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Below you will find the Bible verses referred to in each blog post.
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We Wait and We Trust.
John 12:8 - “For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.”
1 Peter 4:10 –“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.”
John 12:8 - “For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.”
1 Peter 4:10 –“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.”
We Learned Much.
Hebrews 12:1 - 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.
Daniel 2:20 - Daniel said, "Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.
Hebrews 12:1 - 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.
Daniel 2:20 - Daniel said, "Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.
I left the best for last.
John 2: 9-10 - And when the headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine, without knowing where it came from (although the servers who had drawn the water knew), the headwaiter called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves good wine first, and then when people have drunk freely, an inferior one; but you have kept the good wine until now.”
John 2: 9-10 - And when the headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine, without knowing where it came from (although the servers who had drawn the water knew), the headwaiter called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves good wine first, and then when people have drunk freely, an inferior one; but you have kept the good wine until now.”
A Birthday Celebration!
John 2:10 – … and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.”
Mathew 6:26 – “Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”
John 2:10 – … and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.”
Mathew 6:26 – “Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”
Many "First Times"
Psalm 40:18 “ Though I am afflicted and poor, my Lord keeps me in mind. You are my help and deliverer; my God, do not delay!”
Psalm 52:11 “I will thank you forever for what you have done. I will put my hope in your name – for it is good, in the presence of those devoted to you”.
Psalm 40:18 “ Though I am afflicted and poor, my Lord keeps me in mind. You are my help and deliverer; my God, do not delay!”
Psalm 52:11 “I will thank you forever for what you have done. I will put my hope in your name – for it is good, in the presence of those devoted to you”.
Held by Love & Prayers
Exodus 17:11-12 - "As long as Moses kept his hands raised up, Israel had the better of the fight, but when he let his hands rest, Amalek had the better of the fight. Moses’ hands, however, grew tired; so they took a rock and put it under him and he sat on it. Meanwhile Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other, so that his hands remained steady until sunset."
Exodus 17:11-12 - "As long as Moses kept his hands raised up, Israel had the better of the fight, but when he let his hands rest, Amalek had the better of the fight. Moses’ hands, however, grew tired; so they took a rock and put it under him and he sat on it. Meanwhile Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other, so that his hands remained steady until sunset."
Happy New Year!
Isaiah 43:18-19 - “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
Revelation 21:5 - “And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
Isaiah 43:18-19 - “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
Revelation 21:5 - “And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
Welcome Home and Merry Christmas.
John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Luke 2:10-11 – And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Luke 2:10-11 – And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
"I knew that was you God".
Hebrews 6:10 - For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.
Philippians 2:4 - Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Proverbs 3:27- Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.
Hebrews 6:10 - For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.
Philippians 2:4 - Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Proverbs 3:27- Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.
Miracles & Real Kisses
Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Mathew 6:34 – “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Deuteronomy 8:7-9 – For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing out in the valleys and hills, a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey, a land in which you will eat bread without scarcity, in which you will lack nothing, a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you can dig copper.
Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Mathew 6:34 – “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Deuteronomy 8:7-9 – For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing out in the valleys and hills, a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey, a land in which you will eat bread without scarcity, in which you will lack nothing, a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you can dig copper.
Thankful Hearts.
Psalms 100:4 - Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!
Psalms 50:23 - The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Psalms 100:4 - Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!
Psalms 50:23 - The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Love bears all things.
Jeremiah: 29: 11-12 – For I know well the plans I have in mind for you – oracle of the Lord – plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope. When you look for me, and come and pray to me, I will listen to you”.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 - 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; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. Love never ends...
Jeremiah: 29: 11-12 – For I know well the plans I have in mind for you – oracle of the Lord – plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope. When you look for me, and come and pray to me, I will listen to you”.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 - 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; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. Love never ends...
Leading the Way.
Romans 12:12 – Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be
constant in prayer.
1 Corinthians 10:13 – No temptation has overtaken you that is
not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be
tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
Romans 12:12 – Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be
constant in prayer.
