Posts Tagged ‘ Thankfulness ’
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:1, CSB
We are in a spiritual war, and our enemy will try to steal our peace and make us doubt our salvation. Scripture is our primary weapon to fight back and remain near our Savior who fights for us.
Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable — if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy — dwell on these things.
Philippians 4:8, CSB
We are in a spiritual war, and focusing on all the good things in this life that God has done and is doing, that we do together in the Church, directly combats the evil forces we struggle against.
So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:18, CSB
We are in a spiritual war, so we focus on our eternal God who created us, has saved us, and indwells us in power and grace to face this war with c9nfidence and boldness.
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.
“I am the bread of life,” Jesus told them. “No one who comes to me will ever be hungry, and no one who believes in me will ever be thirsty again.”
John 6:35, CSB
We are in a spiritual war, and even communion is an act of warfare, declaring the triumphant death and resurrection of Christ our Savior and Lord.
Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil.
Ephesians 6:11, CSB
We are in spiritual battle whether we acknowledge it or not, and we need the help of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God in our daily battle to resist the forces of darkness in the spiritual realm.
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6, CSB
We love the Church, for this is where Christ dwells by the Holy Spirit, and we share the Truth as the only Way to eternal Life as a collective Body for His glory.
Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:37-38, CSB
We love the Church, for we are sent out by God to reach people for Christ as the Body of Christ, encouraging each other to rely on Hod who is already working in the harvest.
“But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High. For he is gracious to the ungrateful and evil.”
Luke 6:35, CSB
We love the Church, knowing Christ’s love was extended through the Church to us when we were enemies of Christ, and now we seek to welcome others into the Church and Christ’s love and grace.
Then the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said, “The Lord is with you, valiant warrior.”
Judges 6:12, CSB
We love the Church, knowing God’s Spirit is within the Church, within each of us who put their faith in Christ. May we be bold in proclaiming the truth of God’s indwelling love and grace.
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