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VerseD: John 10:11

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

John 10:11, HCSB

God is faithful. He promised He would come redeem humanity, and in Jesus He did that through the cross.  Our Good Shepherd sought us and saves us from ourselves.

VerseD: Proverbs 31:30

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.

Proverbs 31:30, HCSB

God is faithful. Anyone who trusts in Christ will be praised by God at the end. This is true for the Church and for every child, man, and woman within Her.

VerseD: 1 Peter 5:7

casting all your care on Him, because He cares about you.

1 Peter 5:7, HCSB

God is faithful. He has shown it time and again, especially through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Trust Him in all things knowing He cares for you.

VerseD: Proverbs 31:25-26

Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom and loving instruction is on her tongue.

Proverbs 31:25-26, HCSB

God is faithful. It gives us hope and courage whatever comes, and He gives His faithfulness to His Church, all who truly call on the name of Christ, the faithful one.

VerseD: 2 Thessalonians 3:3

But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen and guard you from the evil one.

2 Thessalonians 3:3, HCSB

God is faithful. We can trust Him in all things, even when life seems too hard. He helps in temptation, forgives sin, and prepares a place for us in eternity.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 4:18

So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

2 Corinthians 4:18, HCSB

God became a man to redeem us from evil, separation, and death and into friendship by His own death on a cross, and now we await His return and the Kingdom that no human eye can see.

VerseD: Psalm 143:8

Let me experience Your faithful love in the morning, for I trust in You. Reveal to me the way I should go because I long for You.

Psalm 143:8, HCSB

God became a man to show us the way to eternal life and call those who find Him “friend.” Let us call on the Friend of sinners and find His faithful love daily.

VerseD: Joshua 1:9

“Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9, HCSB

The opposite of love is fear, and God became one of us to restore the relationship between humanity and God. We know we are His friends when we not only believe in Christ but trust that He will fulfill His promises in this life and for the next, being able to not fear but face all this lofe has.

VerseD: 2 Peter 3:9

The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9, HCSB

We go through this world awaiting the return of Christ, knowing Christ has called us friends and is waiting for more to hear His call. Let us spread the good news of Jesus’ call and forgiveness.

VerseD: Matthew 13:44

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and buys that field.”

Matthew 13:44, HCSB

Seeking God is the inky true way to eternal life, and that treasure of life is Christ. In Him alone are we at peace with God with hope for eternity.