Faith Comes By Hearing...The Word of God

Romans 10:17 (NKJV) "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

The Author and Perfecter of Faith

Hebrews 12:2 (NASB) "...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."

The Holy Spirit Produces This Kind of Fruit In Our Lives

Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT) "But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control..."

For I Have Not Come To Call The Righteous, But Sinners

Matthew 9:12-13 (NIV) Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick...For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

Come To Me, All You Who Are Weary

Matthew 11:28 (NIV) Jesus said "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

For Unto Us A Child Is Born

Isaiah 9:6-7 (NKJV) "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder.  And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever.  The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this."

For I Am the Lord Your God...Your Savior

Isaiah 43:2-3 (NKJV) "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.  When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior..."

Why Do You Call Me 'Lord, Lord'?

Luke 6:46 (NKJV) (Jesus said) "But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do the things which I say?"

Reverence For the Lord Gives Confidence and Security

Proverbs 14:26-27 (GNT) "Reverence for the Lord gives confidence and security to a man and his family. Do you want to avoid death? Reverence for the Lord is a fountain of life."

Comforting Words In View Of the Recent Elementary School Tragedy

Who Is Christ The Lord

Luke 2:10-11 (NKJV) "Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.  For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."

God's Love in Christ Jesus

Romans 8:31 (GNT) "In view of all this, what can we say? If God is for us, who can be against us? Certainly not God, who did not even keep back His own Son, but offered Him for us all!  He gave us His Son - will He not also freely give us all things?"

Remember The Lord In Everything You Do

Proverbs 3:6 (GNT) "Remember the Lord in everything you do, and He will show you the right way."

He Gave His Only Son

John 3:16-17 (GNT) "For God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not die but have eternal life.  For God did not send His Son into the world to be its judge, but to be its Savior." --- I pray the world will recognize what Christmas really is:  for honoring and praising our Lord Jesus Christ who gives us life eternally.  And I pray we do so not just one day of the year, but every day of our lives.

But The Lord Stayed With Me

2 Timothy 4:16-18 (GNT) "No one stood by me the first time I defended myself; all deserted me.  May God not count it against them!  But the Lord stayed with me and gave me strength...And the Lord will rescue me from all evil and take me safely into His heavenly Kingdom.  To Him be the glory forever and ever! Amen."

Love For Enemies

Matthew 5:43 (GNT) (Jesus said) "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your friends, hate your enemies.' But now I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may become the sons of your Father in heaven. For He makes His sun to shine on bad and good people alike, and gives rain to those who do good and to those who do evil.  Why should God reward you if you love only the people who love you? Even the tax collectors do that!  And if you speak only to your friends, have you done anything out of the ordinary? Even the pagans do that!  You must be perfect - just as your Father in heaven is perfect."

Teaching About The Law

Matthew 5:17 (GNT) (Jesus said) "Do not think that I have come to do away wiht the Law of Moses and the teachings of the prophets.  I have not come to do away with them, but to make their teachings come true."

God Is Not Unfair

Hebrews 6:10 (GNT) "God is not unfair.  He will not forget the work you did or the love you showed for Him in the help you gave and are still giving to your fellow Christians."

The Battle Becomes MINE

From the book JESUS CALLING by Sarah Young which I highly recommend to everyone who seeks a closer relationship with Jesus... (page 354, Dec. 3) "When you find yourself in the thick of battle, call upon My Name: 'Jesus, help me!'  At that instant, the battle becomes Mine; your role is simply to trust Me as I fight for you."   .....Wow! Praise Jesus!

Teach me Your Ways, O LORD

Psalm 25:4-5 (GNT) "Teach me Your ways, O LORD; make them known to me.  Teach me to live according to Your truth, for You are my God, who saves me.  I always trust in You."

The Lord's Unfailing Love

Lamentations 3:22-26 (GNT) "The Lord's unfailing love and mercy still continue, Fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise.  The Lord is all I have, and so in Him I put my hope.  The Lord is good to everyone who trusts in Him. So it is best for us to wait in patience - to wait for Him to save us - "

My Constant Love

Jeremiah 31: 3-4 (GNT) (The Lord says) "...I have always loved you, so I continue to show you My constant love.  Once again I will rebuild you.  Once again you will take up your tambourines and dance joyfully."

You Will Find Me

Jeremiah 29:13 (GNT) (The Lord says) "You will seek Me, and you will find Me because you will seek Me with all your heart. Yes, I say, you will find Me..."

I Will Keep You Strong and Well

Isaiah 58:11 (GNT) (The Lord said) "And I will always guide you and satisfy you with good things.  I will keep you strong and well."

Something Special

Wonderful Couselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

Isaiah 9:6 "For to us a Child is born...And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Neither the Day Nor the Hour In Which The Son of Man Is Coming (Is Known)

Matthew 25:1-13 (NKJV) "Then the kingdom of Heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.  Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish.  Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.  And at midnight a cry was heard: 'Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out and meet him!'  Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.  And the foolish said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' But the wise answered, saying, 'No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.'  And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut.  Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, 'Lord, Lord, open to us!'  But he answered and said, 'Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.'  Watch, therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming."

He Is Patient With You

2 Peter 3:9 (NIV) "The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness.  He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."

To Those Who Are Waiting For Him

Hebrews 9:27-28 (NIV) "Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for Him."

He Is Faithful

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, 27 (GNT) "Be joyful always, pray at all times, be thankful in all circumstances.  This is what God wants from you in your life in union with Christ Jesus.  Do not restrain the Holy Spirit; do not despise inspired messages.  Put all things to the test: keep what is good and avoid every kind of evil.  May the God who gives us peace make you holy in every way and keep your whole being-spirit, soul and body-free from every fault at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.  He who calls you will do it, because He is faithful...I urge you by the authority of the Lord to read this letter to all the believers."

God, The Source of Hope

Romans 15:13 (GNT) "May God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace by means of your faith in Him, so that your hope will continue to grow by the power of the Holy Spirit."

The Sovereign Lord Gives Me Strength

Habakkuk 17-19 (GNT) "...even though the sheep all die and the cattle stalls are empty, I will still be joyful and glad, because the Lord God is my Savior.  The Sovereign Lord gives me strength.  He makes me sure-footed as a deer and keeps me safe on the mountains."

In The Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Always Give Thanks For Everything To God the Father

Ephesians 5:18-20 (GNT) "Do no get drunk with wine, which will only ruin you; instead, be filled with the Spirit.  Speak to one another with the words of psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing hymns and psalms to the Lord with praise in your hearts.  In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, always give thanks for everything to God the Father."

The Holy Spirit

John 14:16-17  (Jesus said) "And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever - the Spirit of Truth.  The world cannot accept Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him.  But you know Him, for He lives with you and will be in you."

Here Is the Road. Follow It.