1 Corinthians 10:13 – No temptation has overtaken you that is
not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be
tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
Do Not Fear.
Ephesians 1:17-19 - “…that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe…”
Ephesians 1:17-19 - “…that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe…”
We are not alone.
Isaiah 41:10 – "Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look
about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help
you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
Deuteronomy 31:8 – "The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you;
He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.
Do not fear or be dismayed."
Matthew 28:20 – "... and surely I am with you always, to the very end
of the age."
Isaiah 41:10 – "Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look
about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help
you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
Deuteronomy 31:8 – "The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you;
He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.
Do not fear or be dismayed."
Matthew 28:20 – "... and surely I am with you always, to the very end
of the age."
Well played.
2 Corinthian 4:16 - So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
2 Chronicles 15:7 - "But you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work."
Psalm 31:24 - Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the LORD!
2 Corinthian 4:16 - So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
2 Chronicles 15:7 - "But you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work."
Psalm 31:24 - Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the LORD!
It takes a community.
1 Peters 3:3-4 - Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear - but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.
Colossians 3:12-13 - Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
Matthew 18:3 – and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven”.
1 Peters 3:3-4 - Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear - but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.
Colossians 3:12-13 - Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
Matthew 18:3 – and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven”.
Our Favorite things.
Amos 3:7 - “For the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets.
1 John 4:12 - No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us.
John 14:12 - “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.
Amos 3:7 - “For the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets.
1 John 4:12 - No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us.
John 14:12 - “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.
Prayers answered.
Mark 11:24 - Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Jeremiah 33:3 - Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 - Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Mark 11:24 - Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Jeremiah 33:3 - Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 - Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Moving in the right direction.
Psalm 143:8 - Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
Psalm 27:14 - Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!
Romans 15:5 - May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,
Psalm 143:8 - Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
Psalm 27:14 - Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!
Romans 15:5 - May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,
Signs, Wonders & Miracles
91:1 - He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
Romans 8:25, 27 - But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God's people in accordance with the will of God.
Hebrews 2:4 - God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will.
91:1 - He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
Romans 8:25, 27 - But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God's people in accordance with the will of God.
Hebrews 2:4 - God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will.
The Power of Music
1 Peter 3:10 - For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.
Colossians 3:8 - But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.
Ephesians 4:29 - Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Ephesians 5:19 - Address one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart.
1 Peter 3:10 - For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.
Colossians 3:8 - But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.
Ephesians 4:29 - Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Ephesians 5:19 - Address one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart.
Life-giving Water
Mark 10:45 - “For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve…”
Galatians 5:13 - For you were called for freedom, brothers. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather serve one another through love.
1 Peter 4:10 - As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, as indeed you do.
John 7:37-39 – Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, “Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”
Mark 10:45 - “For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve…”
Galatians 5:13 - For you were called for freedom, brothers. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather serve one another through love.
1 Peter 4:10 - As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, as indeed you do.
John 7:37-39 – Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, “Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”
Teach me to be humble.
Romans 8:31 – What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Philippians 2:3 - Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
James 4:6,10 – But he bestows a greater grace; therefore, it says: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble”. Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.
Romans 8:31 – What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Philippians 2:3 - Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
James 4:6,10 – But he bestows a greater grace; therefore, it says: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble”. Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.
Learning to Trust.
Psalm 46: 2-3 – God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. “Thus we do not fear, though earth be shaken and mountains quake to the depths of the sea”.
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
Psalm 46: 2-3 – God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. “Thus we do not fear, though earth be shaken and mountains quake to the depths of the sea”.
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
God's Footprints.
Isaiah 25:1 – O Lord, you are my God, I extol you, I praise your name; For you have carried out your wonderful plans of old, faithful and true.
Proverbs 4:25 – Let your eyes look straight ahead and your gaze be focused forward.
Isaiah 25:1 – O Lord, you are my God, I extol you, I praise your name; For you have carried out your wonderful plans of old, faithful and true.
Proverbs 4:25 – Let your eyes look straight ahead and your gaze be focused forward.
