I am Not Ashamed...

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. ~ Romans 1:16 (NIV)

62 The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. 63 “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ 64 So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples may come and steal the body and tell the people that he has been raised from the dead. This last deception will be worse than the first.”

65 “Take a guard,” Pilate answered. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.” 66 So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and posting the guard.

~ ~ Matthew 27:62-66 (NIV)

King of the Jews

There was a written notice above Him, which read: this is the king of the Jews. ~ Luke 23:38

The Son of God...

And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!” ~ Mark 15:39 (NIV)

Take This Cup...

“Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” 
~ Jesus (Mark 14:36)

Forgive Them...

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. ~ Luke 23:34 (NIV)

The Desire of Your Heart

May He give you the desire of your heart
    and make all your plans succeed. ~ Psalm 20:4 (NIV)

Trust in HIM

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 

~ Psalm 56:3

When I am Afraid...

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.

~ Psalm 56:3 (NASB)

Are You Wise?

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. ~ James 3:13 (NASB)

HIS Will...

Teach me to do Your will,
    for You are my God;
may Your good Spirit    lead me on level ground.

~ Psalm 143:10 (NIV)

He Is Forgiving & Good

You, Lord, are forgiving and good,
    abounding in love to all who call to You.

~ Psalm 86:5 (NIV)

Christ Died for Us...

But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ~ Romans 5:8 (NIV)

Hold Your Tongue...

Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues. ~ Proverbs 17:28 (NIV)

Use Words with Restraint

The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. ~ Proverbs 17:24 (NIV)

Drop the Matter...

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. ~ Proverbs 17:4 (NIV)

Praise His Name

Sing to the Lord, praise His name;
    proclaim His salvation day after day.

~ Psalm 96:2 (NIV)

Learn to Do Right

Learn to do right; seek justice.
    Defend the oppressed.
Take up the cause of the fatherless;
    plead the case of the widow.
~ Isaiah 1:17 (NIV)

He Is Faithful

For the word of the Lord is right and true;
    He is faithful in all He does.

~ Psalm 33:4 (NIV)

Foster Love

Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. ~ Proverbs 17:9 (NIV)

The LORD is Good...

Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him. ~ Psalm 34:8 (NIV)

Increase Our Faith

The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!”

~ Luke 17:5 (NIV)

HE Answered Me...

I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. ~ Psalm 34:4 (NIV)

Exalt HIS Name

Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt His name together.
~ Psalm 34:3 (NIV)

Glory in the LORD

I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
~ Psalm 34:2 (NIV)

Extol the LORD

I will extol the Lord at all times; HIS praise will always be on my lips.
~ Psalm 34:1 (NIV)

Rejoice in the LORD

Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous;
    sing, all you who are upright in heart!
~ Psalm 32:11 (NIV)

Give An Account...

So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.

~ Romans 14:12 (NIV) 

Hold Firmly...

Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless. 

~ Philippians 2:16 (NLT)

Be Very Careful...

So be very careful to love the Lord your God. 

~ Joshua 23:11 (NIV)

Do Not Worry...

So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. 

~ Matthew 6:34 (NASB)

On Earth...

Your kingdom come.
Your will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.

~ Matthew 6:10 (NASB)

This Do in Remembrance of Me...

And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it,and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”

~ Luke 22:19 (NIV)

Seek HIS Face...

Seek the Lord and His strength;
Seek His face continually.

~ 1 Chronicles 16:11 (NASB)

HOPE...

18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. ~ Ephesians 1:18-21 (NIV) 

Refuge in Him

The righteous will rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in Him; all the upright in heart will glory in Him! ~ Psalm 64:10