Isaiah 30:20-21 (GNT)  "The Lord will make you go through hard times, but He Himself will be there to teach you, and you will not have to search for Him any more.  If you wander off the road to the right or the left, you will hear His voice behind you saying, 'Here is the road. Follow it'."

Emmanuel, God With Us

Matthew 1:23 (GNT) "A virgin will become pregnant and have a son, and He will be called Immanuel" (which means, "God is with us").  ----  Imagine if we could go through life with Jesus by our side, all day, every day: advising us, blessing us, showing us the right choices to make, the right way to go in all our decisions, comforting us in times of sorrow, being with us when we're alone, sharing our joys and victories -- Who would not want the Almighty Creator as their daily coach and companion? And the truth is---we do have Him with us! He is right beside us always, holding our hand, embracing us, guiding us!  Wow! And all we have to do is realize it! And talk to Him! To me, that is also one of the greatest gifts He gives us.

My Grace Is All You Need

2 Corinthians: 8-9 "Three times I prayed to the Lord about this and asked Him to take it away.  But His answer was: "My grace is all you need, for My power is strongest when you are weak."

He Is All I Ever Need

Psalms 73:22-26 (GNT) "...I did not understand You. Yet I always stay close to You and You hold me by the hand.  You guide me with Your instruction and at the end You will receive me with honor.  What else do I have in heaven but You?  Since I have You, what else could I want on earth? My mind and my body may grow weak, but God is my strength; He is all I ever need."

Bringing...Every Thought To the Obedience of Christ

II Corinthians 10:5 (KJV) "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." (GNT) "we pull down every proud obstacle that is raised against the knowledge of God; we take every thought captive and make it obey Christ."

Your Constant Love Is My Guide

Psalms 26:3 (GNT) "Your constant love is my guide; Your faithfulness always leads me."

Do Not Be Afraid or Discouraged

Joshua 1:9 (GNT) "Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I, the Lord your God, am with you wherever you go."

I Will Always Be With You

Joshua 1:5 (GNT) (The Lord says) "I will always be with you; I will never abandon you."

Come Near To God

James 4:8 (GNT) "Come near to God, and He will come near to you." 

For God So Loved the World, That He Gave His Only Son

John 3:16  “For God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have ETERNAL LIFE." ---- This is a popular scripture but one I feel that is most underminded. What I mean is, when I realised just how incredibly lucky we are that God is who He is!  Our creator. Because of Him we exist and our existence is in His hands!  I really had not realised how incredibly lucky we are that God is who He is - the most loving of All!  What if God were any less loving than He is or if He were anyone else?  His love is so endless, even less loving we'd still be in good care; and yet He loves us even more than we can ever imagine. We truly have no idea, even knowing this, the extent of how lucky we really are.  And it's sad how His love is so taken for granted!  I think of how, in general, society concentrates on everything except God; yet how often do most people stop to thank God for who He is and for giving us our very existence? And for forgiving our sins!  And for giving us Eternal Life through His greatest sacrifice for us all: His Son, Jesus our Lord, dying and suffering as we will never know (He bore the sins of all of humanity from Adam and Eve to the future, in addition to the torture He took)... Even if we thanked Him 24/7 it still wouldn't be the least bit enough.  When you really ponder how very lucky we are, it's just mind-boggling.  Just had to share my thoughts.  God bless you all.

Read more: http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/20-inspirational-bible-verses-about-gods-love/#ixzz3HnQ3GvAI

You Are My Hiding Place From Every Storm of Life

Psalm 32:7 & 8  "You are my hiding place from every storm of life.  You even keep me from getting into trouble. You surround me with songs of victory".  (Says the Lord) "I will instruct you and guide you along the best pathway for your life.  I will advise you and watch your progress."

I Have Overcome the World

John 16:33 (Jesus said) "I have told you all this, so that you will have peace of heart and mind.  Here on Earth you will have many trials and sorrows, but cheer up, for I have overcome the world." ---- In times of distress, it is good to know that our Lord Jesus Christ has power, charge and is in control over our world and over all life.

God Bless Everyone Who Reads This

(I am posting this because I feel it's something every believer ought to be aware of and I think the way this person handled this situation was wonderful and inspiring.  I do not mean to upset anyone, as it did upset me, but there is scripture reference in it and the wisdom of this one individual who overcame the obstacle.)

This is a statement that was read over the PA system at the football game at Roane CountyHigh School , Kingston , Tennessee by school Principal, Jody McLeod


"It has always been the custom at Roane County High School football games, to say a prayer and play the National Anthem, to honor God and Country."

Due to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, I am told that saying a Prayer is a violation of Federal Case Law. As I understand the law at this time, I can use this public facility to approve of sexual perversion and call it "an alternate life style," and if someone is offended, that's OK.


I can use it to condone sexual promiscuity, by dispensing condoms and calling it, "safe sex." If someone is offended, that's OK.


I can even use this public facility to present the merits of killing an unborn baby as a "viable" Means of birth control." If someone is offended, no problem...


I can designate a school day as "Earth Day" and involve students in activities to worship religiously and praise the goddess "Mother Earth" and call it "ecology.."


I can use literature, videos and presentations in the classroom that depicts people with strong, traditional Chris tian convictions as "simple minded" and "ignorant" and call it "enlightenment.."


However, if anyone uses this facility to honor GOD and to ask HIM to Bless this event with safety and good sportsmanship, then Federal Case Law is violated.


This appears to be inconsistent at best, and at worst, diabolical. 
Apparently, we are to be tolerant of everything and anyone, except GOD and HIS Commandments.


Nevertheless , as a school principal, I frequently ask staff and students to abide by rules with which they do not necessarily agree. For me to do otherwise would be inconsistent at best, and at worst, hypocritical. I suffer from that affliction enough unintentionally. I certainly do not need to add an intentional transgression.


For this reason, I shall "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's," and refrain from praying at this time.


" However, if you feel inspired to honor, praise and thank GOD and ask HIM, in the name of JESUS, to Bless this event, please feel free to do so.. As far as I know, that's not against the law--yet."


One by one, the people in the stands bowed their heads, held hands with one another and began to pray.


They prayed in the stands. They prayed in the team huddles. They prayed at the concession stand and they prayed in the Announcer's Box!


The only place they didn't pray was in the Supreme Court of the United States of America- the Seat of "Justice" in the "one nation, under GOD."


Somehow, Kingston , Tennessee Remembered what so many have forgotten. We are given the Freedom OF Religion, not the FreedomFROM ReligionPraise GOD that HIS remnant remains!


JESUS said, "If you are ashamed of ME before men, then I will be ashamed of you before MY FATHER.."


If you are not ashamed, pass this on ..


I'm not one bit ashamed to pass this on, Are you?

THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS! GOD BLESS EVERYONE WHO READS THIS AND PASSES IT ON.

