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VerseD: Mark 13:33

“Watch! Be alert! For you don’t know when the time is coming.”

Mark 13:33, CSB

God is in control, not us. We should trust Him when He says He is coming back to us, liv9ng in the hope and peace of His sovereignty as God.

VerseD: Matthew 13:44

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and buys that field.”

Matthew 13:44, CSB

God is in control, and that means we can trust His Word and His promises. We can live with abandon knowing He will watch over us and deliver us to eternal life.

VerseD: Proverbs 19:21

Many plans are in a person’s heart, but the Lord’s decree will prevail.

Proverbs 19:21, CSB

God is in control, and we should trust in His plans. His way eins out, so it is better to join His will and live in His peace and joy.

VerseD: Psalm 119:11

I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you.

Psalm 119:11, CSB

God is in control, and the Bible helps us see His sovereignty and goodness, helps us to be faithful to His will.

VerseD: Romans 12:10

Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another.

Romans 12:10, CSB

God is in control, so we can love others with abandon knowing He will care for us and work our relationships for our good and His glory.

VerseD: 1 Chronicles 16:24

Declare his glory among the nations, his wondrous works among all peoples.

1 Chronicles 16:24, CSB

We can know that God is in control, keeping us from worry and fear. Let us share His glory and faithfulness with all people.

VerseD: Psalm 139:10

even there your hand will lead me; your right hand will hold on to me.

Psalm 139:10, CSB

No matter what life brings, God is in control. It is best to trust Him and live by His leading as found in the Bible, by the Holy Spirit, and with help from the Church.

VerseD: Proverbs 3:7

Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

Proverbs 3:7, CSB

God calls us to rest, and He has shown us true rest in the work of Christ. Do not try to figure out life and the afterlife on your own, but trust the wisdom of God as revealed in Scripture and the person of Jesus Christ.

VerseD: Hosea 10:12

Sow righteousness for yourselves and reap faithful love; break up your unplowed ground. It is time to seek the Lord until he comes and sends righteousness on you like the rain.

Hosea 10:12, CSB

God calls us to rest, and this call includes showing others the rest we have in Christ. Thus, we call others to the eternal rest in Christ, doing the hard work of the gospel now that we may enjoy eternity together with Him.

VerseD: Matthew 5:43-44

“You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”

Matthew 5:43-44, CSB

God calls us to rest, and that includes in our relationships. We are ambassadors for the peace of Christ, introducing rest from conflict and hatred through the love of the One who gives us rest, love, and peace with God.