Posts Tagged ‘ Thankfulness ’

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 4:18

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.

VerseD: James 5:13

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.

VerseD: John 6:35

“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.

VerseD: Ephesians 6:11

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.

VerseD: John 14:6

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.

VerseD: Matthew 9:37-38

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.

VerseD: Luke 6:35

“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.

VerseD: Judges 6:12

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.

VerseD: Ephesians 2:8-9

For you are saved by grace  through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift — not from works, so that no one can boast.

Ephesians 2:8-9, CSB

We love the Church, knowing it is through the Church we hear the gospel of grace and receive salvation through faith. We lift  each other up with the Word.

VerseD: Matthew 18:4

Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child — this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:4, CSB

Let us love the Church, knowing there are others who understand some things better than we do and that we need the Church to help us, like a family, following our God and Big Brother.