Posts Tagged ‘ God ’
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.
Proverbs 16:9, ESV
None of our plans will work apart from God.
“Seek first his kingdom and righteousness …”
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7, ESV
We may face many problems and attacks in this world, especially as we follow Christ, but His Holy Spirit will empower and encourage us through supernatural peace and calm.
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:10, ESV
Jesus promised persecution and problems in this life following Him, so we should encourage each other and take hope that He is with us.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
James 1:5, ESV
God would rather we make wise decisions, the wisest being to follow (obey and emulate) His Son.
Seek first His Kingdom and righteousness.
“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
John 13:35, ESV
We may have disagreements within the Church, but we should still love each other, in Christ. This can help draw more people to Him.
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Hebrews 10:24-25, ESV
We meet in person to encourage each other in the Word of God, with love, and to share the Gospel and do good works to bring glory to God.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1, ESV
God wants to help us. Trust in Him. He is our strong defender and hope.
Therefore you are great, O Lord God. For there is none like you, and there is no God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears.
2 Samuel 7:22, ESV
God has revealed Himself through His Word. Scripture tells us He is the only God, and Jesus, through His life, death, and resurrection, shows us His testimony is true.
One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.
Proverbs 11:24, ESV
Generosity often begets generosity.
Especially in matters of love and grace.
Do as our Lord has done and share His love and grace, growing in both.
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14, ESV
Regardless of what skeptics may say, God has revealed Himself to us, through Scripture and by coming to live as one of us to bring truth and grace.
a simple man of God 