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VerseD: 1 Peter 3:15

but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect

1 Peter 3:15, ESV

We like to know we’re right, but even if we are right there is a right and wrong way to express truth.

We must rely on the Holy Spirit to guide us in all truth, to study the truth of God’s Word, and to share the truth with grace, compassion, gentleness, and respect to the glory of God.

VerseD: Matthew 6:7-8

“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.”

Matthew 6:7‭-‬8, ESV

God knows what we need, so we do not need to try to please Him with many words or flowery speech. He lives in us by the Holy Spirit, so He helps us to ask.

VerseD: Psalm 147:11

but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.

Psalm 147:11, ESV

We please God by obeying His commands and loving others, and we feel His joy by the Holy Spirit – God in us.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?

1 Corinthians 3:16, ESV

God guides us in all of life. We do not need to ask the Holy Spirit into our lives over and over. He is in us at all times.

VerseD: 1 Chronicles 16:11

Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!

1 Chronicles 16:11, ESV

God is our true strength and peace. May we seek Him daily and every moment to guide us through life.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 15:57

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:57, ESV

All we could offer God was our sin. Let us praise God that He has redeemed us from sin and death in His great power and grace!

VerseD: Luke 1:37

“For nothing will be impossible with God.”

Luke 1:37, ESV

We are unable to to do anything to earn our salvation from God’s wrath or eternal life of joy and peace.

But our Creator and Savior God can and has made a way for us through Jesus Christ.

VerseD: Psalm 56:3

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

Psalm 56:3, ESV

Our sin has spoiled this world, and it makes life hard.

But God has a plan, and we can trust that He has it all under control.

VerseD: Psalm 105:1

Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!

Psalm 105:1, ESV

It is God who does all things well. He has created everything, He has redeemed us through the blood of Christ, and He one day will restore all things.

Let us give Him our thanks and praise.

VerseD: Psalm 77:11-12

I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds.

Psalm 77:11‭-‬12, ESV

We are pretty insignificant in the grand scheme of things, wanting to do whateverwe want.

Except when we consider that there is God, who created everything, including us to whom He gave His likeness.

And then, in the midst of our sin and rebellion against Him, He came to us to redeem us.