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VerseD: James 1:2-3

Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

James 1:2-3, HCSB

God’s Word changes our hearts, minds, and spirits, enabling us to see how God uses negative circumstances for His glory, to be thankful for His grace and peace in all of life.

VerseD: 1 Timothy 4:8

for the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

1 Timothy 4:8, HCSB

God’s Word changes our minds, hearts, and spirits, and it affects the rest of our lives.

VerseD: Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.

Proverbs 12:25, HCSB

We are called in Christ to help each other be more like Christ, so we should share the gospel and encourage godly living (even sometimes simply sharing a positive thought with someone.)

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 12:10

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:10, HCSB

We are called in Christ to help each other be more like Christ, encouraging each other as we face persecution and mockery knowing that we are being treated the same as Christ.

VerseD: Luke 1:46-47

And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior”

Luke 1:46-47, HCSB

We are called in Christ to help each other be more like Christ, and that begins with worshiping God rightly and together, declaring His greatness to and over each other.

VerseD: James 1:22

But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

James 1:22, HCSB

We need God for this life and the next, and He empowers us to live for Him to live out His commands, including spreading the gospel and leading others to eternal life.

VerseD: 1 Samuel 2:2

There is no one holy like the Lord. There is no one besides You! And there is no rock like our God.

1 Samuel 2:2, HCSB

We need God for this life and the next, for He is the only God who is sovereign over all and faithful in all things. We can believe amd trust in Him, as shown through the cross.

VerseD: Philippians 4:6

Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Philippians 4:6, HCSB

We need God for this life and the next, so we should seek Him for everything. He grants us life by grace through faith, and He calls us to ask Him for all that we need and even want.

VerseD: Psalm 143:10

Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me on level ground.

Psalm 143:10, HCSB

We need God for this life and the next, so we should seek Him and His will daily, knowing salvation from sin and wisdom for each day comes from Him alone.

VerseD: Psalm 8:3-4

When I observe Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You set in place, what is man that You remember him, the son of man that You look after him?

Psalm 8:3-4, HCSB

We need God for this life and the next, and even though He created this vast universe He still cares for each us. May we turn to Him for salvation and our every need.