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The one thing I ask of the Lord—the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.…
Psalm 27:4
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Priorities are so important in our lives. Cut through the stuff of life and seek HIM. |
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Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: "There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!"
Proverbs 31:28-29
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Take a moment and pray for and bless your mom for all the good things she has done in your life for you! |
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You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
Isaiah 26:3
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The world bombards us with messages telling us we need more money, more luxuries, and more things. How can we escape the grip of our desires? Turn to Jesus. He offers a peace and contentment the world can never bring. |
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Blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence.
Jeremiah 17:7
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The Bible says it's foolish to put our trust in people. People will always fail us, but God never will. Only God is fully trustworthy and dependable. |
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Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? . . . Then make me truly happy by agreeing whole-heartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.
Philippians 2:1-2
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Are you alone, wondering where to turn for help? The church is a spiritual community that can--and should--support you through the tough times. |
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If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But people who are alone when they fall are in real trouble.
Ecclesiastes 4:10
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It's easy to remember that you're supposed to serve others. It's harder to let others serve you. God wants to show you his love through his people; don't be afraid to ask them for help! |
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We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance
Romans 5:3
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How will you know the depth of your character? God allows pain to help his people mature. The key is to turn to God and rely on him for endurance. |
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I will be faithful to you and make you mine, and you will finally know me as LORD.
Hosea 2:20
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Jesus wants nothing less than to have a place in your heart forever. With cords of love he will bind himself to you--a holy spouse who will love you more than any human mate ever could. |
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Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord...
Philippians 3:8
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Are you like Martha--always scurrying around, hoping to win God's favor? Allow yourself to sit at Jesus' feet and pursue the one good thing: knowing him. |
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Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight.
Psalm 119:77
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What is God's love like? If you want to know, look at the people of Israel, whose affections often wandered from God. Yet God always tenderly drew them back. |
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He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.
Titus 2:14
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We can only experience true freedom, when we seek Him with all our heart! |
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A wise person thinks a lot about death,
while a fool thinks only about having a good time.
Ecclesiastes 7:4
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While pursuing entertainment is fun for right now…it is important to ponder your eternal destination. |
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Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you."
Deuteronomy 31:8
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People are human. Sometimes they let us down, and sometimes they hurt us. When you're disappointed by another human being, remember that God is perfect--he'll never abandon you. |
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Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Psalm 51:7
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No one is exempt from failure--even King David was guilty of great sins, including adultery and murder. But God offered his forgiveness and restored David to fellowship with himself. He's waiting to do the same for you. |
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Jesus replied, "Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again.
John 4:13
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Are you thirsty for meaning and significance? Water from Jesus will quench your longings and deepest needs. Have you visited numerous ; wells; in your search? Remember, Jesus alone is our eternal spring! |
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For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God's holy people.
1 Corinthians 14:33
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When a multitude of voices clamors for our attention, how can we hear God's voice? Satan uses the things of this world to deceive us. But God's voice is always clear. His words speak comfort, not confusion. |
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This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all.
1 John 1:5
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When the sun comes out after rain, its radiance bathes us in warmth. To come into a relationship with God is to know what sunshine really feels like. |
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But the LORD said to Samuel, "Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The LORD doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
1 Samuel 16:7
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Over the centuries, society has continued to value superficial appearances. But God's standards never change. That's because he looks at the inside of a person. What does he see in you? |
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So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us. We want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ.
Colossians 1:28
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What have you learned from God lately? Share what you learn with people who don't know about him! |
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You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny.
Psalm 73:24
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Are you at a crossroads, uncertain of the correct path to take? Seek the counsel of wise friends, and look to God for his wisdom. He won't let you wander aimlessly but will be your confident guide. |
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For if you just listen and don't obey, it is like looking at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.
James 1:23-24
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The reason we have mirrors is to have the ability to make the necessary changes to make ourselves look better. Can you imagine spending all that time and doing nothing! |
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If you believe in me, come and drink! For the Scriptures declare that rivers of living water will flow from his heart."
John 7:38
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Faucets are a great invention but when it comes to the Lord we need to tap into His mighty river. |
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My dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
James 1:19
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When communicating these are great words to live by. |
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So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it.
Hebrews 2:1
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The art of learning to listen to every detail when mastered will help greatly in our walk with him. |
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But anyone who listens and doesn't obey is like a person who builds a house without a foundation. When the floods sweep down against that house, it will crumble into a heap of ruins."
Luke 6:49
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Every builder knows to have a strong house you have got to have a very strong foundation. It helps the house remain strong during times of difficulty |
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I love the LORD because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!
Psalm 116:1-2
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What a great picture of the Lord bending down to hear every word we have to say to him. |
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Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.
Proverbs 29:23
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Run from whatever puffs you up with pride. True humility before God is the key to right living. God will help you--ask him! |
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"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.”
John 10:11
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He is our good shepherd that wants to take care of us. He even laid down his life for us all! |
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Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
John 14:6
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There is no other way to God except through Jesus! |
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"I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn't produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.
John 15:1-2
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Pruning is hard but is necessary if you want the tree to bear beautiful fruit! |
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