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Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
Proverbs 4:23, ESV
Job made a covenant with his eyes, and many limit what they eat. But God reminds us everything we look at, listen to, and think about affects the heart (and mind and soul). What we allow in and dwell on affects our thoughts, beliefs, and actions.
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1, ESV
When Paul wrote his epistles (letters), he was drawing on God’s Word (our Old Testament).
In Christ, we no longer fear death, punishment for sin, nor anything this world may do to us, for He has overcome.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Romans 15:13, ESV
Our hope, joy, and peace are all found in Christ through the Holy Spirit to the glory of the Father.
May you turn to God today and every day.
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17:17, ESV
It is tough living with and loving other people. We can get on our nerves, and we are brothers and sisters in Christ.
Yet, Christ calls us friends. We must love each other, but His love should flow through us.
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray.
Proverbs 10:17, ESV
Obedience is more important to God than most anything. Rejecting His leadings and law is not only dangerous to you but compounded as you lead others to disobedience.
the Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.
Jeremiah 31:3, ESV
Just as Israel walked away and God – through disciplining them in the wilderness and then the Exile – was faithful and brought them home, He may discipline us to drive out our sin and make us more like Christ.
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:11, ESV
Christ is the only way to God and eternal life, and that is the only way to find peace and joy that not only endure but will last eternally.
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
Philippians 4:4, ESV
The Lord has done great things for you! Rejoice!
Just as Christ suffered for your forgiveness, you may suffer in this life. Rejoice!
He is in control, and He uses all things for His glory and the good of His Church.
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
Romans 10:17, ESV
Too many churches rarely push the Gospel.
To few Christians can explain the Gospel.
Yet, it is the preaching of the Gospel that saves souls.
Stop. Read and know the Gospel.
Go. Share the Gospel.
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13, ESV
Love is sacrificing for others. Your time, your energy, your possessions, your dignity, even your life.
For God. For others. Even for those who hate you.
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