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God's plan

Proverbs 16:9 (ESV)
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.

Christ's death for sinners

Romans 5:6-11 (NLT)
When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.

Our gifts are from God

1 Chronicles 29:11-14 (NLT)
Yours, OLORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, OLORD, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things.

Storms of life

Romans 5:3-5 (NLT)
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.

Heart right with God

Romans 2:29 (NLT)
No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by God’s Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people.

Judgement

Ecclesiastes 3:17 (ESV)
I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time for every matter and for every work.

No excuse

Romans 1:20 (NLT)
For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.

A bruised reed

Matthew 12:20 (ESV)
a bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory;

God's love for us

Psalm 8:3-5 (NLT)
When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers— the moon and the stars you set in place—

God speaks through us

Matthew 10:20 (ESV)
For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Give freely

Matthew 10:8 (ESV)
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay.

New wine

Psalm 4:7 (NLT)
You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.

Our own opinions

Proverbs 18:2 (NLT)
Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.

The Lord is my protector

Psalm 3:3 (NLT)
But you, OLORD, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.

Psalm 3:5-6 (NLT)
I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me.

Knowing God

Matthew 7:21-23 (ESV)
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

False prophets

Matthew 7:15-16 (ESV)
"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

Matthew 7:18 (ESV)
A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit.

Take the narrow gate

Matthew 7:13-14 (ESV)
"Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.

Ask to receive

Matthew 7:7-8 (ESV)
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

Worry

Matthew 6:33-34 (ESV)
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Love your enemies

Matthew 5:44-48 (ESV)
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Prayer

Psalm 145:18 (NLT)
The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.

God loves all of us

Psalm 145:9 (NLT)
The LORD is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation.

God is compassionate

Psalm 145:8 (NLT)
The LORD is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.

Speak out for God

Acts 18:9-10 (NLT)
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, “Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent!

Poetry

Psalm 144:4 (NLT)
For they are like a breath of air; their days are like a passing shadow.