Erika

Stephen

Acts 7:55-56 (NKJV)
But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God,

1 Corinthians 10:11, 1 Corinthians 10:13

1 Corinthians 10:11 (MSG)
These are all warning markers—danger!—in our history books, written down so that we don't repeat their mistakes. Our positions in the story are parallel—they at the beginning, we at the end—and we are just as capable of messing it up as they were. Don't be so naive and self-confident. You're not exempt. You could fall flat on your face as easily as anyone else. Forget about self-confidence; it's useless. Cultivate God-confidence.

1 Corinthians 10:13 (MSG)
No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; he'll never let you be pushed past your limit; he'll always be there to help you come through it.

Psalm 95:1-3, Psalm 95:6

Psalm 95:1-3 (NKJV)
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord!

Psalm 95:6 (NKJV)
Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.

1 Corinthians 10:31

1 Corinthians 10:31 (NKJV)
Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31

1 Corinthians 10:31 (NKJV)
Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Isaiah 31:1

Isaiah 31:1 (NKJV)
Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, And rely on horses, Who trust in chariots because they are many, And in horsemen because they are very strong, But who do not look to the Holy One of Israel, Nor seek the Lord!

1 Thessalonians 2:12

1 Thessalonians 2:12 (NKJV)
that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

Isaiah 43:1

Isaiah 43:1 (NKJV)
But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.

Psalm 139:9

Psalm 139:9 (KJV)
If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;

Psalm 30:1

Psalm 30:1 (KJV)
I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.

Genesis 15:1

Genesis 15:1 (NIV)
After this, the word of the lord came to Abram in a vision: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward."

Exodus 33:17

Exodus 33:17 (NKJV)
So the Lord said to Moses, I will also do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name.

Exodus 33:15

Exodus 33:15 (NKJV)
Then he said to Him, If Your Presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here.

Exodus 33:14

Exodus 33:14 (NIV)
The lord replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."

Exodus 33:13

Exodus 33:13 (NIV)
If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people."

Job 19:25

Job 19:25 (NIV)
I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.

Job 13:15

Job 13:15 (NIV)
Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face.

Job 10:8

Job 10:8 (MSG)
"You made me like a handcrafted piece of pottery— and now are you going to smash me to pieces? Don't you remember how beautifully you worked my clay? Will you reduce me now to a mud pie? Oh, that marvel of conception as you stirred together semen and ovum— What a miracle of skin and bone, muscle and brain! You gave me life itself, and incredible love. You watched and guarded every breath I took.