He always has a purpose
Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. (1 Corinthians 13:12 NLT)
That’s the secret!
Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13-14)
My love is reaching out to you
How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. (Psalm 36:7 NIV)
He looks for our thanks and our appreciation
For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation. (Psalm 100:5 NLT)
We should value it so highly that…
The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. (Matthew 13:45 KJV)
Take it to Jesus
In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. (Ephesians 3:12 ESV)
Personal growth is a partnership
And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful! (Psalm 90:17 NLT)
I can change your perspective
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. (Psalm 46:1–3 NIV)
Love that shows goodwill
But the greatest of these is charity (love). (1 Corinthians 13:13b KJV)
I will never, ever forsake you
For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith. (1 John 5:4 NLT)
“He is not here. He is risen.”
But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. (Matthew 28:5-6 ESV)
As believers we have salvation and forgiveness
I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. (John 11:25–26 ESV)
“Resurrection Plant”
If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 4:14)
With a heart full of love
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (John 16:33 NIV)
Fear not, let’s do this together
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7 ESV)
Little things are so important
Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. (Colossians 4:6 NLT)
Make Word-based decisions —Strengthening Your Faith (Part 2)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV)
I will bless and reward you
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13 NIV)
Spend quality time in God’s Word—Strengthening your faith (Part 1)
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him. (1 John 5:14-15 NIV)