Morning Devotions with Chris Witts: Recent Episodes
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Morning Devotions is a five-minute daily reflection for anyone curious about faith, or looking for encouragement in their walk with God. In his warm and friendly style, presenter Chris Witts — a well-loved Salvation Army minister — shares bite-sized messages applying faith to everyday life. Subscribe now, wherever you get your podcasts, to receive daily encouragement from Chris Witts.
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But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 1 Timothy 6:6-7
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Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness Luke 4:1
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Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:36
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
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I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:14
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Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices Colossians 3:9
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I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Psalms 32:8
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Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19
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Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap. Ecclesiastes 11:4
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For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen. Romans 11:36
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Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Romans 5:3-5
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My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19-20
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Lord, you have been our dwelling place
throughout all generations.
Before the mountains were born
or you brought forth the whole world,
from everlasting to everlasting you are God. PSALM 90:1-2
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“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved” John 3:17
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If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? 1 John 3:17
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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. – Philippians 4:8
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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. – Philippians 4:8
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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. – Philippians 4:8
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And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12
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My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19
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If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Ecclesiastes 4:10
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He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3
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He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3
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But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7
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If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
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If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
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“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. Matthew 7:1-5
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“For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” Hebrews 2:18
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“And see if there be any grievous [painful; offensive] way in me and lead me in the way everlasting!” Psalm 139:24
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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2
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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2
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Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23
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Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their labor:
If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
and has no one to help them up.
Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
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Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. Isaiah 46:4
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Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Colossians 3:13
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Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:31-32
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Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die" John 11:25
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"And I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty." 2 Corinthians 6:18
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For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
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When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? Psalm 56:3-4
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He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. John 1:11
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He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. John 1:11
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And God spoke all these words:
“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.
“You shall have no other gods before me.
“You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.
“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.
“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore, the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.
“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
“You shall not murder.
“You shall not commit adultery.
“You shall not steal.
“You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” EXODUS 20:1-17
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So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. Hebrews 10:35-36
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Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
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Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done
and what I had toiled to achieve,
everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind;
nothing was gained under the sun. Ecclesiastes 2:11
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Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105
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Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7
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But now thus says the Lord,
he who created you, O Jacob,
he who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name, you are mine. Isaiah 43:1
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Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:34
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Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
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Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
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Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. 1 Corinthians 9:24
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Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
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"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
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I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4
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The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. Proverbs 19:8
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"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4
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"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4
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"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." Deuteronomy 31:6
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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. 2 Corinthians 12:9
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For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9
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For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9
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For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9
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And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3
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Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12
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“From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” Psalm 61:2
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A time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away Ecclesiastes 3:6
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Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." Psalm 55:22
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If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:18
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Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” James 4:8
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Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12
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And they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. Matthew 24:39
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But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. MATTHEW 6:33
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As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” Romans 10:11
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Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor. 1 Peter 2:17
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Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32
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When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. LUKE 19:5-6
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Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. John 17:3
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Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 2 Corinthians 7:10
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Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 2 Corinthians 7:10
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For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1
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Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” Mark 10:22-23
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He is the one you praise; he is your God, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes. Deuteronomy 10:21
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If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. John 15:18
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If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. John 15:18
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Welcome to Money: Faith & Finance where we explore the profound and practical of everyday finances. In every episode, we explore the real-life impact of everything from superannuation to stewardship, the World Bank to your wallet – and what does God have to say about money?
Join hosts Ben McEachen and Pete Burrows as they sit with Hope1032's brekky announcer Danniebelle Whippy on the Money: Faith & Finance podcast. Discover how Danniebelle's upbringing in biblical generosity faced challenges from redundancy and mortgage pressures to anxiety. Learn how she turned to Jesus' promises in the Sermon on the Mount and 1 Corinthians 10:13, seeking God through hardship to grow in faithfulness.
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Key Takeaways:
Faith and Generosity: Danniebelle's generous upbringing has shaped her approach to money. Any time she can show generosity, Danniebelle sees that as success.
Struggles in Sydney: Living in the second-most unaffordable city in the world, Danniebelle shares how financial strain was compounded by health issues, unemployment and worry.
Journey Through Darkness: Danniebelle recommends wise counsel, professional healthcare advice, and spiritual re-engagement to help navigate out of dark periods.
Faith, Not Finances: Rather than continue to strive for financial security, Danniebelle came to trust in God’s provision - no matter her circumstances.
The Power of God's Word: I Corinthians 10:13 has provided Danniebelle with comfort and resilience, reaffirming that God never pushes us beyond our limits.
Notable Quotes:
"It's easy to slip into the depths of the depression of it, but actually [I found it was about] not letting yourself go there and turning to God's word..." – Danniebelle Whippy
"I'm just going to get my walk right with God... and things started to change in my financial state." – Danniebelle Whippy
"It's trusting in him that he will provide for you." – Danniebelle Whippy
"He’ll never let you be pushed past your limit. He’ll always be there to help you come through it." – Danniebelle Whippy
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Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia.
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I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 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. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:11-13
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"By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35
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Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. James 4:14
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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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9
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But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel. Acts 9:15
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Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
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Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
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A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17
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A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17
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David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished. 1 Chronicles 28:20
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And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10
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Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 1 Peter 4:12-13
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Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
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So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. Hebrews 10:35-36
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Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21
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A glad heart makes a cheerful face,
but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
All the days of the afflicted are evil,
but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast. Proverbs 15:13–15
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A glad heart makes a cheerful face,
but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
All the days of the afflicted are evil,
but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast. Proverbs 15:13–15
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Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Psalms 37:7-9
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Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Psalms 37:7-9
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A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24
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This is the day that the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17
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But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Luke 6:35
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But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Luke 6:35
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But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Luke 6:35
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And said, “O Lord, God of our fathers, are you not God in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. In your hand are power and might, so that none is able to withstand you." 2 Chronicles 20:6
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Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Ephesians 4:31
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The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8
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Jesus used this figure of speech, but the Pharisees did not understand what he was telling them. John 10:16
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Jesus used this figure of speech, but the Pharisees did not understand what he was telling them. John 10:16
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A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. John 13:34
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‘Do not hate a fellow Israelite in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in their guilt.
‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. Leviticus 19:17-18
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For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15
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Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
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If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Ecclesiastes 4:10
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But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Romans 8:25
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But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Romans 8:25
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So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24
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I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20
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“Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. Isaiah 49:15
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And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46
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And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46
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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
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But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9
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But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9
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But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9
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Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. Psalm 37:8
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Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:13-14
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Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:13-14
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Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12
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Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12
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“They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’” MATTHEW 25:44-45
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“They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’” MATTHEW 25:44-45
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I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20
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“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
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“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
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“Long ago the Lord said to Israel: ‘I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love, I have drawn you to myself.’” Jeremiah 31:3
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“Long ago the Lord said to Israel: ‘I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love, I have drawn you to myself.’” Jeremiah 31:3
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Great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds. Your eyes are open to the ways of all mankind; you reward each person according to their conduct and as their deeds deserve. Jeremiah 32:19
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Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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“Cast your burden on the Lord and He will sustain you. He will never permit the righteousness to be moved.” Psalm 55:22
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But the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. Mark 4:19
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But the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. Mark 4:19
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One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. PSALMS 27:4
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We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
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Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Proverbs 28:13
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Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Proverbs 28:13
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I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:14
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If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. John 15:18
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If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. John 15:18
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And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25
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“I the LORD do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed." Malachi 3:6
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“I the LORD do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed." Malachi 3:6
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“I the LORD do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed." Malachi 3:6
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For nothing will be impossible with God. Luke 1:37
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Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18
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Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever! 1 CHRONICLES 16:34
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"My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from me, nor is their sin concealed from my eyes." Jeremiah 16:17
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Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. Genesis 2:7
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Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Colossians 3:13
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Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Colossians 3:13
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More than anything you guard, protect your mind, for life flows from it. Proverbs 4:23
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The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us” Romans 8:18
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I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. John 10:28
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“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4
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Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
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Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
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Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
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Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." Colossians 3:15
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In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears. - Psalm 18:6
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In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears. - Psalm 18:6
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For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. Psalm 139:13
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Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. James 4:14
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Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing before you. Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath! Psalm 39:5
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So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12
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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2
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Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
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Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger... James 1:19
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“Trust in the Lord and do good; Live in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, and He will do it.”–Psalm 37:3-5
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But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:33-34
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So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17
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For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. Psalm 139:13
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You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. Psalm 139:1
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May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14
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Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11
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“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” Isaiah 41:10
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Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7
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“And behold, I am always with you, to the end of the age” Matthew 28:20
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“With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26
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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Philippians 4:4
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“Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.” Psalm 34:12-13
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“Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.” Psalm 34:12-13
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The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
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Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh ; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:13-14
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So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Romans 12:5
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For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:13-14
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The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. Psalm 116:5
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This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5
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Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Romans 8:26
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Then Elisha prayed and said, “O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.” So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 Kings 6:17
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For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
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Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:11
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Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:11
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I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death... Philippians 3:10
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Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:17-21
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Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die" John 11:25
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“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” Psalm 37:23-24
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But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. Matthew 6:33
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“Teacher, which command in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important command. The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself” Matthew 22:36-39
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In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16
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“So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” John 16:22
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For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
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No man is an island,
Entire of itself,
Every man is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main. - From the poem No Man Is an Island by John Donne
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“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” Revelation 4:11
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Lord, our Lord,
how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalm 8:1a
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Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21
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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
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God grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference. - The Serenity Prayer
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God grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference. - The Serenity Prayer
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The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
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Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Philippians 3:12
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Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
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Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
and who meditates on his law day and night. Psalm 1:1-2
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But the meek shall inherit the Earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of Peace. Psalm 37:11
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But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9
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But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9
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“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12
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The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
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And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
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"Well, the Force is what gives a Jedi his power... It surrounds us and penetrates us; it binds the galaxy together." - STAR WARS: A New Hope
"And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you." John 14:16-17
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"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:9
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Be content with what you have; for he has said, 'I will never fail you nor forsake you' Hebrews 13:5
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but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
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Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
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And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Luke 11:9
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The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9.
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Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. Proverbs 19:21
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6
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For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10
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Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead... Philippians 3:13
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Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29
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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17
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She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21
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“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1
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For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
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“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5
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For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10
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And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. 1 John 5:14 ESV
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Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Ephesians 4:31 ESV
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Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34
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"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
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"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
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“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him.
The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” Mark 10:51
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“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him.
The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” Mark 10:51
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Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15
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If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Romans 14:8
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Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; and it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. 1 Corinthians 15:42-44
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So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; and it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. 1 Corinthians 15:42-44
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Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26
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“I will deliver this people from the power of the grave;
I will redeem them from death.
Where, O death, are your plagues?
Where, O grave, is your destruction?" Hosea 13:14a
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“I will deliver this people from the power of the grave;
I will redeem them from death.
Where, O death, are your plagues?
Where, O grave, is your destruction?" Hosea 13:14a
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There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience. Hebrews 4:9-11
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So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. John 16:22
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Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? Luke 12:25-26 (NIV)
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Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4
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Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4
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Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4
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Are you an accuser blaming others, an excuser making excuses, or a chooser?
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The greatest lesson I learned in school was that if anybody out worked me I had no complaint when they beat me. Hard work is a virtue to be cherished. - John Naber
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What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? What is our purpose?
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Hope is the opposite of despair, so which one are you focused on?
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He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.” PSALM 46:10 (NIV)
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Coming soon: The Psalm 23 Podcast. Get into the delight and detail of The World’s Most Famous Psalm, as Ben McEachen (Hope Mornings) joins theologian and author David Hohne (Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australia) for three helpful conversations. Explore Psalm 23 and discover what this ancient poem meant when it was first written, how it still relates to our everyday lives and who the Good Shepherd truly is.
