Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.
Romans 6:4 We were . . . buried with [Christ] through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
Psalm 71:18 Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.
Hebrews 13:5 God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my anxieties; 24 and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
May your interest be turned to being the temple of God rather than in building a temple for God. 2 Chronicles 24
May your Source be the Lord and your focus be the Word, for that which is eternal and unchanging will form a stable foundation for your life. 2 Chronicles 24
May you not only do what is right, but may you hunger and thirst for Him Who is always righteous. 2 Chronicles 25
May you not be foolish enough to give devotion to that which has failed, but turn and rely on Him Who has never failed to protect, support, and uplift all who believe in His Name and obey His Word. 2 Chronicles 25
May you not be impressed by yourself, but be over-awed by the majesty of the King of kings, for in Him are you safe. 2 Chronicles 25
My dear one, learn of My acceptance and receive of My grace in your life. Be free from the burden of self-imposed guilt over what you could not prevent, and find relief in My Spirit from the condemnation of others over what you could not avoid. I have willingly been made a curse for your sake to exempt you from the wrath to come, but all blessings remain ever within your reach.
I have freed your soul from the curse of death stemming from Adam’s sin, and your spirit lives now in the power of My resurrection. You are now freed from the weight of your sin nature, having died to it through My death on the cross as you accepted My free gift of salvation.
As you walk daily in prayer through the Spirit and in study of My Word, your mind is renewed as you learn new principles of thinking and seeing through My example in the Word. You grow in maturity in your spiritual walk, seeing the old habits wither and fall away, when you open the doors in your life and truly make Me Lord over more and more areas in your heart and your mind. You find it easier to feel the nudge of the Spirit and to recognize My still small voice speaking encouragement and hope and confidence into your life.
As you begin to abide in Me as I abide in My Father, you will know the heart of God in the joy of fellowship of the work of the harvest, in the anger toward the adversary who blinds My people with his lies and slander, and in the sorrow and heartache of rejection by those who turn their backs on the drawing of My Spirit.
You have the responsibilities of today and all of its issues to walk out – decisions to make, choices to choose, actions to take. You have circumstances to handle and events to deal with. You are the builder in charge of the construction on your site, but I am the Architect. I have made the plans and provided the materials, gladly dispensing the wisdom and guidance you need for each concern that comes your way.
I have emptied the past of pain and have filled the future with abundance for you if you come to Me humbly, seeking not your own will and desires but to point others to Me, making much of Me. By being vulnerable and transparent, open about your failures, weaknesses, and shortcomings, you give glory to Me as your Source and Provision, letting others know what I have done for you, that they may have faith in what I can do for them.
Show them the mercy you have received from Me, and accept them as they are as you minister to their needs as My servant, led by My Spirit, expressing My love.
May you offer your body as a living sacrifice, dedicated and pleasing to the Lord, in light of what God has done for you through His love, for this is an appropriate way to worship Him in the spirit. Romans 12
May you not imitate those who are of the world or be conformed in your thoughts to the ways of this present time, but let God transform the way you think by the ongoing renovation of your mind by His Word and His Spirit so that you may learn to test and recognize the proper, pleasing and perfect things that God really wants for you. Romans 12
May you not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather be honest in your evaluation of yourself with sound judgment and sober discernment, in modest humility and temperate self-esteem based on the gifts God has given you as a believer. Romans 12
May you walk in sincere love, clinging to what is good, honoring others above yourself and being devoted to each other in brotherly love, never lacking in spiritual fervor as you serve the Lord. Romans 12
May you be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer, and sharing with God’s people who are in need as you practice hospitality. Romans 12
May you bless those who persecute you, never wishing or seeking ill for them, living in harmony with one another, rejoicing with all who rejoice and mourning with each who mourns, not proud or conceited, but friendly with ordinary, humble people. Romans 12
May you give thought to what you do, that it will be honorable and noble in the sight of God and men, not returning evil for evil, so that if possible, you may live at peace with everyone, not overcome by evil, but overcoming evil with good. Romans 12
May you declare the name of the Lord to those around you, and praise Him with those who fear Him, honoring and revering Him with all who seek Him for He has not despised or disdained the suffering of the afflicted one or hidden His face from any who cry for help. Psalm 22