Departures-Moving On.
CCC 958 Communion with the dead. "In full consciousness of this communion of the whole Mystical Body of Jesus Christ, the Church in its pilgrim members, from the very earliest days of the Christian religion, has honored with great respect the memory of the dead; ...Our prayer for them is capable not only of helping them, but also of making their intercession for us effective.
CCC 997 What is "rising"? In death, the separation of the soul from the body, the human body decays and the soul goes to meet God, while awaiting its reunion with its glorified body. God, in his almighty power, will definitively grant incorruptible life to our bodies by reuniting them with our souls, through the power of Jesus' Resurrection.
CCC 366 The Church teaches that every spiritual soul is created immediately by God - it is not "produced" by the parents - and also that it is immortal: it does not perish when it separates from the body at death, and it will be reunited with the body at the final Resurrection.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 - We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, about those who have fallen asleep, so that you may not grieve like the rest, who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
* CCC = Catechism of the Catholic Church
CCC 958 Communion with the dead. "In full consciousness of this communion of the whole Mystical Body of Jesus Christ, the Church in its pilgrim members, from the very earliest days of the Christian religion, has honored with great respect the memory of the dead; ...Our prayer for them is capable not only of helping them, but also of making their intercession for us effective.
CCC 997 What is "rising"? In death, the separation of the soul from the body, the human body decays and the soul goes to meet God, while awaiting its reunion with its glorified body. God, in his almighty power, will definitively grant incorruptible life to our bodies by reuniting them with our souls, through the power of Jesus' Resurrection.
CCC 366 The Church teaches that every spiritual soul is created immediately by God - it is not "produced" by the parents - and also that it is immortal: it does not perish when it separates from the body at death, and it will be reunited with the body at the final Resurrection.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 - We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, about those who have fallen asleep, so that you may not grieve like the rest, who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
* CCC = Catechism of the Catholic Church
Simply "Pete"
Ephesians 2:10 - For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them.
Philippians 3:7-8 - But whatever gains I had, these I have come to consider a loss because of Christ. More than that, I even consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have accepted the loss of all things and I consider them so much rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him…
Ephesians 2:10 - For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them.
Philippians 3:7-8 - But whatever gains I had, these I have come to consider a loss because of Christ. More than that, I even consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have accepted the loss of all things and I consider them so much rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him…
We are just passing through.
Hebrews 11:16 – But now they desire a better homeland, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Luke 2:29-32 – “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in sight of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel”
Hebrews 11:16 – But now they desire a better homeland, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Luke 2:29-32 – “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in sight of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel”
Scares, Laughs and Proposals.
1 Timothy 2:1 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men.
Revelation 8:3 - And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
1 Timothy 2:1 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men.
Revelation 8:3 - And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
A Sandwich is Born.
Luke 12:7 – Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.
Luke 12:7 – Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.
Paying attention.
Sirach 6:32-33 – If you wish, my son, you can be wise; if you apply yourself, you can be shrewd. If you are willing to listen, you can learn; if you pay attention, you can be instructed.
Sirach 6:32-33 – If you wish, my son, you can be wise; if you apply yourself, you can be shrewd. If you are willing to listen, you can learn; if you pay attention, you can be instructed.
"He will be ok"...
Joshua 1:9 – I command you: be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord, your God, is with you wherever you go.
Isaiah 40:31 – They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.
Joshua 1:9 – I command you: be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord, your God, is with you wherever you go.
Isaiah 40:31 – They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.
Graduating...
Isaiah 43: 18-19 – Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not; See, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? In the wilderness I make a way, in the wasteland, rivers.
Matthew 6:27, 34 – Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span? Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself.
Isaiah 43: 18-19 – Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not; See, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? In the wilderness I make a way, in the wasteland, rivers.
Matthew 6:27, 34 – Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span? Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself.
Moving forward together.
Romans 12:6-18 - Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: if prophecy, in proportion to the faith; if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching; if one exhorts, in exhortation; if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others, with diligence; if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good; Love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor. Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, and persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Have the same regard for one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly; do not be wise in your own estimation.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all.