David Hohne is a lecturer in Christian Thought at Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia. His book The Last Things offers a deeper understanding of the Kingdom of God, through the lens of the Lord's Prayer.
Ben McEachen hosts the Morning Show on Hope 103.2 in Sydney, Australia.
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Do you see the world as it is? Do you try to turn your eyes away or take the world around you for granted?
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So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24
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We only have a limited amount of time here in this life. With that in mind, how are you choosing to spend it?
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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 ESV
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Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32
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For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 14:11
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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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
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“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them” Genesis 1:27
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Because of the tender mercy of our God,
With which the Sunrise from on high will visit us, LUKE 1:78 (NIV)
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Finally, all of you should agree and have concern and love for each other. You should also be kind and humble. 9 Don't be hateful and insult people just because they are hateful and insult you. Instead, treat everyone with kindness. You are God's chosen ones, and he will bless you. 1 PETER 3:8-9 (CEV)
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As long as I'm here on earth, God still has a purpose for me. He is your God, the one who is worthy of your praise, the one who has done mighty miracles that you yourself have seen. - From 90 minutes in Heaven by Cecil Murphey
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Your life is a journey you must travel with a deep consciousness of God. It cost God plenty to get you out of that dead-end, empty-headed life you grew up in. 1 PETER 1:18 (MSG)
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Your kindness and love
will always be with me
each day of my life,
and I will live forever
in your house, Lord. PSALM 23:6 (CEV)
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The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
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He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3
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You rule over the surging sea; when its waves mount up, you still them. PSALM 89:9
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He replied, “Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: “ ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. MARK 7:6
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Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. 1 JOHN 4:20
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say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.” ISAIAH 35:4
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6
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I am worn out from my groaning.
All night long I flood my bed with weeping
and drench my couch with tears.
My eyes grow weak with sorrow;
they fail because of all my foes. PSALM 6:6-7
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‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. REVELATION 21:4
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Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. PROVERBS 19:21
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Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, Acts 3:19 (NIV)
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“In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry Ephesians 4:26 (NIV)
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Have you ever tried to get revenge? Or have you held onto bitterness and resentment wishing for retribution?
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Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. Romans 12:19 (NIV)
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Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. - Matthew 5:3-12 (NIV)
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Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. - Matthew 5:3-12 (NIV)
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Why me Lord, what have I ever done
To deserve even one
Of the pleasures I've known
Tell me Lord, what did I ever do
That was worth loving You
Or the kindness You've shown - Why Me by Kris Kristofferson
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Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. Proverbs 16:24 (ESV)
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So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; and it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 (NIV)
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Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 (ESV)
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For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. 1 Timothy 6:10 (NIV)
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Some people seem to believe that they have nothing to contribute, or perhaps that their contributions are meaningless...
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“How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ John 3:4-7 (NIV)
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What do we want for those we love? Is it more than they could ever want? or is it enough to have enough?
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“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” – Charles R. Swindoll.
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“Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. Mark 10:18 (NIV)
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Do you ever feel like you've already peaked? As if your best days are behind you and you'll never make a difference?
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Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. EPHESIANS 4:32 (ESV)
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Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 2 CORINTHIANS 4:16 (NIV)
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Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. ISAIAH 46:4 (NIV)
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Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 (NIV)
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O Divine Master, Grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love. - From the Prayer of Saint Francis
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But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will. ACTS 15:11 (NIV)
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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.” MATTHEW 11:28-30 (NIV)
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“I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed." MALACHI 3:6 (NIV)
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Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. ROMANS 12:2 (NIV)
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God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. GENESIS 1:27 (NIV)
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Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. JEREMIAH 29:12-13 (NIV)
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Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. JOSHUA 1:8 (NIV)
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Sometimes, I guess there just aren't enough rocks." Forrest Gump (1994)
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For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. JEREMIAH 29:11 (NIV)
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But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, ... Do to others as you would have them do to you. LUKE 6:27 and 31 (NIV)
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“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV)
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“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 (NIV)
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What might it take for you to stop and reflect on your life? Are there changes you need to make?
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What are your priorities? Do you choose the life that brings fame and fortune, or the one that follows God's call for your life?
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Does holding to your beliefs make you strong or just stubborn?
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There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28
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“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
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“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. MATTHEW 5:14-16
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Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:33-34 NIV
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Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper,
but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Proverbs 28:13
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Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper,
but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Proverbs 28:13
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"The Lord gives strength to his people, and the Lord blesses his people with peace." Psalm 29:11
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Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5
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Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” Luke 12:15
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“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18
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"The Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the Lord loves the righteous." Psalms 146:8
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To worry yourself to death with resentment would be a foolish, senseless thing to do. JOB 5:2 (GNT)
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And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, EPHESIANS 4:26 (NLT)
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Agape, is that unconquerable benevolence, that undefeatable good-will, which will never seek anything but the highest good of others, no matter what they do to us, and no matter how they treat us. That love can come to us only when Christ, Who is that love, comes to dwell within our hearts… " - William Barclay
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The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” MATTHEW 8:25 (NIV)
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“Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). MATTHEW 27:46b and PSALM 22:1a (NIV)
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“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.” MATTHEW 11:28-30 (NIV)
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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us... HEBREWS 12:1 (NIV)
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What are the things that you're carrying in your "suitcase"? Are you being burdened by the things you're holding onto?
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Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God. PSALMS 42:11 NKJV
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If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 JOHN 1:9 (NIV)
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What do you need to access God? Do you often feel like only the lucky few can have a relationship with God?
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Are you living the dream? What does that even mean?
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Have you ever asked someone to help you get the mess out of your way? Have you ever asked God?
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How much clutter fills your life? What do you hold onto that get in your way?
