Words for the Soul...
(Galatians 5:19-21 ESV) “Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. “
(Isaiah 5:11 NASB) “Woe to those who rise early in the morning that they may pursue strong drink, who stay up late in the evening that wine may inflame them!”
(Psalm 111:10 ESV) “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!”
(2 Timothy 1:7 KJV) “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
(John 9:1-3 NIV) “As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.”
(2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT) “For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!”
(James 5:11 ESV) “Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.”
(Philippians 4:6-7 NASB) “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
(Colossians 3:15 NASB) “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.”
(Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV) “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
(Acts 15:8-9 NLT) “God knows people’s hearts, and he confirmed that he accepts Gentiles by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as he did to us. 9 He made no distinction between us and them, for he cleansed their hearts through faith.)
(Jeremiah 29:11-12 ESV) “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. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.”
Applying The Scriptures To Your Life:
As you spend time with the Lord meditating over a portion of Scripture, you may find it helpful to ask the following questions:
· Is there an example to follow?
· Is there a sin to avoid?
· Is there a promise to claim?
· Is there a prayer to repeat?
· Is there a command to obey?
· Is there a condition to meet?
· Is there a verse to memorize?
· Is there an error to mark?
· Is there a challenge to face?
(Isaiah 5:11 NASB) “Woe to those who rise early in the morning that they may pursue strong drink, who stay up late in the evening that wine may inflame them!”
(Psalm 111:10 ESV) “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!”
(2 Timothy 1:7 KJV) “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
(John 9:1-3 NIV) “As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.”
(2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT) “For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!”
(James 5:11 ESV) “Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.”
(Philippians 4:6-7 NASB) “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
(Colossians 3:15 NASB) “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.”
(Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV) “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
(Acts 15:8-9 NLT) “God knows people’s hearts, and he confirmed that he accepts Gentiles by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as he did to us. 9 He made no distinction between us and them, for he cleansed their hearts through faith.)
(Jeremiah 29:11-12 ESV) “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. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.”
Applying The Scriptures To Your Life:
As you spend time with the Lord meditating over a portion of Scripture, you may find it helpful to ask the following questions:
· Is there an example to follow?
· Is there a sin to avoid?
· Is there a promise to claim?
· Is there a prayer to repeat?
· Is there a command to obey?
· Is there a condition to meet?
· Is there a verse to memorize?
· Is there an error to mark?
· Is there a challenge to face?
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