artofserenity

Galatians 5:22

Galatians 5:22 (MSG)
But what happens when we live God's way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.

Romans 5:6

Romans 5:6 (KJV)
For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

Romans 5:4

Romans 5:4 (KJV)
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

Romans 5:3

Romans 5:3 (KJV)
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

Matthew 11:30

Matthew 11:30 (KJV)
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Matthew 11:29

Matthew 11:29 (KJV)
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Matthew 11:28

Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Psalm 51:11

Psalm 51:11 (KJV)
Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.

Psalm 51:10

Psalm 51:10 (KJV)
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

Psalm 51:12

Psalm 51:12 (KJV)
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

Galatians 2:20

Galatians 2:20 (MSG)
Christ's life showed me how, and enabled me to do it. I identified myself completely with him. Indeed, I have been crucified with Christ. My ego is no longer central. It is no longer important that I appear righteous before you or have your good opinion, and I am no longer driven to impress God. Christ lives in me. The life you see me living is not "mine," but it is lived by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Colossians 3:12

Colossians 3:12 (MSG)
So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It's your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.

Colossians 3:8

Colossians 3:8 (MSG)
But you know better now, so make sure it's all gone for good: bad temper, irritability, meanness, profanity, dirty talk.

Hebrews 10:25

Hebrews 10:25 (NKJV)
not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:24

Hebrews 10:24 (NKJV)
And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works,

Hebrews 10:23

Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV)
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

James 2:26

James 2:26 (NKJV)
For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

Ephesians 4:5

Ephesians 4:5 (KJV)
One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

Psalm 27:14

Psalm 27:14 (NKJV)
Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!

John 15:7

John 15:7 (MSG)
But if you make yourselves at home with me and my words are at home in you, you can be sure that whatever you ask will be listened to and acted upon.

1 Peter 4:8

1 Peter 4:8 (MSG)
Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything.

Matthew 18:20

Matthew 18:20 (MSG)
And when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I'll be there."

Matthew 18:19

Matthew 18:19 (MSG)
When two of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action.

Matthew 18:17

Matthew 18:17 (MSG)
If he still won't listen, tell the church. If he won't listen to the church, you'll have to start over from scratch, confront him with the need for repentance, and offer again God's forgiving love.

Matthew 18:16

Matthew 18:16 (MSG)
If he won't listen, take one or two others along so that the presence of witnesses will keep things honest, and try again.