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“This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.” LUKE 12:21 (NIV)
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What does happiness look like to you? Do you spend more time chasing it or making it?
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How often do you genuinely accept responsibility for your actions?
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Many people who refuse to accept God seem to ask the same question... Why is there so much suffering in the world?
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You cannot rebuild your life alone, and there are many things you need that can only come from God.
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Am I a good person? What does goodness look like to you?
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What does it mean to be trustworthy?
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And doesn't that sound familiar? Doesn't that hit too close to home?
Doesn't that make you shiver; the way things could have gone?
And doesn't it feel peculiar when everyone wants a little more?
And so that I do remember to never go that far,
Could you leave me with a scar? - Scar by Missy Higgins
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God sets the lonely in families,he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. PSALM 68:6
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Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. PSALM 25:16
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I was the most famous person who had ever lived in Jerusalem, and I was very wise. I got whatever I wanted and did whatever made me happy. But most of all, I enjoyed my work. Then I thought about everything I had done, including the hard work, and it was simply chasing the wind. ECCLESIASTES 2:9-11 (CEV)
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Remember, “The Lord looks at the heart," and loves you no matter how you look. - Eugene Gauerke
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Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. PROVERBS 14:29 (NIV)
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One day, Cain gave part of his harvest to the Lord, and Abel also gave an offering to the Lord. He killed the first-born lamb from one of his sheep and gave the Lord the best parts of it. The Lord was pleased with Abel and his offering, but not with Cain and his offering. This made Cain so angry that he could not hide his feelings. GENESIS 4:3-5 (CEV)
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Do you have people around you that you can genuinely connect with? We will all face times where we feel as if no one cares...
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You cannot keep birds from flying over your head but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair. - Martin Luther
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Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart. - Corrie Ten Boom
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No matter your life, you will almost certainly experience hurt from someone close to you. But does it ever go away?
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I tell you not to worry about your life. Don't worry about having something to eat, drink, or wear. Isn't life more than food or clothing? Look at the birds in the sky! They don't plant or harvest. They don't even store grain in barns. Yet your Father in heaven takes care of them. Aren't you worth much more than birds? LUKE 12:25-26 (CEV)
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Can you ever have enough? At what point will you stop wanting more?
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Are you satisfied with your life? If you are honest with yourself, will the things you're chasing ever satisfy you?
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“Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood.” George Orwell
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When you meet someone do you truly seek to understand them?
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Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? MATTHEW 6:26 (NIV)
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Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. MATTHEW 6:34 (NIV)
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Some people have given up the habit of meeting for worship, but we must not do that. We should keep on encouraging each other, especially since you know that the day of the Lord's coming is getting closer. HEBREWS 10:25 (CEV)
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What does it mean to be happy, and how do we find it?
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Have you ever been told that you need to change your attitude?
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But without faith no one can please God. We must believe that God is real and rewards everyone who searches for him. HEBREWS 11:6 (CEV)
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Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. JOHN 15:13
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Whether we like it or not, we are shaped by our life experiences. But that doesn't mean we have to let certain experiences define us.
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God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference, living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; taking this world as it is and not as I would have it; trusting that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your will; so that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with You forever in the next. Amen. − Reinhold Niebuhr
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There are no simple bandages for a wound to the spirit.
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We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, - HEBREWS 6:19 (NIV)
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What makes you sad and is it something that defines you?
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He was right among the horses as they climbed the further hill,
And the watchers on the mountain standing mute,
Saw him ply the stockwhip fiercely, he was right among them still,
As he raced across the clearing in pursuit.
- From The Man From Snowy River by A. B. "Banjo" Patterson
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We understand that a broken bone can take a long time to heal, but a broken spirit can take even longer.
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Does reading particular passages of the Bible make you feel guilty?
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Have you ever done something that filled you with guilt, keeping you up at night even years later?
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The mind is an incredibly powerful thing, so are you in control of your thoughts or the other way around?
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Life is unpredictable and can change overnight, so how do you handle this fragile thing?
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“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.” MATTHEW 11:28-30 (NIV)
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How trusting are you? Do you worry about trusting anyone?
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Being loved is a basic human need, just as important as our need for food or shelter. There is a hole inside us looking to be filled.
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Does your life have security and meaning? Where does it come from for you?
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How do you answer the question "Does God Exist"?
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Have you figured out the meaning in your life yet?
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How often do you look at other people and feel they are more fortunate than you are?
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Are the things you're holding onto holding you back?
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. GALATIANS 5:22-23 (ESV)
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The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2 PETER 3:9 (ESV)
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Why would anyone give from their own time or resources to someone who can't give anything in return?
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“God himself could not sink this ship.” — Cal From Titanic (1997)
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It's crazy not to have a plan, knowing where you want to go.
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It means your future hasn't been written yet. No one's has. Your future is whatever you make it. So make it a good one, both of you. - Doc Brown From Back To The Future Part III (1990)
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“We haven’t really got anything worth having for our wishes.′
‘We’ve had things happening,’ said Robert; ‘that’s always something.’
‘It’s not enough, unless they’re the right things,’ said Cyril firmly.”
From Five Children and Itby E. Nesbit
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At the end of the day, everything we've gained or earned goes "back in the box" because we can't take it with us.
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Have you held onto regrets, unable to forgive yourself?
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"I wish I could be given an even greater ability to appreciate all that I've already got."
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Eros - Romantic Love
Storge - Familial Love
Philia - Friendship or Fellowship Love
Agape - Perfect, Unconditional, Sacrificial, and Pure Love
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How many times have you said "I Love You Because..."?
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When something goes wrong our first response is often to find anyone and anything possible to blame... except ourselves.
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What does it mean to be a kind person? Do you feel as if you have to be weak to be kind?
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It's much easier to celebrate a miraculous birth, like at Christmas, than it is to celebrate a horrific death...
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Why is it so difficult for so many people to find inner peace?