I Am Leaving You With A Gift

John 14:27 (Jesus said) "I am leaving you with a Gift - peace of heart and mind!  And the peace I give is not fragile like the peace the world gives.  So don't be troubled or afraid."

God...Will Keep Right On Helping You

Philippians 1:6 "I am sure that God who began the good work within you, will keep right on helping you grow in His Grace, until His task within you is finally finished on that day when Christ returns."

Live In Vital Union With Him

Colossians 2:6 & 7 "And now just as you trusted Christ to save you, trust Him, too, for each day's problems, live in vital union with Him", "Let your roots grow down into Him and draw up from Him nourishment.  Keep growing in the Lord, become strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught."

Love One Another

John 13:34-35 (GNT) (Jesus said) "And now I give you a new commandment: love one another.  As I have loved you, so you must love one another.  If you have love for one another, then everyone will know that you are my disciples."

By Believing In Me

John 11:26 (Jesus said) "By believing in Me you shall Live Eternally and never perish."

How Much Does God Love Us?

John 17:23 "Jesus said (to God), 'I want the World to know You sent Me and to understand that You love them just as much as You love Me."

Is anything worth more than his Soul?

Mark 8:36 "How does a man benefit if he gains the whole World and loses his Soul in the process. Is anything worth more than his Soul?"

I Am Coming Soon

Revelation 3:11 (NIV)  (Jesus said) "I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown."

 

We Are More Than Conquerors Through Him

Romans 8:37 (NKJV) "Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us."

Come To Me All Of You Who Are Tired

Matthew 11:28-30 (GNT) (Jesus said,) "Come to Me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.  Take My yoke and put it on you, and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest.  For the yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put on you is light."

Everyone Who Calls Out to the Lord

Romans 10:13 (GNT) "As the scripture says, 'Everyone who calls out to the Lord for help will be saved."

I Am the Light of the World

John 8:12 (GNT) Jesus spoke to the Pharisees again. "I am the light of the world," He said, "Whoever follows Me will have the light of life and will never walk in darkness."

We Have A Great High Priest

Hebrews 4:14-16 (GNT) "Let us, then, hold firmly to the faith we profess.  For we have a great High Priest who has gone into the very presence of God - Jesus, the Son of God.  Our High Priest is not one who cannot feel sympathy for our weaknesses.  On the contrary, we have a High Priest who was tempted in every way that we are, but did not sin.  Let us be brave, then, and approach God's throne, where there is grace.  There we will receive mercy and find grace to help us just when we need it."

May You Come To Know His Love

Ephesians 3:16-21 (GNT) "I ask God from the wealth of His glory to give you power through His Spirit to be strong in your inner selves, and I pray that Christ will make His home in your hearts through faith.  I pray that you may have your roots and foundation in love, so that you, together with all God's people, may have the power to understand how broad and long, how high and deep is Christ's love.  Yes, may you come to know His love - although it can never be fully known - and so be completely filled with the very nature of God.   To Him who by means of his power working in us is able to do so much more than we can ever ask for, or even think of: to God be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus for all time, forever and ever! Amen.

I Love My Attorney

After living what I felt was a 'decent' life, my time on earth came to the end.
The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting room of what I thought to be a court house.
The doors opened and I was instructed to come in and have a seat by the defense table.
As I looked around I saw the 'prosecutor'.
He was a villainous looking gent who snarled as he stared at me. He definitely was the most evil person I have ever seen.
I sat down and looked to my left and there sat My Attorney, a kind and gentle looking man whose appearance seemed so familiar to me, I felt I knew Him.
The corner door opened and there appeared the Judge in full flowing robes.
He commanded an awesome presence as He moved across the room. I couldn't take my eyes off of Him.
As He took His seat behind the bench, He said, 'Let us begin.'
The prosecutor rose and said, 'My name is Satan and I am here to show you why this man belongs in hell.'
He proceeded to tell of lies that I told, things that I stole, and In the past when I cheated others. Satan told of other horrible perversions that were once in my life, and the more he spoke, the further down in my seat I sank.
I was so embarrassed that I couldn't look at anyone, even my own Attorney, as the Devil told of sins that even I had completely forgotten about.
As upset as I was at Satan for telling all these things about me, I was equally upset at My Attorney who sat there silently not offering any form of defense at all.
I know I had been guilty of those things, but I had done some good in my life - couldn't that at least equal out part of the harm I'd done?
Satan finished with a fury and said, 'This man belongs in hell, he is guilty of all that I have charged and there is not a person who can prove otherwise.'
When it was His turn, My Attorney first asked if He might approach the bench. The Judge allowed this over the strong objection of Satan, and beckoned Him to come forward.
As He got up and started walking, I was able to see Him in His full splendor and majesty.
I realized why He seemed so familiar; this was Jesus representing me, my Lord and my Savior.
He stopped at the bench and softly said to the Judge, 'HI, DAD,' and then He turned to address the court.
'Satan was correct in saying that this man had sinned, I won't deny any of these allegations. And, yes, the wage of sin is death, and this man deserves to be punished.'
Jesus took a deep breath and turned to His Father with outstretched arms and proclaimed, 'However, I died on the cross so that this person might have eternal life and he has accepted Me as his Savior, so he is Mine.'
My Lord continued with, 'His name is written in the Book of Life, and no one can snatch him from Me. Satan still does not understand yet. This man is not to be given justice, but rather mercy.'
As Jesus sat down, He quietly paused, looked at His Father and said, 'There is nothing else that needs to be done. I've done it all..'
The Judge lifted His mighty hand and slammed the gavel down. The following words bellowed from His lips.....
'This man is free. The penalty for him has already been paid in full. Case dismissed.'
I asked Jesus as He gave me my instructions where to go next, 'Have you ever lost a case?'
Christ lovingly smiled and said, 'Everyone that has come to Me and asked Me to represent them has received the same verdict as you, ~Paid In Full.'

Passing this on to anyone you consider a friend, (as I have done here), will bless you both.
'Stop telling God how big your storm is. Instead, tell the storm how big your God is! 

Anonymous

I Am Always In Your Care

Psalm 31:14-15 (GNT) "But my trust is in You, O Lord, You are my God.  I am always in Your care."

Praise The Lord, Who Carries Our Burdens

Psalm 68:19 (GNT) "Praise the Lord, who carries our burdens day after day; He is the God who saves us."

The Lord Who Rescued You

Deuteronomy 6:12 (GNT) "make certain that you do not forget the Lord who rescued you..."

Come Back and Quietly Trust In Me

Isaiah 30:15-18 (GNT) "The Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says to the people, 'Come back and quietly trust in Me.  Then you will be strong and secure'."  But you refuse to do it. Instead, you plan to escape from your enemies by riding fast horses.  And you are right-escape is what you will have to do!  You think your horses are fast enough, but those who pursue you will be faster!...And yet the Lord is waiting to be merciful to you.  He is ready to take pity on you because He always does what is right.  Happy are those who put their trust in the Lord."

