“Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Tell Aaron and his sons to bless the people of Israel with this special blessing: ‘May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.'”(Numbers 6:22-26, NLT)
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Scripture on Hospitality
[Jesus said]”If anyone gives you even a cup of water because you belong to the Messiah, I tell you the truth, that person will surely be rewarded.” (Mark: 9:41, NLT)
“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.” (Romans 12:13, NLT)
Scripture on Perspective
“‘He [Jesus] replied, What is impossible for people is possible with God.'” (Luke 18:27, NLT)
“But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love Him. That is how we know we are living in Him.” (1 John 2:5, NLT)
Excerpts from Psalm 19
“The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul.
The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
The commandments of the Lord are clear, bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living.
Reverence for the Lord is pure, lasting forever.
The laws of the Lord are true; each one is fair.
They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold.
They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.
They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them.
How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults.
Keep your servant from these deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me.
Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin.
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing you you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19: 7-14, NLT)
Scripture on Righteousness
“I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I became righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with Himself depends on faith.” (Philippians 3:9, NLT)
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. (2 Timothy 3:16, NLT)
Scripture about Health
“Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things that He does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals my disease.” (Psalm 103:2-3, NLT)
“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” (1 Timothy 4:8, NLT)
Scripture on God’s Protection
“My God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my savior, the one who saves me from violence. (2 Samuel 22:3, NLT)
“He will cover you with His feathers. He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. (Psalm 91:4, NLT)
Trusting in the Lord, Excerpts from Proverbs Chapter 3
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.
Don’t be impressed with our own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you have healing for your body and strength for your bones.
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. Then He will fill your barns with grain and your vats will overflow with wine.
My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when He corrects you. For the Lord corrects those He loves, just a a father corrects a child in whom he delights.” (Proverbs 3:5-12, NLT)
Promote Right Teaching, Excerpts from Titus Chapter 2
“As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching. Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They. must have sound faith and filled with love and patience.”
Similarly, teach older women to live in a way that honors God. They. must not slander others or be heavy drinkers. Instead, they should teach others what is good. These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God.” (Titus 2:1-5, NLT)
Scripture on Matters of Your Heart
“And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.” (Deuteronomy 6:5, NLT)
“The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit,. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.” (Psalm 51:7, NLT)