Archive for the ‘ Religion ’ Category
If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9, CSB
When we believe and confess the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ, we are saved. We must believe in His divinity and humanity as well as His atoning sacrifice for our sins.
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill what he has spoken to her!”
Luke 1:45, CSB
God told the prophets Jesus was coming, and He came. He said He is coming again. Let us join with Mary in believing the Word of the Lord that God is with us.
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”
John 10:11, CSB
There is hope and peace in knowing the God and Creator of the universe is also the one keeping His eye on us and has given His life to save us.
But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.
Matthew 6:33, CSB
We find hope and peace in knowing that when we seek God’s righteousness in our lives and that He helps us in all ways.
Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: See, the virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14, CSB
We find hope and peace knowing God prepared for our salvation centuries before Jesus came, even from before the foundation of the world, that He would be with us.
“Look, the days are coming” — this is the Lord’s declaration — “when I will fulfill the good promise that I have spoken concerning the house of Israel and the house of Judah.”
Jeremiah 33:14, CSB
There is hope and peace in knowing God not only knew He was bringing salvation but was planning it and making it happen. He is in control.
Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.
Proverbs 4:23, CSB
We have hope and peace in knowing that we can protect our hearts with the Holy Spirit given to us by God when our faith is in Christ who gave Himself for us.
Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, according to Christ Jesus
Romans 15:5, CSB
There is hope and peace in knowing the triune God helps us to live at peace and in harmony with Him and each other as we go through this troublesome life.
Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.
James 5:13, CSB
We are in a spiritual war, and our prayers for each other and praises to God help us while pushing back against evil and demonic forces.
We launched our Sunday “prayer corner” nearly three years ago, only the elders taking turns being the primary contact. A year and a half ago, we started a midweek prayer group. It actually took us a while to have this same thought as today’s exhortation. Today, our deacons lead the prayer corner with other volunteers, and midweek is facilitated by volunteers. (We elders still participate in both! I rarely make the prayer meeting due to youth group being at the same time.)
Pray for congregational prayer.
Daniel
For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Pray for the church’s prayer meetings ahead of time.
This Sunday at Church: Pray for the church’s prayer meetings ahead of time
a simple man of God 