...the path of life...

You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

~ Psalm 16:11

Against all hope...

Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be." Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah's womb was also dead. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. This is why "it was credited to him as righteousness." The words "it was credited to him" were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.

~ Romans 4:18-25

No Eye Hath Seen...

However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.

~ 1 Corinthians 2:9

Everything Beautiful

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.

~ Ecclesiastes 3:11

In Him we have...

“In Him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace”

~ Ephesians 1:7

Seated with Him

And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,

~ Ephesians 2:6

Shining as Stars

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.

~ Philippians 2:12-13

He Answers

When I called, you answered me; You made me bold and stouthearted.

He Will Finish

...being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Believe and Suffer

“For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on Him, but also to suffer for Him,”

~ Philippians 1:29

In distress...

In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.

~ Psalm 18:6

A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah

O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.

~ Psalm 63:1-5

Healed

And wherever He went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged Him to let them touch even the edge of His cloak, and all who touched Him were healed.

~ Mark 6:56

Instructions on Worship

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time. And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles.

1 Timothy 2:1-7

Because HE lives...

I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.

~ John 14:18-20

Angry?

But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca,' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.

~ Matthew 5:22

Hold Your Tongue

Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

~ James 3:5-6

Number Your Days

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Relent, O LORD! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants. Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.

~ Psalm 90:12-14

Why are you downcast?

Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember you from the land of the Jordan, the heights of Hermon—from Mount Mizar. Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me. By day the LORD directs his love, at night his song is with me—a prayer to the God of my life.

~ Psalm 42:5-8

Advice

Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.

Proverbs 19:20-21

My Hiding Place

You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

~ Psalm 32:7

The Death of Jesus

Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty."

~ John 19:28

Favor from the LORD

A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a crafty man.

~ Proverbs 12:2

Love Discipline and Knowledge

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

~ Proverbs 12:1

Fruit of the Righteous

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!

~ Proverbs 11:30-31

Make Your Way Blameless

The LORD detests men of perverse heart but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.

~ Proverbs 11:20

Be Kind

A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth. A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.

Proverbs 11:16-17

Many Advisers

For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.

~ Proverbs 11:14

Keep Secrets

A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.

~ Proverbs 11:13

Hold Your Tongue - part 2

A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.
~ Proverbs 11:12

Pride Vs. Humility

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

~ Proverbs 11:2

Delight in Wisdom

A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.

~ Proverbs 10:23

Love Covers

Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.

~ Proverbs 10:12