If possible, on your part, live at peace with all.
Romans 12:6-18 - Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: if prophecy, in proportion to the faith; if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching; if one exhorts, in exhortation; if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others, with diligence; if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good; Love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor. Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, and persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Have the same regard for one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly; do not be wise in your own estimation.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all.
If possible, on your part, live at peace with all.
Life is fragile... handle with prayer.
Isiah 40:8 - The grass withers, the flower wilts, but the word of our God stands forever.
Malachi 3:6 - For I, the LORD, do not change, and you, sons of Jacob, do not cease to be.
2 Tim 3:16-17 - All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness so that one who belongs to God may be competent, equipped for every good work.
James 1:5 - But if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and he will be given it.
Deut 30:19- I call heaven and earth today to witness against you: I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live
Isiah 40:8 - The grass withers, the flower wilts, but the word of our God stands forever.
Malachi 3:6 - For I, the LORD, do not change, and you, sons of Jacob, do not cease to be.
2 Tim 3:16-17 - All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness so that one who belongs to God may be competent, equipped for every good work.
James 1:5 - But if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and he will be given it.
Deut 30:19- I call heaven and earth today to witness against you: I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live
Because I love you...
Isiah 40:31 - They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles' wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.
1 Cor 10:13 - No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you my be able to bear it.
Psalm 73:26 - Though my flesh and my heart fail, God is the rock of my heart, my portion forever.
Isiah 40:31 - They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles' wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.
1 Cor 10:13 - No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you my be able to bear it.
Psalm 73:26 - Though my flesh and my heart fail, God is the rock of my heart, my portion forever.
The blessings through sufferings...
Job 11:18 - And you shall be secure, because there is hope; you shall look round you and lie down in safety.
Romans 5:3-5 - Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.
Romans 12:12 - Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.
Job 11:18 - And you shall be secure, because there is hope; you shall look round you and lie down in safety.
Romans 5:3-5 - Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.
Romans 12:12 - Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.
The Power of Love ...
1 Cor 13:13 - So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
Proverbs 17:17 - A friend is a friend at all times, and a brother is born for the time of adversity.
2 Cor 8:7-8 - Now as you excel in every respect, in faith, discourse, knowledge, all earnestness, and in the love we have for you, may you excel in this gracious act also. I say this not by way of command, but to test the genuineness of your love by your concern for others.
1 Cor 13:13 - So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
Proverbs 17:17 - A friend is a friend at all times, and a brother is born for the time of adversity.
2 Cor 8:7-8 - Now as you excel in every respect, in faith, discourse, knowledge, all earnestness, and in the love we have for you, may you excel in this gracious act also. I say this not by way of command, but to test the genuineness of your love by your concern for others.
First critical hours...
Ephesians 6:10, 18 - Finally, draw your strength from the Lord and from his mighty power. With all prayer and supplication, pray at every opportunity in the Spirit.
1 Tim 2:1 - ... I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions and thanksgivings be offered for everyone.
James 5:15 - ...and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.
Ephesians 6:10, 18 - Finally, draw your strength from the Lord and from his mighty power. With all prayer and supplication, pray at every opportunity in the Spirit.
1 Tim 2:1 - ... I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions and thanksgivings be offered for everyone.
James 5:15 - ...and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.
The Call...
Romans 8:26 - ... the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groanings.
Eph 6:18 - With all prayer and supplication, pray at every opportunity in the Spirit.
Phil 4:6-7 - Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 107:28 - In their distress they cried to the LORD, who brought them out of their peril.
Romans 8:26 - ... the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groanings.
Eph 6:18 - With all prayer and supplication, pray at every opportunity in the Spirit.
Phil 4:6-7 - Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 107:28 - In their distress they cried to the LORD, who brought them out of their peril.
One Family... One Love...
Romans 12:5 - So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
Phil: 2:1-2 - If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing.
Romans 12:5 - So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
Phil: 2:1-2 - If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing.