Dave Sears

Do everything with love

1 Corinthians 16:14 (NLT)
And do everything with love.

Our help comes from the Lord

Psalm 124:8 (NLT)
Our help is from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.

I will sing of your love each morning

Psalm 59:16 (NLT)
But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress.

Don't get involved with arguments

2 Timothy 2:23-26 (NLT)
Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights.

Don't worry about the wicked

Psalm 37:1 (NLT)
Don’t worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong.

Hate what is wrong

Romans 12:9 (NLT)
Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.

Be debt free

Romans 13:8 (NLT)
Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law.

Know the state of your flock

Proverbs 27:23-24 (NLT)
Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds,

Our Hope is in Christ

Romans 5:2-4 (NLT)
Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.

Work hard at everything you do

Colossians 3:23 (NLT)
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Live in Harmony with those who don't like you

Romans 12:16-20 (NLT)
Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!

If you gain the world, but lose your soul

Mark 8:36 (NLT)
And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?

Don't belittle your neighbor

Proverbs 11:12 (NLT)
It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet.

Be at Rest

Psalm 116:7-9 (NLT)
Let my soul be at rest again, for the LORD has been good to me.

Gods strength in our weakness

2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)
Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.

The Holy Spirit prays for us

Romans 8:26-27 (NLT)
And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.

Control of your mind

Romans 8:6 (NLT)
So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.

No condemnation

Romans 8:1 (NIV84)
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,

God does not give us what we deserve

Psalm 103:10-12 (NLT)
He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.

God always loves us

Isaiah 54:10 (NLT)
For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,” says the LORD, who has mercy on you.

The Christian Life

Philippians 1:9-11 (NLT)
I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding.

Nothing can separate us from Gods love

Romans 8:38-39 (NLT)
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.

Spiritual gifts

1 Peter 4:10 (NLT)
God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.

Don't be afraid

Psalm 23:4 (NLT)
Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

When others slander me

Psalm 56:3-5 (NLT)
But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.