Jonathan Meisner

Spirit of power and love

2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT)
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

New self

Ephesians 4:22-24 (NLT)
throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception.

Ephesians 4:26 (NLT)
And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry,

Seek feedback!

Proverbs 15:31-32 (NLT)
If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.

Seek advice and counsel

Proverbs 15:22 (NLT)
Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.

Power of words

Proverbs 18:21 (NLT)
The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.

Honesty. ALWAYS!

Proverbs 12:22 (NLT)
The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.

God the builder

Hebrews 3:4 (NLT)
For every house has a builder, but the one who built everything is God.

Our responsive task/call

2 Corinthians 5:18-19 (NLT)
And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him.

Renew you minds!

Romans 12:2 (NLT)
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

God will keep you from all evil

Psalm 91:9-11 (NLT)
If you make the LORD your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter,

Memory Verse 2

Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NLT)
“But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence.

Armor of God

Ephesians 6:13-17 (NLT)
Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.

Stay humble and patient

1 Peter 5:6 (NLT)
So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.

Care for those you have responsibility over

1 Peter 5:2 (NLT)
Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.

Guard your heart

Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)
Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.

The Greatest Commandment

Matthew 22:37-40 (NLT)
Jesus replied, “‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’

Don't Lose Your Soul

Matthew 16:26 (NLT)
And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?

Remember what God has done!

Isaiah 46:9 (NLT)
Remember the things I have done in the past. For I alone am God! I am God, and there is none like me.

Seek God FIRST in prayer

Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

God first

Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

Truett's Life Verse

Colossians 2:7 (NLT)
Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.

Be alert! Sin is always lurking

Genesis 4:7 (NLT)
You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.”

Seize the opportunities. Activate!

Ephesians 5:15-16 (NLT)
So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.

Repent to others

Matthew 5:23-24 (NLT)
“So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you,

Be Kingdom minded. The only long term investment

Colossians 3:1-2 (NLT)
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand.