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For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23, ESV
We all have sinned and deserve God’s wrath and separation from Him.
Thanks to Jesus, we are shown grace and forgiveness to eternal life.
pray without ceasing,
1 Thessalonians 5:17, ESV
Prayer is not a last resort or simply for asking for things or help.
Prayer should be a constant conversation with the Lord and Creator of everything … who has called us friends.
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:2, ESV
Do not merely recite prayers “because you have to.” Pray continuously, seeking God, His will, and wisdom, but also being aware of your world and those around you. And thank Him for His provision, that He is in control, and His love and grace.
looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2, ESV
What is faith? Jesus is the source. Without the cross and resurrection, we have no basis for faith.
Christ’s faithfulness gives us faith.
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Matthew 6:14-15, ESV
A sign of repentance and a new heart is how we treat others. If we are unable to forgive others, have we truly found forgiveness ourselves?
“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.”
Revelation 4:11, ESV
God deserves all praise, honor, and glory, if for no other reason than He created everything.
Further, He saved us through His Son. That deserves our love and devotion.
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33, ESV
Christ proved through His resurrection that nothing can stop Him.
This world may beat us down, but through Christ we shall arise on the New Earth in glory. This hope gives us the courage to face whatever comes our way.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4, ESV
Foremost, we mourn our sin and rebellion against God, then we will be blessed with the comfort of our Savior.
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
John 10:11, ESV
Jesus offered Himself to rescue us from condemnation for sin.
Likewise, we should be willing to lay down our lives to share the Gospel, love on others, and bring many to faith in Christ.
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Romans 3:23 ESV
We are all equal before God. No one is without shame, but all are welcome at the foot of the cross where redemption is found.
a simple man of God 