Be kind to one another, and merciful, generously forgiving one another, as also God in Christ has generously forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32. For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17. You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation.…

Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies. Psalm 103:1-4 NKJV.…

Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16. Reading in You Are The Beloved, by Henri Nouwen, this resonated so deeply with me: “Reflecting on my life, I saw how opaque it has been. I often did one thing while saying another,…

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. Matthew 5:14-15. The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be…

May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for…

I have called you friends. John 15:15. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10 NKJV. The mind of sinful man is death, but the…

You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm 18:28. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want . . . Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and…

When you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Matthew 6:6. The above verse was in My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers, and I loved this that…

I indeed baptize you with water . . . but He . . . will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Matthew 3:11. Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and…

Show me Your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths; guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. Psalm 25:4-5. He who believes in Me . . . out of his heart will flow rivers of living water. John 7:38.…