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How could a day so horrific, dark, and gruesome possibly be called Good?
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...how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings... LUKE 13:34b (NIV)
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God is our heavenly father, yet God has the best characteristics of both Fathers and Mothers.
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You Can Get Bitter or Better! - James W. Moore
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What is your perspective on your circumstances?
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But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. MATTHEW 5:39 (NIV)
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A lie can travel around the world and back again while the truth is lacing up its boots.—Mark Twain
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It doesn't take much for us to get a doctors note to take a sick day... so why don't we take time to look after our soul as well?
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Despite knowing that beauty is only skin deep, we still tend to let outward beauty influence how we view people.
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The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. Psalm 23:1 (NIV)
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Perhaps the most well-known chapter in the bible, do you feel protected by God?
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How much time and effort does it really take to simply be kind and friendly to those we meet through the day?
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When you feel empty or low, what do you use to try and feel better?
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There is a hole inside of us and there is only one thing that can fill it...
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Do you treasure your memory and the memories it lets you keep?
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Do you control your anger, or do you let it control you?
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How patient are you? Does living in a world that encourages instant gratification making patience harder?
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How much are you willing to sacrifice for the thing you want the most?
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Do you believe in the power of prayer? Or is it just words?
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Time is a completely non-renewable resource, so make sure you spend it wisely.
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In a week you spend 56 hours asleep, 24 hours eating or on hygiene, and 50 hours working or travelling to and from work. How do you spend those remaining hours in your week?
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The clock is ticking, make the most of your time, time is precious, time flies... Are you making the most of your time?
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What is really important to you? Are you sacrificing the things that are most important for things that won't last?
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But God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. (Romans 5:8)
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“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. JOHN 13:34 (NIV)
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Both the incredible highs and the devastating lows in our lives are often directly related to our relationships.
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How do you value your life? Is it simply our chemical components, talent, what we can do?
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“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” - Nelson Mandela
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"There is great value in disaster. All our mistakes are burned up. Thank God we can start anew." - Anne Frank
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"There is great value in disaster. All our mistakes are burned up. Thank God we can start anew." - Thomas Edison
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What is something in your life that is getting in your way?
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God is in control of the chaos, we just need to look to him.
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Have you ever felt like your life or the world around you is full of chaos?
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I wish I would have known that when you get to the top, there is nothing there. - Jack Higgins
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What does success and failure mean to you?
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Often, we forget to prioritize what is important in life until we face losing everything.
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We pay the price if we make our lives too busy for God.
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If you want the world to change you need to change yourself.
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Every significant event in history started with one person.
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“This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name...'" Matthew 6:9 (NIV)
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That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 (NIV)
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Who wants to be known as a weakling? Is there virtue in weakness?
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When faced with suffering, many of us cry to God in frustration asking why? However, we can learn more about God and ourselves through these times than through peace.
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Who are you and what do you want? Can you truly answer these questions?
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Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. JOHN 15:13 (NIV)
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Sacrifice is harder when we believe that we deserve the thing we're giving up. Yet when we think of it as a gift given to us, it simply makes sense.
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What does sacrifice mean to you? What would you give up for another?
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Although I can't dismiss
The memory of his kiss
I guess he's not for me - But Not For Me by Ella Fitzgerald
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Often people don't realise the value of something that is right in front of them.
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There are those in our lives that are very difficult to like, so how can we love others when it's hard?
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Bessie : Oh, Lee, I've been so lucky. I've been so lucky to have Dad and Ruth. I've had such love in my life. You know, I look back, and I've had such... such love.
Lee : They love you very much.
Bessie : No, that's not what I mean. No, no... I mean that I love them. I've been so lucky to have been able to love someone so much. - From Marvin's Room (1996)
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Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12 (NIV)
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What's the difference focusing on the past and focusing on the future? Can it change your attitude?
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An attitude is not just how we think, but it's what we think, feel and do.
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If the people that we trust and care about can hurt us deeper than anyone else, then is it really worth it?
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“My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.” - Abraham Lincoln
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Just because you fail, doesn't mean that you are a failure.
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Anxiety is a legitimate medical condition and if you are struggling, please seek help. Having said that, it's important to keep perspective and hold on to hope.
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Most people agree that money can't buy happiness, and yet deep down many of us seem to think that we would be happy if we just got over this next hill...
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Weakness, or at least perceived weakness, is a fear of many men. But are emotion and vulnerability weakness, or simply a different kind of strength?
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Obviously, everyone is different but sometimes there can appear to be big differences between men and women.
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“We are not who we think we are.
We are not who they think we are.
We are who we think they think we are.” - Michael A. Greco
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We shouldn't try to forget our losses but face and embrace our grief with the help of those that love us.
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Does dealing with grief and loss mean simply suppressing your trauma? or even avoiding connection.
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Everyone is constantly dealing with losses, so how do you go about helping someone grieve?
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Often being set free is as simple as knowing the truth.
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“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”
Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” LUKE 10:36-37 (NIV)
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A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. LUKE 10:31-32 (NIV)
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But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” LUKE 10:29 (NIV)
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It's easy to get caught up in growth, progress or planning for the future. But God has given us so much. The least we can do is pause and reflect on the things we often take for granted.
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Every human being deserves respect, but what is it?
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We are all born for a reason, God has given each of us gifts, making us unique.
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Do you often feel like you have no purpose? like you're wandering aimlessly through life?
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How might if feel to look directly into the eyes of our saviour?
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How many words do you speak in a single day? How could you possibly summarise your life in 6 words?
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All work is noble, if it's done to the glory of God.
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There is always something to do, even if its not the most exciting, so how do we let ourselves be bored?
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Have you ever been consumed by hate or bitterness?
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You do not need to be a leader or a teacher, up the front of church to make a difference.
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There are so many people who are crushed by life, with nowhere to turn. Why not give them a kind word to lift them up?
