VerseD: Proverbs 31:20
She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:20, ESV
Life is hard.
God has called each of us, especially in the Church, to offer help to each other and hope through the Gospel.
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VerseD: Matthew 4:4
But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’””
Matthew 4:4, ESV
It is said that people need food, safety, and shelter to thrive, but without hope no one can live.
The Word of God tells us we constantly fall short, but by the grace shown through Christ we can be made righteous and have hope of eternal life.
VerseD: Joel 2:12
“Yet even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning”
Joel 2:12, ESV
We must lament our sin, desire the change in our hearts and minds, and seek the only One who can cleanse us and give us peace within and with Him.
This Sunday at Church: Pray for Russia
For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Pray for Russia. Last week Sunday’s post was on Pray for Ukraine. But we must not forget as Christians to pray for Russia. Pray for the people. We must be spiritual as Christians. Let us pray for many Russians to come to Christ during this crisis and […]
This Sunday at Church: Pray for Russia
VerseD: Jeremiah 31:25
“For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.”
Jeremiah 31:25, ESV
In Christ, God gives us rest from our worries and stress from sin, and He promises us that all suffering will one day end when Christ returns.
VerseD: Colossians 4:2
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:2, ESV
Prayer keeps us connected to God and each other. Thankfulness helps us appreciate our salvation and communion with God and the Church.
VerseD: 1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9, ESV
We must confess our sins to God. It is helpful to confess to each other, as well, which is one of the reasons we need the Church.
Confess and be clean.
VerseD: Acts 3:19
Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out
Acts 3:19, ESV
We are guilty of sin and killing our God.
Turn from sin and to God. Let the Holy Spirit change your thinking. Let the Church help you grow.
VerseD: Psalm 42:2
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?
Psalm 42:2, ESV
Is God important to you?
Do you want to experience God?
Do you love His people, not only Israel but the Church?
We should have a growing desire to know God and seek Him with all we are and with others.
VerseD: Isaiah 55:6-7
“Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.”
Isaiah 55:6-7, ESV
God can be found in this life only. Only now can we be forgiven and find the path to eternal life: faith in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.
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Do we truly love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths? Maybe I can help with the mind part, at least! This is Daniel M. Klem, apparent poet, reluctant yet passionate Disciple (Peter?), and foolish man attempting to understand theology!
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