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Continual Feast

Proverbs 15:15 (ESV)
All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.

My Purpose

Romans 8:29 (ESV)
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

Much Grace seasoned with salt

Colossians 4:6 (MSG)
Be gracious in your speech. The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not put them down, not cut them out.

temporary and eternal

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (MSG)
So we're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us. There's far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can't see now will last forever.

1 Corinthians 10:13

1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV)
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

1 Corinthians 9:27

1 Corinthians 9:27 (ESV)
But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.

Romans 11:15

Romans 11:15 (MSG)
If their falling out initiated this worldwide coming together, their recovery is going to set off something even better: mass homecoming! If the first thing the Jews did, even though it was wrong for them, turned out for your good, just think what's going to happen when they get it right!

God's call > Our works

Romans 9:11 (ESV)
though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad—in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of him who calls—

From scarlet to snow

Isaiah 1:18-20 (ESV)
"Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.

Refuge and strength

Psalm 46:2 (ESV)
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,

Strength

Psalm 18:30-32 (ESV)
This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.

Giving back to God

1 Chronicles 29:14 (MSG)
"But me—who am I, and who are these my people, that we should presume to be giving something to you? Everything comes from you; all we're doing is giving back what we've been given from your generous hand. As far as you're concerned, we're homeless, shiftless wanderers like our ancestors, our lives mere shadows, hardly anything to us. god, our God, all these materials—these piles of stuff for building a house of worship for you, honoring your Holy Name—it all came from you! It was all yours in the first place! I know, dear God, that you care nothing for the surface—you want us, our true selves—and so I have given from the heart, honestly and happily. And now see all these people doing the same, giving freely, willingly—what a joy! O god, God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep this generous spirit alive forever in these people always, keep their hearts set firmly in you. And give my son Solomon an uncluttered and focused heart so that he can obey what you command, live by your directions and counsel, and carry through with building The Temple for which I have provided."

Exodus 16:18

Exodus 16:18 (MSG)
but when they measured out what they had gathered, those who gathered more had no extra and those who gathered less weren't short-each person had gathered as much as was needed.

Genesis 50:20

Genesis 50:20 (MSG)
Don't you see, you planned evil against me but God used those same plans for my good, as you see all around you right now-life for many people.

Romans 14:22

Romans 14:22 (MSG)
Cultivate your own relationship with God, but don't impose it on others. You're fortunate if your behavior and your belief are coherent. But if you're not sure, if you notice that you are acting in ways inconsistent with what you believe—some days trying to impose your opinions on others, other days just trying to please them—then you know that you're out of line. If the way you live isn't consistent with what you believe, then it's wrong.

Romans 11:29

Romans 11:29 (MSG)
God's gifts and God's call are under full warranty-never canceled, never rescinded.

Romans 8:8

Romans 8:8 (NIV)
Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.

Romans 8:10

Romans 8:10 (NIV)
But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness.

Romans 8:10

Romans 8:10 (NIV)
But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness.

Romans 8:12

Romans 8:12 (NIV)
Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.

Romans 8:12

Romans 8:12 (NIV)
Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.