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As Christians, we are aware of the power of forgiveness. However, with so many people filled with guilt, regret, or shame, perhaps it's hardest to forgive ourselves.
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There are but two powers in the world, the sword, and the mind. In the long run, the sword is always beaten by the mind. - Napoleon Bonaparte
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Pray for a happy life - St Augustine
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Do you think of God as an old man with white hair, beard and robe, sitting on a throne judging you?
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The trick to integrity is being the same, no matter the situation.
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Sometimes the trick to not getting lost in life, isn't about knowing where you are, but instead who you are.
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Do you know what purpose God has for your life? Do you know what he want's you to do?
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Disappointment can happen to all of us, we may feel like we're stuck or struggling to keep up. So how do we keep going?
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Do you love your life? Or are you just getting through each day, waiting for the next?
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Hide and seek isn't just for children. Many of us seem to think that we can hide from our responsibilities, problems or hardships.
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Through all our struggles and hardships, we can choose to learn from them.
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A sensible man watches for problems ahead and prepares to meet them. The simpleton never looks and suffers the consequences. Proverbs 27:12 (TLB)
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As we head into a new year, perhaps this can be your chance to make a fresh start.
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How cluttered is your life? Are you making a new year's resolution to slow down this year?
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Each and every day is an opportunity to start a new chapter in your life.
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Perhaps your loneliness is a matter of perspective and God may have already placed someone in your life to help.
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Loneliness is not a life sentence, regardless of how overwhelming it can feel.
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There are many reasons for us to be lonely, even in this era of connectivity.
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You don't need to go to Church to be a Christian, just like you don't need to be a Christian to go to Church. However, Church can be a wonderful place for fellowship which is an important part of being a Christian.
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Everything else can wait, but the search for God cannot wait. - George Harrison
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As Christians we know the true meaning of Christmas. So when you think about what you want for Christmas, don't limit it to something trivial.
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The most wonderful time of the year... or perhaps the most stressful?
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What is life? Every single step on the journey is important because God uses it to shape who we are.
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Life's like a road that you travel on
When there's one day here and the next day gone
Sometimes you bend, sometimes you stand
Sometimes you turn your back to the wind - Life is a Highway by Tom Cochrane
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Unless you assume a God, the question of life's purpose is meaningless - Bertrand Russell
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"Life is to be experienced and enjoyed, make the most of the journey". People all across the world and across history have been wrestling with this question.
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We see Jesus, biblical stories, and even stories based on biblical events in films, TV shows, whether "realistic", fantasy or satire. But who is the real Jesus?
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I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesn't change God. It changes me. - CS Lewis
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Sometimes prayer can feel overwhelming. We may feel insignificant and unworthy of God.
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“This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name..." Matthew 6:9
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We often need extra space in our brain. It's constantly filling up with random thoughts and experiences, but in order to make room for new things, the old might need to be pruned.
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Have you been feeling like you're struggling under the pressure and tensions of life?
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All of us move through the stages of life, and it's often difficult to consider what people at other stages need.
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He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. - Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NIV)
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And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 18:3-4 (NIV)
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Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their labor:
If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
and has no one to help them up. - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NIV)
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"Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship." - Rick Blaine From Casablanca
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It's very easy to forget that the God that created both the largest galaxies and the tiniest particles, is the same God that cares for you.
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God is willing to accept everyone, even though we might feel as though we deserve more.
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Faith is easy when everything is going well, because we feel we can do it all on our own.
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Our faith is like a muscle, it gets stronger the more we rely upon it.
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No matter how bad things look, God can make a way.
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If you can't love yourself then you won't be able to love others as God commands.
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No matter what happens, look for the good things. Every cloud has a silver lining, and if you can't find one, then make one.
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How important is your attitude compared to your circumstances?
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One of the biggest fears of the human race is loneliness.
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"No" is the saddest experience you'll ever know
Yes, it's the saddest experience you'll ever know
Because one is the loneliest number that you'll ever do - From One by Harry Nilsson
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How balanced is your life? Are there any areas of your life that are suffering even if others are going well?
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What is your perspective on success? How do you measure it?
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Have you often felt like life has more control over you than you have over it?
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We all want to live without regret or pain, so how do you make good choices?
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All of us will experience loss to varying degrees, but how you do you wake up each day and get out of bed afterwards?
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After the 2011 earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, so many lives were completely destroyed.
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We are so often caught up in anxious thoughts about the past or the future, but is that just making our present more difficult?
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Wouldn't it feel nice to be free from condemnation?
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How can we be intimate or in a relationship with someone when we keep them at arm's length?
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Do you feel a sense of fear or anxiety in being authentic with others?
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It seems to be a fairly common pass-time, but should we be allowing ourselves to gossip, even if its true?
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Have you ever tried to deny an uncomfortable or an unpleasant truth?
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How have you responded to people giving reasons why they don't like Christianity?
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Many people think that Christianity is not for them, and here are some common grievances.
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How many times have you prioritized things that don't really matter?
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We often avoid change because we often focus more on what we've lost more than what we gain.
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There is so much suffering in War. How can you possibly forgive someone that has cause those around you so much pain?
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Many people have different ideas on what happiness looks like.
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We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill
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What is the difference between these two words? We often use them interchangeably, but biblical hope is something different.
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Perhaps time doesn't heal all wounds, but it's what we do in that time.
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For many people, God isn't a part of their life. Many find him distant and they only approach him as a means to an end.
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We live in a wonderful country, and we have so many things going for us, yet out of nowhere our world can crumble.
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In this world of scams, fake news and even white lies, how much does honesty mean to you?
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One of the most common things keeping people up at night was the idea of pleasing others, or trying to fit in.
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Many Australians find it difficult to sleep, especially when our minds are racing.
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How do we deal with regrets and guilt around our mistakes?