The Lord Your God Is With You

Deuteronomy 7:21 (GNT) "So do not be afraid of these people.  The Lord your God is with you; He is a great God and one to be feared."

He Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You

Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV) "Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you."

Reverence for God

Deuteronomy is the book in the Bible, and like the ones before it (Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers) deals with instructions God gave the people of Israel after He rescued them from slavery in Egypt.  He declared them His people and demanded their respect and worship.  I think it's important today too because how much is God respected in the mainstream of our society now?  How many people truly live for Him?  In the New Testament, Jesus was born and revealed that we are all God's people.  But what does Jesus have to do with the Books of the Old Testament?  John 1:1 (GNT) says "Before the world was created, the Word already existed; He was with God, and He was the same as God.  From the very beginning the Word was with God.  Through Him, God made all things; not one thing in all creation was made without Him.  The Word was the source of life, and this life brought light to mankind."  Then  John 1:14 (GNT) says, "The Word became a human being and, full of grace and truth, lived among us.  We saw His glory, the glory which He received as the Father's only Son."

911

Psalm 91:1 "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty."

You Can Do Nothing Without Me

John 15:5 (GNT) Jesus said "I am the vine, and you are the branches.  Whoever remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without Me."

This Is The Way; Walk In It

Isaiah 30:21 "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it'."

The Lord Is With You!

2 Chronicles 20:17 (New Living Translation) "...Do not be afraid or discouraged.  Go out against them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you!"

Love The Lord Your God

Deuteronomy 11:22 (GNT) "...Love the Lord your God, do everything He commands, and be faithful to Him."

God Is With Us

Psalm 46: 1-2 (GNT) "God is our shelter and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.  So we will not be afraid..."

I Will Praise Your Greatness, My God and King

Psalm 145:1-3 (GNT) "I will proclaim your greatness, My God and King; I will thank You forever and ever.  Every day I will thank You; I will praise You forever and ever. The LORD is great and is to be highly praised; His greatness is beyond understanding."

The Son Sets You Free

John 8:36 (GNT) "If the Son sets you free, then you will be really free."

He Is A Merciful God

Deuteronomy 4:29-31 (GNT) "There you will look for the Lord your God, and if you search for Him with all your heart, you will find Him.   When you are in trouble and all those things happen to you, then you will finally turn to the Lord and obey Him.  He is a Merciful God.  He will not abandon you or destroy you, and He will not forget the covenant that He Himself made with your ancestors."

The Lord Your God Is With You

Zephaniah 3:17-18 (GNT) "The Lord Your God is with you; His power gives you victory.  The Lord will take delight in you, and in His Love He will give you new life. He will sing and be joyful over you, as joyful as people at a festival."

God Has The Last Word

Proverbs 16:1 (GNT) "We may make our plans, but God has the last word."

In All Thy Ways Acknowledge Him

Proverbs 3:6 (KJV) "In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths."

Trust In Him At All Times

Psalm 62:8 (KJV) "Trust in Him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before Him: God is a refuge for us. Selah."

The Lord Says...

Psalm 32:8 (GNT) "The Lord says, 'I will teach you the way you should go; I will instruct you and advise you." 

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

John 14:1-4 (KJV) "Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in Me.  In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you.  I go to prepare a place for you.  And if  I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.  And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know."

God Did Not Call Us To Live In Immorality

1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 (GNT) "God did not call us to live in immorality, but in holiness.  So then, whoever rejects this teaching is not rejecting man, but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit."

Always Remember What He Did For Us

2 Corinthians 5:21 (GNT) "Christ was without sin, but for our sake God made Him share our sin in order that in union with Him we might share the righteousness of God."

For God Is At Work In You Who Believe

1 Thessalonians 2:13-14 (GNT) (Paul says) "And there is another reason why we always give thanks to God.  When we brought you God's message, you heard it and accepted it, not as man's message but as God's message, which indeed it is.  For God is at work in you who believe."

In My Trouble, I Called To the Lord

2Samuel 22: 7, 17 (GNT) 7 "In my trouble, I called to the Lord; I called to my God for help.  In His temple he heard my voice; He listened to my cry for help"....17 "The Lord reached down from above and took hold of me; He pulled me out of the deep waters."

Do Not Be Afraid - I Am With You

Psalm 43: 1-3 & 5 (GNT) "....the Lord who created you says, 'Do not be afraid-I will save you.  I have called you by name-you are mine. When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you. When you pass through fire, you will not be burned; the hard trials that come will not hurt you.  For I am the Lord your God, the holy God of Israel, who saves you....Do not be afraid-I am with you!"

My Help Comes From the Lord

Psalm 121:1-2 "I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from?  My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth."

How High and Deep Is Christ's Love

Ephesians 3: 16-19 (GNT) "I ask God from the wealth of His glory to give you power through His Spirit to be strong in your inner selves, and I pray that Christ will make His home in your hearts through faith.  I pray that you may have your roots and foundation in love, so that you, together with all God's people, may have the power to understand how broad and long, how high and deep, is Christ's Love.  Yes, may you come to know His love - although it can never be fully known - and so be completely filled with the very nature of God."

He Does Not Treat Us As Our Sins Deserve

Psalm 103:9-12 "He will not always accuse, nor will He harbor His anger forever; He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.  For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us."

Let All That I Am Praise the Lord

Psalm 103: 1-5 "Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart.  I will praise His holy name.  Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things He does for me.  He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.  He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies.  He fills my life with good things.  My youth is renewed like the eagle's!"

My Power Is Strongest When You Are Weak

2 Corinthians 12:8-9 (GNT) "Three times I prayed to the Lord about this and asked Him to take it away.  But His answer was: 'My Grace is all you need, for My power is strongest when you are weak.'  I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weaknesses, in order to feel the protection of Christ's Power over me."

Receive God's Blessings For You, Now and In Heaven

Romans 8:14-17 (GNT) "Those who are led by God's Spirit are God's sons.  For the Spirit that God has given you does not make you slaves and cause you to be afraid; instead, the Spirit makes you God's children, and by the Spirit's power we cry out to God, 'Father! my Father!'  God's Spirit joins Himself to our spirits to declare that we are God's children.  Since we are His children, we will possess the blessings He keeps for His people, and we will also possess with Christ what God has kept for Him; for if we share Christ's suffering, we will also share His glory."

God Is Not Far From Any One of Us

Acts 17:27-28 (GNT) "...Yet God is actually not far from any one of us; as someone has said, 'In Him we live and move and exist'.  It is as some of your poets have said, 'We too are His children'."

God Will Put His Angels In Charge Of You

Psalm 91:11 (GNT) "God will put His angels in charge of you to protect you wherever you go."

