Daily verse and quote

When we confess our sins, God is faithful to forgive our sins. Out part is that to thank Him, and to do whatever it takes to stay free from all sinful acts in the future.

“So let us come boldly to the very throne of God

and stay there to receive his mercy

and to find grace to help us in our times of need.”

Hebrews 4:16

If you don’t get everything you want,

think of the things you don’t get that you don’t want.

Anon.

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I agree, when we think we have the right way to do things, but find out there is a better way... It's hard to admit that "yes, I'm wrong" But admitting our faults and failings is a MUST if we are to stay on the right course with God.

[Jesus said] “Accept my teachings and learn from me,

because I am gentle and humble in spirit,

and you will find rest for your lives.”

Matthew 11:29

“Happiness is Submission to God”

[Painted on side of building on Euclid Ave. near University of Arizona]

“Get away from me, all you who do evil,

because the LORD has heard my crying.

The LORD has heard my cry for help;

the LORD will answer my prayer.”

Psalm 6:8-9

Prayer does not fit us for the greater work;

prayer IS the greater work.

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“I tell you the truth,

whoever obeys my teaching will never die.“

John 8:51

The cost of obedience is nothing

compared to the cost of disobedience.

[Our Daily Bread]

“Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!

And with your wisdom, develop common sense and good judgment.”

Proverbs 4:7

Knowledge: Aware what is right (raw facts)

Wisdom: Doing what is right (applying the knowledge of what is right to a given situation)

Understanding: Comprehending why something is right (looking back after exercising wisdom).

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“Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!

And with your wisdom, develop common sense and good judgment.”

Proverbs 4:7

Knowledge: Aware what is right (raw facts)

Wisdom: Doing what is right (applying the knowledge of what is right to a given situation)

Understanding: Comprehending why something is right (looking back after exercising wisdom).

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“He will not always accuse us of wrong or be angry {with us} forever.

 He has not treated us as we deserve for our sins

or paid us back for our wrongs.”

Psalm 103:9-10

Our emotions should be like a smoke alarm –

calling our attention to the fact that we are off the right path –

and need to turn back to God.

[Scott Richards]

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Wasn't God simply testing Job to see if he would continue to hold fast to his faith in God?

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“I can do everything through Christ

who strengthens me.”

Philippians 4:13

Courage is very important.

Like a muscle, it’s strengthened by use.

Sometimes God places us in a position,

almost forcing us to use that muscle.

[Voice of the Martyrs ]

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The LORD says, “I will rescue those who love me.

I will protect those who trust in my name.

 When they call on me, I will answer;

I will be with them in trouble.

I will rescue and honor them.”

Psalm 91:14-15

Rejoice: as a child of God, nothing can happen to you

which God does not allow.

[On This Day]

If I still wanted to please people,

I would not be a servant of Christ.”

Galatians 1:10

Nothing is more important than my relationship with God.

After that, there is nothing more important than to

leverage off that divine relationship (through prayer) in behalf of others.

Anon.

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“Yes, I am sure that neither death, nor life,

nor angels, nor ruling spirits,

nothing now, nothing in the future, no powers,

 nothing above us, nothing below us,

nor anything else in the whole world

will ever be able to separate us from the love of God

that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 8:38-39

Two very important questions:

1. Do you know Jesus?

2. (More importantly) Does Jesus know you? 

 [Ross Hanna]

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“Yes, I am sure that neither death, nor life,

nor angels, nor ruling spirits,

nothing now, nothing in the future, no powers,

 nothing above us, nothing below us,

nor anything else in the whole world

will ever be able to separate us from the love of God

that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 8:38-39

Two very important questions:

1. Do you know Jesus?

2. (More importantly) Does Jesus know you? 

 [Ross Hanna]

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He (God) keeps you from all evil and preserves your life.

 He keeps his eye upon you as you come and go

and always guards you.”

Psalm 121:7-8

Christ is not security against storms,

but he is perfect security in storms. 

He does not promise an easy passage,

but he guarantees a safe landing.

[Mildred Stamm, Meditation Moments]

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“Come near to God, and God will come near to you.

You sinners, clean sin out of your lives.

You who are trying to follow God

and the world at the same time,

make your thinking pure.”

James 4:8

If Jesus broke into our world and became like us –

shouldn’t we draw closer to Jesus and become like Him?

Anon.

“Once again Jesus spoke to the people.

This time he said, "I am the light for the world!

Follow me, and you won't be walking in the dark.

You will have the light that gives life."

John 8:12

How to wait on God (The same as waiting for the dawn)

l. Wait in darkness

2. Watch as it comes slowly.

3. Watch for that which is sure to come.

4. Watch as it does come, it brings the light of day.

[The Perfect Will of God]

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“Everyone who has faith in the Son (Jesus) has eternal life.

But no one who rejects him will never share in that life,

and God will be angry with them forever.”

John 3:36

We are to:

•Commit (to Jesus)

•Believe (in Jesus)

•Confess (our sins)

•Demonstrate (our faith) by our actions with others

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“Christ means everything to me in this life,

and when I die I'll have even more.”

Philippians 1:21

General William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army,

was asked the secret of his amazing Christian life. 

Booth answered, "I told the Lord that he could have

all that there is of William Booth."

[Sermon Illustration]

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“For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat.

In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources

and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you.”

2 Corinthians 9:10

Three Levels of Giving

1. You have to (law)

2. You ought to (obligation)

3. You want to (grace)

[Waldo Weaning]

“You mortals, the LORD has told you what is good.

This is what the LORD requires from you:

to do what is right, to love mercy,

and to live humbly with your God.”

Micah 6:8

You did not do anything to achieve salvation,

but you must do something to exhibit it.

[Oswald Chambers]

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“So be strong and courageous!

Do not be afraid and do not panic before them.

For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you.

He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

Deuteronomy 31:6

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man,

but he is brave five minutes longer.

[Ralph Waldo Emerson]

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“So those who are believers in Christ Jesus

can no longer be condemned.”

Romans 8:1

Steps to salvation:

• believe that Jesus died for my sins

• believe that Jesus rose from the dead

• ask Jesus to come into my heart today

[Pastor Scott Richards]