Fruit of the Spirit

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. ~ Galatians 5:22-23(NIV 1984)

Peace...

Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. ~ Romans 14:19 (NIV)

So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another. (NASB)

So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up. (NLT)

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. (KJV)

An Account...

So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. ~ Romans 14:12 (NIV)

Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God. (NLT)

He Is Lord

For the Scriptures say,

“‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord,
‘every knee will bend to me,
    and every tongue will declare allegiance to God.’”

~ Romans 14:11 (NLT)

It is written:

“‘As surely as I live,’says the Lord,
‘every knee will bow before me;
    every tongue will acknowledge God.’” (NIV)

 For it is written,

“As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me,
And every tongue shall give praise to God.” (NASB)

Directions...

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. ~ Psalm 32:8 (NIV 1984)

Think on This...

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 

~ Philippians 4:8 (NIV 1984)

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. (NASB)

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (NLT)

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. (KJV)

Inexpressible Joy...

You love Him even though you have never seen Him. Though you do not see Him now, you trust Him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. ~ 1 Peter 1:8 (NLT)

OBEY HIM

Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine,
~ Exodus 19:5 (NIV)

Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine; (NASB)

To Teach Us...

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. ~ Romans 15:4 (NIV)

Praise the Lord...

Sing the praises of the Lord, you His faithful people; praise His holy name. 

~ Psalm 30:4 (NIV)

Rejoice in HIM

But let all who take refuge in You be glad;
    let them ever sing for joy.
Spread Your protection over them,
    that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.
~ Psalm 5:11 (NIV)

God's Will...

For it is my Father’s will that all who see his Son and believe in him should have eternal life. I will raise them up at the last day.” ~ John 6:40 (NLT)

God's Will...

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will. ~ Romans 12:2 (NIV)

Walk in the Light

But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin. 
~ 1 John 1:7 (NIV)

Be Still...

 The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.
~ Exodus 14:14 (NIV)

The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent. (NASB)

The Lord Himself will fight for you. Just stay calm. (NLT)

The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. (KJV)

HIS Marvelous Deeds

As for me, I will always have hope;
    I will praise you more and more.

My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds,
    of Your saving acts all day long—
    though I know not how to relate them all.

I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim Your righteous deeds, Yours alone.
 Since my youth, God, You have taught me,
    and to this day I declare Your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray,
    do not forsake me, my God, till I declare Your power to the next generation, Your mighty acts to all who are to come.

~ Psalm 71:14-18

...to Save the World...

15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His immense patience as an example for those who would believe in Him and receive eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. ~ 1 Timothy 1:15-17 (NIV)

Continue in Him

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. ~ Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV)

Save the World...

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. ~ John 3:17

HE Loved the World

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. ~ John 3:16

Born Again...

Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” ~ John 3:3

Godly Sorry...

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. ~ 2 Corinthians 7:10 (NIV)

Seek HIM

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

Hear and Obey...

He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” ~ Luke 11:28 (NIV)

Trust in the LORD

But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
    whose confidence is in Him. ~ Jeremiah 17:7 (NIV)

Praise Our Savior...

Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior,
    who daily bears our burdens.
~ Psalm 68:19 (NIV)

His Unfailing Love

Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love,
    for I have put my trust in You.
Show me the way I should go,
    for to You I entrust my life.

~ Psalm 143:8 (NIV)


Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. (KJV)

Let me hear Yourlovingkindness in the morning;
For I trust in You;
Teach me the way in which I should walk;
For to You I lift up my soul. (NASB)

Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning,
    for I am trusting you.
Show me where to walk,
    for I give myself to you. (NLT)

My Strength and My Shield

The Lord is my strength and my shield;
    my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
    and with my song I praise Him.

~Psalm 28:7 (NIV)

Hope in HIS Unfailing Love

The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy. ~ Psalm 147:11 (KJV)

the Lord delights in those who fear Him,
    who put their hope in His unfailing love. (NIV)

The Lord favors those who fear Him,
Those who wait for His lovingkindness. (NASB)

No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear Him,
    those who put their hope in His unfailing love. (NLT)

Rest in Him

Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
    my hope comes from Him.
~ Psalm 62:5 (NIV)