He Cares For You (Leave All Your Worries With Him)

 1Peter 5:6-7 (GNT) "Humble yourselves, then, under God's Mighty Hand, so that He will lift you up in His own good time.  Leave all your worries with Him, because He cares for you."

Do Not Be Troubled

Matthew 24:3-14 (GNT) .... but do not be troubled.  Such things must happen, but they do not mean that the end has come.  ....  All these things are like the first pains of chidlbirth....  But whoever holds out to the end, will be saved.  And this Good News about the Kingdom will be preached through all the world for a witness to all mankind"

There Are Many Other Things That Jesus Did

John 21:25 (GNT) "Now, there are many other things that Jesus did.  If they were written down one by one, I suppose that the whole world could not hold the books that would be written."

And I Will Be With You Always

Matthew 28:16-20 (GNT) "Jesus Appears to His Disciples ...The eleven disciples went to the hill in Galilee where Jesus had told them to go.  When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, even though some of them doubted.  Jesus drew near and said to them, 'I have been given all authority in Heaven and on earth.  Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples: baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you.  And I will be with you always, to the end of the age'."

Yet Now You Are Doing Even More, Sovereign Lord

2 Samuel 7:18-19 (GNT)  ..."Sovereign Lord, I am not worthy of what You have already done for me, nor is my family.  Yet now You are doing even more, Sovereign Lord."  (Praise the Lord)

I Alone Know the Plans I Have For You

Jeremiah 29:11-13 (GNT) "I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster, plans to bring about the future you hope for.   Then you will call to me.  You will come and pray to me, and I will answer you.  You will seek me, and you will find me because you will seek me with all your heart."

My Sheep Listen to My Voice

John 10:27-30 (GNT) "My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.  I give them Eternal Life, and they shall never die.  No one can snatch them away from Me.  What My Father has given Me is greater than everything, and no one can snatch them away from the Father's care."

The Lord Is Good

Psalm 100:5 (GNT) "The Lord is good; His love is eternal and His faithfulness lasts forever."

Your Story of Faith

If anyone has a story they would like to share about how their faith got them through something, I would love to see it.  Please feel free to comment to share it!

It Was Faith...

Hebrews 11:8-9 (GNT) "It was faith that made Abraham obey when God called him to go out to a country which God had promised to give him.  He left his own country without knowing where he was going.  By faith he lived as a foreigner in the country that God had promised him.  He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who received the same promise from God."

It Was Faith...

Hebrews 11:7 (GNT) "It was faith that made Noah hear God's warnings about things in the future that he could not see.  He obeyed God and built a boat in which he and his family were saved.  As a result, the world was condemned, and Noah received from God the righteousness that comes by faith."

It Was Faith...

Hebrews 11:5 "It was faith that kept Enoch from dying.  Instead, he was taken up to God, and nobody could find him because God had taken him up."

It was Faith that Made Abel...

Hebrews 11:4 (GNT) "It was faith that made Abel offer to God a better sacrifice than Cain's. Through his faith he won God's approval as a righteous man, because God Himself approved of his gifts.  By means of his faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead."

To Have Faith

Hebrews 11:1-2 (GNT) "To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see. It was by their faith that people of ancient times won God's approval."

That We May Obtain Mercy and Find Grace

Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV)  "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

Being Confident of This Very Thing

Philippians 1:6 (NKJV) "being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ."

Surely Goodness & Mercy Shall Follow Me (God's Mercy)

Psalm 23:6  "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.  And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever."

Your Loyalty and Constant Love (God's Love)

Psalm 40: 10-11 (GNT) "....I have not been silent about Your Loyalty and Constant Love.  Lord, I know You will never stop being merciful to me.   Your Love and Loyalty will always keep me safe."   Praise be to God, Lord Jesus Christ.

Do Not Start Worrying (no worries)

Matthew 6:31-34 (GNT) "So do not start worrying: Where will my food come from? or my drink? or my clothes? (These are the things the pagans are always concerned about.)  Your Father in Heaven knows that you need all these things.  Instead, be concerned above everything else with the Kingdom of God and with what He requires of you, and He will provide you with all these other things. So do not worry about tomorrow; it will have enough worries of its own.  There is no need to add to the troubles each day brings."

All The Good Things I Have Come From You

Psalm 16 (A Prayer of Confidence) (GNT) "Protect me, O God; I trust in You for safety.  I say to the Lord, 'You are my Lord; all the good things I have come from You.  How excellent are the Lord's faithful people!  My greatest pleasure is to be with them.  Those who rush to other gods bring many troubles on themselves. I will not take part in their sacrifices; I will not worship their gods.  You, Lord, are all I have, and You give me all I need; my future is in Your hands.  How wonderful are your gifts to me; how good they are!  I praise the Lord, because He guides me, and in the night my conscience warns me.  I am always aware of the Lord's presence; He is near, and nothing can shake me.   And so I am thankful and glad, and I feel completely secure, because You protect me from the power of death, and the one You love You will not abandon to the world of the dead.  You will show me the path that leads to Life; Your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure forever."

I Have Come In Order That You Might Have Life

John 10:10 (GNT) (Jesus said) "...I have come in order that you might have life  - life in all its fullness."

He Is Good to Everyone

Psalm 145:9 (GNT)  "He is good to everyone and has compassion on all He made."    ...There is only One that  knows me like no other, and loves me more than any other ever can.  And I can always go to Him; He is never too busy.  He is always patient and kind.  And He understands everything.   He is always there.  His name is Lord God, Jesus Christ.

We Never Become Discouraged

2Corinthians 4:16-18 (GNT) "For this reason we never become discouraged...And this small and temporary trouble we suffer will bring us tremendous and eternal glory, much greater than the trouble.  For we fix our attention, not on things that are seen, but on things that are unseen.  What can be seen lasts only for a time, but what cannot be seen lasts forever."

The Lord says, "Watch For the New Things"

Isaiah 43:18-19 (GNT) "But the Lord says, "Do not cling to events of the past or dwell on what happened long ago.  Watch for the new things I am going to do.  It is happening already-you can see it now!"

I Trust in God and Am Not Afraid

Psalm 56:3-4 (GNT) "When I am afraid, O Lord Almighty, I put my trust in You.  I trust in God and am not afraid; I praise Him for what He has promised.  What can a mere human being do to me?"

Nothing Can Separate Us

Psalm 8:39 " - there is nothing in all creation that will ever be able to separate us from the love of God which is ours through Christ Jesus, our Lord."

You Give Me Victory

Psalm 3:3-4 "But You, O Lord, are always my shield from danger; You give me victory and restore my courage.  I call to the Lord for help, and from His sacred hill He answers me."

Give Thanks to the Lord! His Love is Eternal

1 Chronicles 16:34 (GNT) "Give thanks to the Lord, because He is good; His love is eternal."

Leave All Your Worries With Him

1 Peter 5:6-7 (GNT) "Humble yourselves, then, under God's Mighty Hand, so that He will lift you up in His own good time.  Leave all your worries with Him, because He cares for you."