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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
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We will all make mistakes, and we often think of them as negative, but can learning come from our mistakes?
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God is present wherever we go, we just have to make him known.
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We are now more anxious than ever after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, so how do we deal with it?
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Life's promises are like a coastline, no matter how rough the sea gets, it's always easier when you can see the shore.
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There have been many times through history in which people were worried about the end of the world, yet we are still here.
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To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved. - George MacDonald
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We spend so much time in front of a screen, but what is that teaching us?
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When your time on earth has come to an end, what will people say about you?
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Frustrations will always be a part of life as we live in a perfect world, but we can't let them cripple us.
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But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. Matthew 19:22
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Few people have experienced grief like Job, yet he had a very interesting response to this.
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Dr. Kubler-Ross's 7-stage grieving process. - shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, testing, and acceptance.
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All of us will face grief at some point and how we deal with this grief defines who we are.
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“STRESS is like spice – in the right proportion it enhances the flavour of a dish. Too little produces a bland, dull meal; too much may choke you.” Dr. Donald Tubesing.
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We often look at our life and think, what is missing? But Christ can show us the way to put the pieces together.
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Sometimes we look at our lives and struggle to see the bigger picture, feeling as if there are pieces missing.
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We all have a deep need for love and recognition, but that need can only be fulfilled in God.
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Bitterness can be worse than the tragedy because it's simply holding onto the hurt, and we can't get better.
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It can often be harder to rebuild after tragedy than it took to build in the first place.
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Who has had an influence on you? Often even if you can't point to a specific influence, you are developing and changing based on our interactions every day.
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Our world is the Lord's canvas, his artwork, his masterpiece. We can see him in the beauty of world around us.
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Is God just an old man, with a big white beard, sitting on a cloud, judging me?
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We live in a world of constant noise, busy traffic, people arguing, phones ringing. How do we hear God's voice in all this noise?
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We often have a specific idea of what a blessing looks like, but they can come in all forms.
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How many people do we dismiss, because we don't see the potential and wonder that is inside them?
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Have you ever felt empty? Not fame, money, influence, can fill that emptiness.
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The truth is that each and every one of us is a child of God, but do we treat each other that way?
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Life is essentially a cheat and its conditions are those of defeat; the redeeming things are not happiness and pleasure but the deeper satisfactions that come out of struggle. - F Scott Fitzgerald
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No matter how good the brand or the product, it won't last forever.
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Avoiding the things we fear, can make them bigger in our mind. But we know someone who is even bigger.
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What difference does blaming other make?
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No matter how much we blame others, we won't change the thing about ourselves that made us unhappy.
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Have you ever been "lucky"? Or seen something "surprising"? Something "random" that works out for your best?
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If you want happiness for a lifetime, help someone else.
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When you believe in God, you've got to believe in the all-powerful God. He's not just God, He's the all-powerful God and He has total control over everyone's life. The Devil, on the other hand, is a real character that's trying his hardest to tear your life apart. - Alice Cooper
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Have you ever dealt with a difficult person? We often immediately turn to revenge or anger rather than "turning the other cheek".
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With someone beside us, it feels a lot easier to deal with feelings of inadequacy. No one is perfect except God.
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Do you often compare yourself to others? None of us are perfect and so its very easy to see our own failings.
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Why do we bother by a book that is thousands of years old? Why do we keep going back after we've read it?
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God blesses us with many miracles, some that are obvious, others more subtle. One such miracle is the blessing of the people around us.
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We cannot avoid storms completely, but if we are wise we can weather or even ride these storms, rising above them until they pass.
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It has been said that time heals all wounds. I don't agree. The wounds remain. Time - the mind, protecting its sanity - covers them with some scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone. - Rose Kennedy
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We don't deal well with uncertainty. We cannot be sure what the future holds, but we can be sure that God will be there.
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No experience, no matter how good, will completely fulfill us.
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If we base our joy on having what we want, then we will never have lasting happiness.
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It's important to remember that there is a difference between happiness with pleasure. Rather than chasing pleasure, perhaps we need to seek contentment.
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Do you believe that your existence matters? Even when you are at your darkest moments, you have value. You are valuable enough that the creator of the universe chose to rescue you.
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We are relational beings, created to be in community with one another. You will find life a lot more challenging without a friend you can call on.
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Many of us ask this question, Why is the world filled with suffering? Especially on a day like today, September 11, it is easy to get overwhelmed with tragedy.
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There aren't many of us that manage to get through our life without experiencing some form of tragedy.
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In a world where the definition of "friend" can simply be someone you follow on social media, how many close connections do we actually invest in?
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Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. PROVERBS 16:18 (NIV)
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Many of us dream of being number 1, being important, being the best. But there is a reason we're warned about pride.
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The problem with carrying a grudge is it affects you far more than it affects the one the grudge is against.
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A life that can be packed into boxes, to be thrown away is quite an empty one. Be careful not to make your life all about work, because when the work stops, life keeps going.
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How do you view work? Its an important question as many of us will spend more time working than we do anything else.
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Don't just use words for the sake of using them, use them because you have something to say.
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Don't waste your whole life searching for something that God wants to give you for free.
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How often do you carry more than you need? Perhaps this is your reminder to put it down before the one who can carry it all.
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Kindness is universal, it can cross boundaries, borders, languages and abilities.
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No matter how hard you try, you cannot run away from God.
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“There is no greater tonic and perhaps no more potent tonic for our spirit than gratitude" - Sir John Templeton
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Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in - From the song Anthem By Leonard Cohen
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When Jesus was asked how to pray he gave them a simple example, one that we still use today.
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Taking time out of our busy day can give perspective and help us focus on the good things in life.
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How would you feel knowing that someone is praying for you?
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What does it mean when God is silent? Does he simply not care?
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What does your journey look like, as you travel from here to eternity?
