Haggai 2:4 “Be strong, all you people of the land,” declares the Lord, “and work. For I am with you,” declares the Lord Almighty.
Isaiah 10:1-2 Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, 2 to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of My people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless.
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. 14 And do everything with love.
Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Colossians 3:12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Ephesians 5:27 That He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
May you call upon the Lord without ceasing, giving Him no rest till He establishes His kingdom in His people, that He will receive the praise from all the earth for what He has done in our lives. Isaiah 62
May you joyfully participate in the work the Lord sets before you, gladly following the leading of His Spirit, for though the assignments are humbling and the effort required is hard, the Lord brings a reward of comfort and a recompense of peace with Him; you will receive the honor and beauty which holiness brings and you will be admired, beloved and sought after as the redeemed of the Lord, for He will not forsake those He has sanctified. Isaiah 62
May you stand with the Lord and tell of His kindnesses, sharing the deeds for which He is to be praised, according to all the Lord has done for you, according to His compassion and abundance of steadfast love, for though, in the day of His vengeance, He tramples down the spiritual forces that stand against His will and pours out His wrath against the people who willingly follow His enemies, He will bring the year of His redemption to those who gladly seek His face. Isaiah 63
May you know that God is your Father, though Abraham does not know you nor could Israel recognize you, yet from the beginning has the Lord been your Father, for your Redeemer has always been His name. Isaiah 63
May you remember the ways of God and gladly do what is right as you wait for Him, for the Lord will come to your help and, acting on your behalf, do awesome things that you did not expect, by which you can make His name known to those who do not know Him. Isaiah 64
May you be willing to be the clay which is shaped at the hand, and by the will, of the Potter, the Lord, your Father, for there is no greater joy than to be accepted, shaped, and used by God to His glory. Isaiah 64
May you seek the Lord, and desire to serve Him, for He will keep you in His care; His servants will eat, but those who forsake Him will go hungry; you will drink, but they will thirst; you will rejoice, but they will be shamed; you will sing with heartfelt joy, but they will cry with heartfelt anguish; you will receive a new name, but their name will become a curse. Isaiah 65
My child, does the earth hold anything that you desire above Me? Is there anyone in heaven you hold more dear than Me? Is there any counsel you value more than Mine? Think long on these questions, My called-out one, before you answer, for truth is sometimes obscured by ready answers.
For whom do you lay up delicacies in your heart, and with whom do you choose to share the fruits you have prepared from the garden of your soul? The one to whom you turn in your leisure must be the same one you seek in your need, for you cannot serve two masters, and no double-minded follower can expect to receive anything from Me.
Guard your heart, My love, and do not be distracted from your appointed task. I am returning for you soon, My cherished one; make yourself ready to welcome Me in the purity and holiness I desire.
I do not speak of the stains you have from defending the defenseless, nor the spatters that cling as you feed the hungry, for those are badges of honor and jewels of value. I speak of the taint of self-indulgence and the smear of undisciplined living; those are the stains that besmirch the name I give you, and bring dishonor to the One who has engrafted you into the family of God.
There is time if you turn to Me, wholly and unreservedly. Why would you yearn after and reach out for that which is perishing even as you watch? Let My love fill your heart again; you shall be clean and your eye shall be single. Do not wait, My precious one, for the time to gather you to Me is approaching quickly.
May you be glad and rejoice in what the Lord creates, for He will make His people to be a joy and His dwelling place to be a delight, creating new heavens with a new earth and causing the past troubles to be forgotten, hidden from His eyes, for the former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind, and the sound of weeping and crying will be heard no more. Isaiah 65
May you be grateful at being accepted of the Lord, for the days of His people will be as the days of a tree, blessed by the Lord, both you and your descendants, for you will long enjoy the works of your hands since you will not toil in vain, and before you call, the Lord will answer, for He will hear while you are still speaking. Isaiah 65
May you rejoice in the Lord as you worship by the Spirit of God, glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh, for He will protect you from those who do evil. Philippians 3
May you be pure in heart before God, not envying the arrogant when you see the prosperity of the wicked, for though they appear carefree without effort, their final destiny will be sudden destruction without remedy. Psalm 73
May you desire nothing earth has as much as God, for He is always with you, holding you by the hand, guiding you with His counsel, escorting you into glory; though your flesh and heart may fail, His is the strength of your heart and your portion forever. Psalm 73
May you make the Sovereign Lord your refuge, telling of all His deeds, for those whose hearts have turned far from God will perish, and He destroys all who are unfaithful to Him, but because you have made Him the desire of your heart, you find how good it is to be near to the Lord. Psalm 73
May you find wisdom from God, for it will be a hope for you that will not be cut off. Proverbs 24:14
