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VerseD: Acts 1:8

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Acts 1:8, ESV

When we believe in Christ, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit, but not for our own desires, rather to make Christ known in the world and grow His Church.

VerseD: James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

James 1:5, ESV

Our first source of wisdom is always the Holy Spirit, by inward leading, church attending, and Bible reading. All we need do is ask for more wisdom!

VerseD: Ephesians 1:17

that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him

Ephesians 1:17, ESV

We have access to the power and wisdom of God the Father through the Holy Spirit when we are found clothed in the righteousness of the Son.

VerseD: Proverbs 31:25-26

Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.

Proverbs 31:25‭-‬26, ESV

Not just women, but all in Christ’s Church, are clothed in Christ, giving us hope, strength, and kindness toward others, knowing He has dome the same for us.

VerseD: John 1:12

But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God

John 1:12, ESV

Though we have pushed God away, when we believe in Jesus, our compassionate God loves us, redeems us, and welcomes us into the family of God, in Jesus’ name.

VerseD: Romans 8:1

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:1, ESV

The world hates us, and we are harder on ourselves than anyone else knowing how often we fall short.

But our loving God is full of grace and mercy, moving our shame to Christ on the cross, freeing us and clothing us in righteousness.

VerseD: Colossians 3:13

bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

Colossians 3:13, ESV

We can be horrible to each other and God, yet our God bore our sins and forgave us. May we show the same burden for forgiveness with each other.

VerseD: Ephesians 4:32

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32, ESV

We all go through struggles and hard times, so let’s treat each other the way our Savior did: humbly and mercifully, with grace and sacrificial love.

VerseD: 1 Peter 5:7

casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7, ESV

Crucify your worries, trusting in the One who cared enough to take them on Himself on the cross. Most worries come from trusting in anything but God.

Trust God.

VerseD: Psalm 4:8

In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

Psalm 4:8, ESV

Nothing we do can guarantee peace and safety in this life, but when sacrifice our peace and security with Christ and accept the peace and eternal security He offers, we can find rest for our minds and souls.