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Martin Luther King – On His LegacyIf any of you are around when I have to meet my day, I don’t want a long funeral. And if you get somebody to deliver the eulogy, tell them not to talk too long. Every now and then I wonder what I want them to say…I’d like somebody to mention that day, that Martin Luther King, Jr., tried to give his life serving others. I’d like for somebody to say that day, that Martin Luther King, Jr., tried to love somebody. I want you to say that day, that I tried to be right on the war question. I want you to be able to say that day that I did try to feed the hungry. I want you to be able to say that day that I did try in my life to clothe those who were naked. I want you to say, on that day, that I did try, in my life, to visit those who were in prison. I want you to say that I tried to love and serve humanity.“ - The Drum Major Instinct” (1968).
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If a soldier forces you to carry his pack one kilometer, carry it two kilometers. MATTHEW 5:41
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We all fall into the trap of sorrow and many of us can become stuck in this feeling.
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The "Rich Young Ruler" was the big one that got away. He almost had everything he could have ever wanted, but he turned away.
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Almost... it can be a word that is laced with regret, coming so close and failing to reach what we desired.
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How much time do we spend worrying about the things that aren't a big deal?
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Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little. Luke 7:47
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Does life being good automatically mean that death is bad?
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There are many critics of Christianity, one of the best ways for us to love the critical is to avoid being hypocritical.
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Just like on the monkey bars, in order to move forward we must first let go.
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Many of us believe its important to forgive, but it's easier said than done.
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We face enough stress in life without putting more on ourselves.
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The greatest gift in human history was due to the greatest tragedy.
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We have all been given the gift of life and no one goes through life unscathed. But that doesn't mean those scratches have to scar us forever.
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The literal "Road to Damascus" experience. A man who hated Christians with every fiber of his being, who went on to write almost a third of the New Testament.
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When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark,
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone - You'll Never Walk Alone From Carousel
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We have a tendency to judge others by their actions but ourselves by our intentions. But what really matters?
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So many things in our world are mysterious to us, so where do we find the answers?
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We take our eyes for granted, relying on them every single day, and life can become hard when things get out of focus. This applys not just to our physical eyes but the way we see the world and our place in it.
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Whether we want it to or not, life will always change. When life is changing around us, being stuck can be extremely disheartening.
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It’s inevitable that you will experience some kind of problem or adversity. How do you endure adversity? Do you come out stronger?
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Prayer doesn’t always require lofty language in a sacred space. It can be richest when it’s simple and spontaneous, like my car—and why not?
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Jesus claimed to be the Son of God. Many believed Him; do you? The proof of His identity is that Jesus really can change lives.
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Prayer is a conversation with the supreme Creator of the universe. Explain to God how you are feeling, and invite God, through Jesus, into your life.
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Our success is found in the One who is with us in good and in bad times, Jesus Christ. He loves us much—and that love alone makes us winners!
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In the Bible, Mark 5:24–34 (NLT) tells the story of a woman who had “suffered a great deal” for 12 years because of a bleeding disorder. Seeing Jesus, she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.”
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I don’t have time for pain. Who does?
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As Christians we are called to love our neighbours. There are many practical ways we can do this. And we can pray for them, too!
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God tells us clearly to forgive: Christians are not to bear grudges against others; instead they are to forgive those who have wronged them.
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Instead of holding on to grudges and becoming bitter, frustrated individuals, God has called us to a higher standard—that of forgiveness.
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How do we change the flavor of our world?
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This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 (NLT)
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We need to feel other people's burdens and understand their context before we judge their situation.
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What is it that's keeping you afloat? It's what happens below the waterline that keeps us upright in a storm.
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What were we made for? What makes even the atheist cry out in times of trouble?
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We can't avoid people, so how do we deal with people that are harder to deal with?
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Jesus shows us that meek doesn't mean weak.
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Everyone I know is lonely
And God's so far away
And my heart belongs to no one
So now sometimes I pray
Take the space between us
Fill it up some way - From O My God by The Police
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I gave my friend my dream, but for the first time I felt like I was a champion - Esther Kim
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Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down. - Oprah Winfrey
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We know that life isn't going to be fair, no matter how much we want it to be.
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We need to acknowledge that there are obstacles, we may not have asked for it but they're there. So change your relationship to your problems.
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For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God ROMANS 3:23
But does that mean God doesn't care?
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What would you be willing to give up for your faith? Many of us shy away from sacrifice, instead choosing to be comfortable. But as followers of Christ we are called to life for something greater.
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God made a world where messes are possible, but that doesn't mean God makes the messes.
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When we hurt, its a truly personal thing. So many people turn away from God because they believe he is not there when they are hurting.
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How many times have you formed an opinion of someone before a word came out of their mouth? How do you feel about being judged by others?
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40% of our worries never come to anything, 30% concern things of the past, 12% are to do with our health, 10% are of small often insignificant things. On average only about 8% of our worries are of genuine concern.
Are you worrying about something that doesn't matter or that you can't change?
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God moves in spite of what people say. Do you listen when someone says something is impossible?
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Why can't we grow without pain? We don't like pain or suffering and often question why it happens to us.
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Life can change in the blink of an eye, turning upside down in seconds.
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I get knocked down
But I get up again
You're never gonna keep me down - Tubthumping by Chumbawamba
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Over 20% of people chronically avoid difficult tasks. Does that sound like you?
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No man is an island,
Entire of itself;
Every man is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main. - No Man Is An Island by John Don
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What does it mean to be significant? Is it about fame, status, wealth?
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A life is not significant, except for its impact on other people - Jackie Robinson
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Are you comfortable apologizing? We all make mistakes, nobody is perfect, but who actually likes to admit that?
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Failure can have consequences, but so can refusing to try.
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What is keeping you up at night? Perhaps stresses or worries are making it hard to rest.
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We want to know where to go, but we also want to decide what we want. Do you always remember that God's way is best?
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