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Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
Colossians 3:2, ESV
It is impossible to rightly serve God if we are not focused on Him. Loving others will fall apart if we are not rightly loving Him, even if we are trying to help others but stay focused solely on physical needs and worldly issues.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
Ephesians 6:10, ESV
Paul said “finally” here, but he meant all the time, not as an afterthought.
Continually seek and rely on God in every moment.
Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!
1 Chronicles 16:11, ESV
Pastors say to read your Bible every day to stay close to God.
While true, it must go deeper. Seek God throughout the day, contemplating His truth.
Then your strength will be realized.
I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
Psalm 16:8, ESV
Christ should not be center of everything. He should BE EVERYTHING!
Following Christ reveals He is in, surrounding, and holding everything, so we have no reason to worry.
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:22, ESV
Be kind to others, lifting each other up.
Encourage others, bring a shoulder or an arm to help.
Share the Lord, showing His joy and healing.
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Romans 12:12, KJV
No matter our circumstances, we have Christ as our example:
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
Hebrews 12:1, ESV
The Bible tells us of dozens – hundreds – thousands – who believed in and were faithful to God. Their example and testimony should inspire us and spur us on toward godliness – Christ-likeness.
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Psalm 27:14, ESV
We are all too often restless and impatient. We must learn God’s patience.
Remember that He has been patient with us, throughout all of history and until Christ returns, saving even us.
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;
1 Corinthians 13:4-5, ESV
People can be stupid, it is true.
If you are easily irritated by or jealous of them, do you truly have the love of God in you?
Remember how patient, kind, and sacrificial He has been to you, and that will inspire love for others.
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
1 Corinthians 15:58, ESV
May we never say “Do as I say, not as I do” as Christians.
We have the Word of God, but our faith is so much more than words. We must interact with our world in real and physical ways! And He will empower, strengthen, and move through us!
a simple man of God 