I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Your ordinances before me. (Psalm 119:130) I wait [patiently] for the LORD, my soul [expectantly] waits, And in His word do I hope. (Psalm 130:5) The LORD is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him, To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word]. My soul waits for the Lord More than the watchmen for the morning; More than the watchmen for the morning. (Lamentation 3:25-26) It is good to give thanks to Yahweh And to si

All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” (Galatians 3:10) For all who have sinned without the Law will also perish without [regard to] the Law, and all who have sinned under the Law will be judged and condemned by the Law. For it is not those who merely hear the Law [as it is read aloud] who are just or righteous before God, but it is those who [actually]

Fight the good fight of the faith [in the conflict with evil]; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and [for which] you made the good confession [of faith] in the presence of many witnesses. (1 Timothy 6:12) I have fought the good and worthy and noble fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith [firmly guarding the gospel against error]. In the future there is reserved for me the [victor’s] crown of righteousness [for being right with God and doi

Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour. But resist him, be firm in your faith [against his attack—rooted, established, immovable], knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being experienced by your brothers and sisters throughout the world. [You do not suffer alone.] After you have suffered for a little while, th

Declaring the end and the result from the beginning, And from ancient times the things which have not [yet] been done, Saying, ‘My purpose will be established, And I will do all that pleases Me and fulfills My purpose. (Isaiah 46:10) And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. (Romans 8:28) Be assured th

The night [this present evil age] is almost gone and the day [of Christ’s return] is almost here. So let us fling away the works of darkness and put on the [full] armor of light. (Romans 13:12) But since we [believers] belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope and confident assurance of salvation. (1 Thessalonians 5:8) Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us ev

Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing--without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good. Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor; never lagging behind in diligence; aglow in the Spirit, enthusiastically serving the Lord. (Romans 12:9-11) Those who obey Christ's commandments live in God, and G

This is His commandment, that we believe [with personal faith and confident trust] in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and [that we unselfishly] love and seek the best for one another, just as He commanded us. (1 John 3:23) AND TO LOVE HIM WITH ALL THE HEART AND WITH ALL THE UNDERSTANDING AND WITH ALL THE STRENGTH, AND TO [unselfishly] LOVE ONE’S NEIGHBOR AS ONESELF, is much more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices. (Mark 12:33) Everyone who believes [with a deep, abidi

You shall walk after the LORD your God and you shall fear [and worship] Him [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect], and you shall keep His commandments and you shall listen to His voice, and you shall serve Him, and cling to Him. (Deuteronomy 13:4) But you are to cling to the LORD your God, just as you have done to this day. (Joshua 23:8) My soul [my life, my very self] clings to You; Your right hand upholds me. (Psalm 63:8) What does the LORD your God require from

Then he said to me, This [continuous supply of oil] is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel [prince of Judah], saying, ‘Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit [of whom the oil is a symbol],’ says the LORD of hosts. (Zechariah 4:6) May He grant you out of the riches of His glory, to be strengthened and spiritually energized with power through His Spirit in your inners self, [indwelling your innermost being and personality]. (Ephesians 3:16) Be guided just as it is suitabl

Let the weak say, ‘For I am strong.' (Joel 3:10) Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become tired or grow weary; There is no searching of His understanding. He gives strength to those who grow tired and increases the strength of those who are weak. He gives strength to the weary, And to him who has no might He increases power. (Isaiah 40:28-29) Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised, And His gr

O taste and see that the LORD [our God] is good; How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who takes refuge in Him. (Psalm 34:8) God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable], A very present and well-proved help. (Psalm 46:1) The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah ( Psalm 46:7) The Lord GOD is my strength [my source of courage, my invincible army]; He has made my feet [steady an

"My food," Jesus said to them, is to obey the will of the one who sent me and to finish the work he gave me to do.(John 4:34) Our Father, who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. (Matthew 6:9-11) It is written and forever remains written, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD THAT COMES OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.' (Matthew 4:4) How sweet are Your words to my taste

“No weapon, person, place or thing that is formed against you will succeed; And every tongue, person, place or thing that rises against you in judgment you will condemn. This [peace, righteousness, security, and triumph over opposition] is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And this is their vindication from Me,” says the LORD. (Isaiah 54:17) Those who abíde in Me, Live in Me and walk in Me. In My light, word and ways. What then shall we say to all these things? If God

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