Amanda Bowen

The Lord examines your heart

Proverbs 21:2 (NLT)
People may be right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their heart.

Restore me

Psalm 51:12 (NLT)
Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you.

Those who exalt themselves will be humbled; those who humble themselves will be exalted

Luke 18:14 (NLT)
I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

If you cling to your life you'll lose it; if you let go you'll save it

Luke 17:33 (NLT)
If you cling to your life, you will lose it, and if you let your life go, you will save it.

The Kingdom isn't visible

Luke 17:20-21 (NLT)
One day the Pharisees asked Jesus, “When will the Kingdom of God come?” Jesus replied, “The Kingdom of God can’t be detected by visible signs.

Luke 17:24 (NLT)
For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other, so it will be on the day when the Son of Man comes.

You must forgive others who repent

Luke 17:4 (NLT)
Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive.”

Nothing can separate us from God's love

Romans 8:38 (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.

Worry doesn't accomplish anything!

Luke 12:25-26 (NLT)
Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?

Don't worry about life; it's more than food/clothing

Luke 12:22-23 (NLT)
Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear.

Don't store up earthly riches, but have a relationship with God

Luke 12:21 (NLT)
“Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”

Blasphemy is unforgivable

Luke 12:10 (NLT)
Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

Acknowledge God in heaven/earth

Luke 12:8-9 (NLT)
“I tell you the truth, everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, the Son of Man will also acknowledge in the presence of God’s angels.

Fear God

Luke 12:5 (NLT)
But I’ll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill you and then throw you into hell. Yes, he’s the one to fear.

Don't hide your light, show it

Luke 11:33 (NLT)
“No one lights a lamp and then hides it or puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where its light can be seen by all who enter the house.

Luke 11:35 (NLT)
Make sure that the light you think you have is not actually darkness.

Blessed are the ones who put the Word into practice

Luke 11:23 (NLT)
“Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me.

Luke 11:28 (NLT)
Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”

Anyone who isn't for Jesus is against Him

Luke 11:23 (NLT)
“Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me.

Be strong; Your work is never useless

1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT)
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

Your children

Proverbs 22:6 (NLT)
Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.

Don't let sin/anger control you

Psalm 4:4 (NLT)
Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude

God's thoughts about me

Psalm 139:17 (NLT)
How precious are your thoughts about me, OGod. They cannot be numbered!

Be an example

1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT)
Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.

Work willingly

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

Discipline children

Proverbs 23:13 (NLT)
Don’t fail to discipline your children. They won’t die if you spank them.

God's love

1 John 4:16 (NLT)
We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.

Strong and courageous

Joshua 1:9 (NLT)
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”