife on your own, but trust the wisdom of God as revealed in Scripture and the person of Jesus Christ.