Be Thankful In All Circumstances

1Thessalonians 5:16-18  "Be joyful always, pray at all times, be thankful in all circumstances.  This is what God wants from you in your life in union with Christ Jesus."

I Have the Strength...

Philippians 4: 13 (GNT)  "I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me."

Don't Worry About Anything

In times when financial stability is of such great concern, I try to remember this:  I worry most when I think it's only up to me or my job or someone else to provide for me.  Then worry I should!  But the truth is, the One most in control over all my affairs loves me (and loves us all) more than we could ever fathom.  Then I relax in knowing I really am taken care of.     Isaiah 26:12  "You will give us prosperity, Lord; everything that we achieve is the result of what You do."

The Lord Stayed With Me and Gave Me Strength

2 Timothy 4:16-17 (GNT)  "No one stood by me the first time I defended myself; all deserted me.  May God not count it against them!  But the Lord stayed with me and gave me strength..."

Show Me the Way I Should Go

Psalm 143: 8 (GNT) "Remind me each morning of Your constant Love, for I put my trust in You.  My prayers go up to You; show me the way I should go."

When It's Hard To Be Kind To Someone

Colossians 3:12-17 (Good News Translation) "You are the people of God; He loved you and chose you for His own.  So then, you must clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.  Be tolerant with one another and forgive one another whenever any of you has a complaint against someone else.  You must forgive one another just as the Lord has forgiven you.  And to all these qualities add love, which binds all things together in perfect unity.  The peace that Christ gives is to guide you in the decisions you make; for it is to this peace that God has called you together in the one body.  And be thankful.  Christ's message in all its richness must live in your hearts.  Teach and instruct one another with all wisdom. Sing psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing to God with thanksgiving in your hearts.  Everything you do or say, then, should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, as you give thanks through Him to God the Father."

"You Are With Me"

At church we are reciting Psalm 23  And every time I recite it, I forget the same phrase....and I realized the significance of forgetting this particular phrase;  it is the one thing I tend to forget daily!  "You are with me"  --GOD IS WITH ME!  GOD IS WITH YOU!  ALWAYS! -- Psalm 23: 1-4 (GNT) "The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need.  He lets me rest in fields of green grass and leads me to quiet pools of fresh water.  He gives me new strength.  He guides me in the right paths, as He has promised.  Even if I go through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, Lord, for You are with me.  Your shepherd's rod and staff protect me."

God Gives Justice

Matthew 5:6 (NLT) "God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied."

God is My Strength; He is All I Ever Need

Psalm 73:21-25 "When my thoughts were bitter and my feelings were hurt, I was as stupid as an animal; I did not understand You.  Yet I always stay close to You, and You hold me by the hand.  You guide me with Your instruction and at the end You will receive me with honor.  What else do I have in Heaven but You?  Since I have You,  what else could I want on earth?  My mind and my body may grow weak, but God is my strength; He is all I ever need.

Faith In His Name

Act 3:16 "It was the power of His name that gave strength to this lame man.  What you see and know was done by faith in His name; it was faith in Jesus that made him well, as you can all see."

I Will Trust Him and Not Be Afraid

Isaiah 12:2 (GNT) "God is my savior; I will trust Him and not be afraid. The Lord gives me power and strength; He is my Savior." Praise Him.

And Carries Them Close to His Heart

Isaiah 40:11 (NIV) "He tends His flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart..."

I Will Take Care of My Sheep

Ezekiel 34:11-12 (NCV) "This is what the Lord GOD says: 'I, Myself, will search for My sheep and take care of them. As a shepherd takes care of his scattered flock when it is found, I will take care of my sheep'..."

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Psalm 23:1 "The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want."

He Has Sent Me to Heal the Broken Hearts

Luke 4:18-19 (Aramaic Bible in Plain English) (Jesus read the scripture in Nazareth) "The Spirit of THE LORD JEHOVAH is upon Me, and because of this He has anointed Me to preach The Good News to the poor; He has sent Me to heal broken hearts and to proclaim liberty to captives, vision to the blind, and to restore the crushed with forgiveness,”

Let God Change the Way You Think

Romans 12:2-3 (CEV) "Don't be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think. Then you will know how to do everything that is good and pleasing to Him. I realize how kind God has been to me, and so I tell each of you not to think you are better than you really are. Use good sense and measure yourself by the amount of faith that God has given you."

Trust In the Lord

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths."

I Will Have No Other Gods Before Me

Exodus 20:3 (God says) "I will have no other gods before me." (This is really an important one, I feel, even beyond religion - especially in these days. Think about all the things and people that preoccupy our minds most of the time... is it God?)

God Is Love

1John4:7-8 (GNT) "Dear friends, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Whoever loves is a child of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love."

Peace I Leave With You

John 14:27 (KJV) "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

He Helped Me Out of Danger

Psalm 18:19 (GNT) "He helped me out of danger; He saved me because He was pleased with me."

The Lord is My Protector

Psalm 18:2 (GNT) "The Lord is my Protector; He is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with Him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; He defends me and keeps me safe."

You, Lord, Are All I Have

Psalm 16:5-11 (GNT) "You, Lord, are all I have, and You give me all I need; my future is in Your hands. How wonderful are your gifts to me; how good they are! I praise the Lord, because He guides me, and in the night my conscience warns me. I am always aware of the Lord's presence; He is near, and nothing can shake me. And so I am thankful and glad, and I feel completely secure because You protect me from the power of death, and the one You love You will not abandon to the world of the dead. You will show me the path that leads to life; Your Presence fills me with Joy and brings me pleasure forever."

Do Not Fear; I Will Help You

Isaiah 41:13 "For I am the Lord, your God, Who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." (reference: Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace In His Presence by Sarah Young)

The Lord Keeps Close Watch & Gives Strength

2 Chronicles 16:9 (GNT) "The Lord keeps close watch over the whole world, to give strength to those whose hearts are loyal to him."

Forgive One Another just as the Lord has forgiven you

Colossians 3:13 (GNT)"Be tolerant with one another and forgive one another whenever any of you has a complaint against someone else. You must forgive one another just as the Lord has forgiven you." (When it's hard to forgive what helps me is I think how I would never want the Lord to not forgive me or turn away from me. A great movie to watch about a true story of an amazing act of forgiveness is "Amish Grace".)

Guides You In the Decisions You Make

Colossians 3:15-16 (GNT) "The peace that Christ gives you is to guide you in the decisions you make; for it is to this peace that God has called you together in the one body. And be thankful. Christ's message in all its richness must live in your hearts."

He Is Good to Everyone

Psalm 145:8-9 (GNT) "The Lord is loving and merciful, slow to become angry and full of constant love. He is good to everyone and has compassion on all He made."

