Month: January 2023

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person as great power and produces wonderful results.” (James 5:16, NLT)

“If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living the truth. But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” (1 John 1:8-9, NLT)

“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.” (Palm 51:10, NLT)

“Throw off your old sinful nature and you former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God – truly righteous and holy.” (Ephesians 4:22-24, NLT)

“So fear the Lord and serve Him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols you ancestors worshipped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord alone. But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods you ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24: 14-15, NLT)

“No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8, NLT)

“[Jesus said], “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12, NLT)

“They cried out to You and were saved. They trusted in You and were never disgraced.” (Psalm 25:5, NLT)

“As the Scripture tells us, ‘Anyone who trusts in Him will never be disgraced.'” (Romans 10:11, NLT)

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.” (Proverbs 17:22, NLT)

“Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well.” (James 5:14-15, NLT)

The following article was given to me years ago by a dear friend.

“There is nothing like the written word of God.” 2 Timothy 3:16

You say, “It’s impossible”  
He says, “With Me all things are possible.” (Luke 18:27)

You say, “I’m exhausted.”                 
 He says, “Wait on Me. I’ll renew your strength.” (Isa.40:31)

You say, “I can’t go on.”                     |
He says, “My grace is sufficient for you.” (2 Cor. 12:9)

You say, “I don’t know what to do.”  
He says, “I’ll direct you. (Proverbs 3:5)

You say, “I can’t do it.”                       
He says, “You can do all things through Me.” (Phil 4:13)

You say, “It’s not worth it.”                
He says, “It will be – just keep going.” (Galatians 6:9)

You say, “I can’t forgive myself.”        
He says, “You can – because I have.” (Ephesians 4:32)

You say, “I can’t make ends meet.”    
He says, “I’ll supply all your needs.” (Philippians 4:19)

You say, “I can’t handle this.”             
He says, “Give it to Me, I’ll carry it for you.” (Psalm 52:22)

You say, “I don’t have enough faith.”
He says, I’ll give you faith.” (Romans 12:3)

You say, “I’m not smart enough.:”      
He says, “I’ll give you wisdom.” (1 Corinthians 1:30)

You say, “I’m all alone.”                      
He says, “I will never leave you or forsake you.” (Heb 13:5)

You say, “I’m afraid.”                          
He says, “I didn’t give you a spirit of fear, but of… power.
(2 Timothy 1:7)

“For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better. But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. I really don’t know which is better.” (Philippians 1:21-22, NLT)

“Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake, I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with him.” (Philippians 3:8-9, NLT)

“For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He give us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.” (Psalm84:11, NLT)

“God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.” (James 1:22, NLT)

“Uzziah sought God during the days of Zechariah, who taught him to fear God. And as long as the king sought guidance from the Lord, God gave him success.” (2 Chronicles 26:5, NLT)

“It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification come from God.” (2 Corinthians 3: 5, NLT)