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Trust in the Lord forever, because in the Lord, the Lord himself, is an everlasting rock!
Isaiah 26:4, CSB
A life of holiness relies on Christ, the only source of truth, goodness, and righteousness that makes Holy. Trust in Him alone.
And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.”
Malachi 4:6, CSB
A life of holiness relies on Christ in all things, especially our relationships. As the Father has brought restoration to us in Christ, He will help restore relationships with family, friends, colleagues, and enemies.
but those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31, CSB
A life of holiness relies on Christ in all things, finding it possible to love others, to be patient and strong even when weary and seemingly alone. He is always with us and empowering us.
Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.
Romans 12:12, CSB
A life of holiness leans on Christ, empowered to patience, and seeks God daily for His glory and for the needs of others.
because the Mighty One has done great things for me, and his name is holy.
Luke 1:49, CSB
Nothing we do can make us righteous, but our Holy and migjt y God grants us the righteousness of Jesus when we put our faith in His death on the cross and His resurrection.
The Lord is good, a stronghold in a day of distress; he cares for those who take refuge in him.
Nahum 1:7, CSB
Nothing we can do can save us from sin, but God gives His righteousness to those who put their faith in the work of Christ through the cross. His goodness is made evident through the cross and His grace, and we can trust Him at all times.
“You also be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
Luke 12:40, CSB
Being ready for Christ’s return is not so much about the things we do in His name but living in His righteousness through faith in the grace offered through His death and resurrection.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
John 3:17, CSB
God moves in His own time and purpose, and He sent Jesus at just the right time to bring salvation to those who will believe in His saving work on the cross. He will return at the right time, too, so let us seek His glory and the salvation of others while there is still time.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us.
Romans 8:18, CSB
Christ is our example of love, enduring even hatred and persecution to bring others to the knowledge of His love and the hope of eternal life with Him.
Learn to do what is good. Pursue justice. Correct the oppressor. Defend the rights of the fatherless. Plead the widow’s cause.
Isaiah 1:17, CSB
God is love and desires to be with us, and He has called us to follow Him in bringing peace and justice to this world by inviting others into relationship with Him.
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