He Saves Those Who Have Lost All Hope

Psalm 34:18 (GNT) "The Lord is near to those who are discouraged; He saves those who have lost all hope."

Find Out For Yourself How Good the Lord Is

Psalm 34:4-8 (GNT) "I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me; He freed me from all my fears. The oppressed look to Him and are glad; they will never be disappointed. The helpless call to Him, and He answers; He saves them from all their troubles. His angel guards those who have reverence for the Lord and rescues them from danger. Find out for yourself how good the Lord is."

I Am With You!

Isaiah 41:10 (GNT) "Do not be afraid-I am with you! I am your God-let nothing terrify you! I will make you strong and help you; I will protect you and save you."

How Precious God's Love Is

Psalm 36: 7 "How precious is Your steadfast love, O God! The children of men take refuge and put their trust under the shadow of Your wings." Reference: http://www.heavensinspirations.com/word-love.html

"Peace Is What I Leave With You"

John 14:27 (GNT) "Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid." (Spending even a little time with God each day goes a long way. Take some time for yourself with God and feel His peace with you. You owe it to yourself.)

"Love Must Be Completely Sincere"

Romans: 12:9-21 (GNT) "Love must be completely sincere. Hate what is evil, hold on to what is good. Love one another warmly as Christian brothers, and be eager to show respect for one another. Work hard and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion. Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times. Share your belongings with your needy fellow Christians, and open your homes to strangers. Ask God to bless those who persecute you - yes, ask Him to bless, not to curse. Be happy with those who are happy, weep with those who weep. Have the same concern for everyone. Do not be proud, but accept humble duties. Do not think of yourselves as wise. If someone has done you wrong, do not repay him with a wrong. Try to do what everyone considers to be good. Do everything possible on your part to live in peace with everybody. Never take revenge, my friends, but instead let God's anger do it. For the scripture says, 'I will take revenge, I will pay back, says the Lord.' Instead, as the scripure says, 'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will make him burn with shame. Do not let evil defeat you; instead, conquer evil with good."

"Do Not Let Evil Defeat You"

Romans: 12:21 "Do not let evil defeat you; instead conquer evil with good."

"Don't Worry About Anything"

Philippians 4:5-7 (GNT-Good News Translation) "Show a gentle attitude toward everyone. The Lord is coming soon. Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking Him with a thankful heart. And God's peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus."

Giving Everything Up To God Gives Me Peace

I'm finding that everytime I say to God, "Lord, I give everything to You", I feel such a sense of peace and relief. It's like when I was little and I had any kind of trouble. Who did I run to for help? Mom or Dad. And they would take my trouble away by finding the solution to the problem (like what problem can't be fixed at age 5, right?) But I see it the same way with God as an adult. I give everthing over to Him, my dreams and hopes too! My whole life, health and being. I don't want any of it in any other hands (including mine!) than God's. And everytime I do, I just feel such a sense of peace and resolve afterwards. Like I felt when I gave my troubles or "ouchs!" when I was little to my parents. Similiarly giving my hopes and dreams and everything I have back to God blesses me even more. I want what God wants me to live and give. I just say it is all yours God and He seems to give me more as a result. But I truly want Him to have everything. I only want what He wants me to be and live. That's the only way I feel truly happy as I did as a child. Does anyone else feel this way?

"He Cares For You"

1 Peter 5:6-7 New International Version (NIV) "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you."

"The Woman Caught In Adultery"

John 8:1-11 (GNB) "(Then everyone went home, but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Early the next morning he went back to the Temple. All the people gathered around him, and he sat down and began to teach them. The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees brought in a woman who had been caught commiting adultery, and they made her stand before them all. 'Teacher,' they said to Jesus, 'this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. In our Law Moses commanded that such a woman must be stoned to death. Now, what do you say?' They said this to trap Jesus, so that they could accuse him. But he bent over and wrote on the ground with his finger. As they stood there asking him questions, he straightened up and said to them, 'Whichever one of you has committed no sin may throw the first stone at her.' Then he bent over again and wrote on the ground. When they heard this, they all left, one by one, the older ones first. Jesus was left alone, with the woman still standing there. He straightened up and said to her, 'Where are they? Is there no one left to condemn you?' 'No one, sir,' she answered. 'Well, then,' Jesus said, 'I do not condemn you either. Go, but do not sin again'."

"The Things That Make People Unclean"

Mark 7:14-20 (GNB) "Then Jesus called the crowd to him once more and said to them, 'Listen to me, all of you, and understand. There is nothing that goes into a person from the outside which can make him ritually unclean. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that makes him unclean....For from the inside, from a person's heart, come the evil ideas which lead him to do immoral things, to rob, kill, commit adultery, be greedy, and do all sorts of evil things: deceit, indecency, jealousy, slander, pride and folly - all these evil things come from inside a person and make him unclean'."

"Greater is He who is in you."

1John 4:4 (NASB)"...greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world."

"I Will Give You Rest"

Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

"God's Power is Greater Than Any Chaos In Our Lives"

Romans 8:28 (NLT) "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them." "God's power is greater than any chaos in our lives". Pastor Brian Campbell, Gateway Church http://gateway4.org

I can do everything through Him who gives me strength

Philippians 4:10-13 (NIV)"10 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength."

"Here I Am"

Revelation 3:20 (NIV) "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me."

How Grateful Are We To God?

Psalm 100(King James version) "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord He is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise; be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations."

God says, "I will help you".

Isaiah 41:13 (Revised Standard Version) "For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, "Fear not, I will help you."

Jesus Explains the Parable of the Sower (GNB)

(Mark 4:13-20)GNB(GOOD NEWS BIBLE) -- "Then Jesus asked them, 'Don't you understand this parable? How, then, will you ever understand any parable? The sower sows God's message. Some people are like the seeds that fall along the path; as soon as they hear the message, Satan comes and takes it away. Other people are like the seeds that fall on rocky ground. As soon as they hear the message, they receive it gladly. But it does not sink deep into them, and they don't last long. So when trouble or persecution comes because of the message, they give up at once. Other people are like the seeds sown among the thorn bushes. These are the ones who hear the message, but the worries about this life, the love for riches, and all other kinds of desires crowd in and choke the message, and they don't bear fruit. But other people are like seeds sown in good soil. They hear the message, accept it, and bear fruit: some thirty, some sixty, and some one hundred'."

"Be Still And Know That I Am God"

Psalm 46:10 New International Version (NIV) He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Thought for the day: To feel God's presence with me, what I do is I picture Him, in my mind, standing by my side all day long. I talk to Him. I ask for His advise. I tell Him my fears and worries. I share my happy moments with Him. I invite Him to eat with me. Isn't that the way He wants us to live? With Him by our side? I do this as much as I can and it really helps me live with His presence in my life.

"Whis is the Greatest Commandment?"

(Matthew 22:36-40) GNB  "Teacher", he asked, "which is the greatest commandment in the Law?"

Jesus answered, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the most important commandment.
The second most important commandment is like it: 'Love your neighbor as you love yourself.'  The whole Law of Moses and the teachings of the prophets depend on these two commandments."

"Put Your Heart Right...Reach Out To God"

(Job 11:13-19)  "Put your heart right, Job.  Reach out to God.  Put away evil and wrong from your home.  Then face the world again, firm and courageous.  Then all your troubles will fade from your memory, like floods that are past and remembered no more.   Your life will be brighter than sunshine at noon, and life's darkest hours will shine like the dawn.  You will live secure and full of hope; God will protect you and give you rest.  You won't be afraid of your enemies; many people will ask you for help."

"My Trust Is In You, O Lord"

"But my trust is in You, O Lord; you are my God.  I am always in Your care." (Psalm 31:14-15)

"God is the one who has prepared us for this change, and He gave us His Spirit as the guarantee of all that He has in store for us." (2Corinthians:5:5)

"For our life is a matter of faith, not of sight." (2Corinthians 5:7)

YOU, LORD, ARE ALL I HAVE (Psalm 16:5-6)

You, Lord, are all I have, and you give me all I need; my future is in your hands.  How wonderful are your gifts to me; how good they are!

"I Will Never Abandon You"

Joshua 1:5-6 (Good News Bible)  God said, "Joshua, no one will be able to defeat you as long as you live. I will be with you as I was with Moses.  I will always be with you; I will never abandon you. Be determined and confident,..."

Joshua 1:9 (GNB) God said,  "Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I, the Lord your God, am with you wherever you go."

Jesus Explains How He Is Our Shepherd

John 10:1-5 (easy to read version)
 ¹ Jesus said, “It is certainly true that when a man enters the sheep pen, he should use the gate. If he climbs in some other way, he is a robber. He is trying to steal the sheep. ² But the man who takes care of the sheep enters through the gate. He is the shepherd. ³ The man who guards the gate opens the gate for the shepherd. And the sheep listen to the voice of the shepherd. He calls his own sheep, using their names, and he leads them out. ⁴ He brings all of his sheep out. Then he goes ahead of them and leads them. The sheep follow him, because they know his voice. ⁵ But sheep will never follow someone they don’t know. They will run away from him, because they don’t know his voice.”

John 10: 7-13 (easy to read version)
 ⁷ So Jesus said again, “I assure you, I am the gate for the sheep. ⁸ All those who came before me were thieves and robbers. The sheep did not listen to them. ⁹ I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved. They will be able to come in and go out. They will find everything they need. ¹⁰ A thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. But I came to give life—life that is full and good.
 ¹¹ “I am the good shepherd, and the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep. ¹² The worker who is paid to keep the sheep is different from the shepherd. The paid worker does not own the sheep. So when he sees a wolf coming, he runs away and leaves the sheep alone. Then the wolf attacks the sheep and scatters them. ¹³ The man runs away because he is only a paid worker. He does not really care for the sheep.

Reference:
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10&version=ERV

Belief In Christ Is More Than A Belief - It Is A Way of Life

Colossians 2:6-7 (Good News Bible):  Since you have accepted Christ Jesus as Lord, live in union with Him.  Keep your roots deep in Him, build your lives on Him, and become stronger in your faith, as you were taught.  And be filled with thanksgiving.

The Lord Is Waiting To Be Merciful To You (Isaiah 30:18)

(Isaiah 30:15-18)  The Sovereign Lord, the holy One of Israel, says to the people, "Come back and quietly trust in me.  Then you will be strong and secure."  But you refuse to do it.  Instead, you plan to escape from your enemies by riding fast horses.  And you are right - escape is what you will have to do!...And yet the Lord is waiting to be merciful to you.   He is ready to take pity on you because He always does what is right.   Happy are those who put their trust in the Lord.

God Is Love

(1 Corinthians: 4-8) Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs; love is not happy with evil; but is happy with the truth.  Love never gives up; and its faith, hope and patience never fail.

(1 Corinthians: 13-13) Meanwhile these three remain:  faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is love.

How Deep Is His Love....

(Happy Valentine's Day) what I've learned from the Bible, is this:   there is no sin so great that could ever keep you from being able to go to God for His love and forgiveness.  He died for ALL sins: past, present and future.  You can always return to Him no matter what.  He welcomes you with open, loving arms.  In fact, He is waiting for you.  He will wait for all Eternity for you, if He has to.  That's how much He loves you.  That's the Glory of God.    

(Revelations 3:20) "Listen! I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come into his house and eat with him, and he will eat with Me."

I Will Help You

Good News Bible (Isaiah 41:13) "I am the Lord your God; I strengthen you and tell you, 'Do not be afraid; I will help you'."

Jesus is the Word (Who He is)

Good News Bible(John 1:1-5) Before the world was created, the Word already existed: He was with God, and He was the same as God. From the very beginning the Word was with God. Through Him God made all things; not one thing in all creation was made without Him. The Word was the source of life, and this life brought Light to mankind. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has never put it out.

SO I TELL YOU NOT TO WORRY. (Luke 12:22)

(Good News Bible) Luke 12:22-31 -- Then Jesus said to the disciples, "And so I tell you not to worry about the food you need to stay alive or about the clothes you need for your body. Life is much more important than food, and the body much more important than clothes. Look at the crows: they don't plant seeds or gather harvest; they don't have storage rooms or barns; God feeds them! You are worth so much more than birds! Can any of you live a bit longer by worrying about it? If you can't manage even such a small thing, why worry about the other things? Look how the wild flowers grow: they don't work or make clothes for themselves. But I tell you that not even King Solomon with all his wealth had clothes as beautiful as one of these flowers. It is God who clothes the wild grass - grass that is here today and gone tomorrow, burned up in the oven. Won't He be all the more sure to clothe you? What little faith you have! So don't be all upset, always concerned about what you will eat and drink. (For the pagans of this world are always concerned about all these things.) Your Father knows that you need these things. Instead, be concerned with His Kingdom, and He will provide you with these things.

I am rejoicing with the urge to create this blogger, "Know Jesus, Know God"!

Luke 10:21-22 --  Jesus Rejoices  (Good News Bible) At that time Jesus was filled with joy by the Holy Spirit and said, "Father, Lord of Heaven and earth.  I thank you because you have shown to the unlearned what you have hidden from the wise and learned.  Yes, Father, this was how you were pleased to have it happen. 

My Father has given me all things. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and no one knows who the Father is except the Son and those to whom the SON CHOOSES TO REVEAL HIM.

I plan to post daily scripture that leaps out at me when I read it in hopes it will be a source of inspiration and comfort to anyone else who reads them.  God bless you!