Press On...

13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

~ Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)

Justified Through Faith

1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

~ Romans 5:1-5 (NIV)

Overcome Evil

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. ~ Romans 12:21 (NIV)

Every Good & Perfect Good

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. ~ James 1:17 (NIV)

God's Handiwork

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. ~ Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

His Grace Is Sufficient...

9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NIV)

Call on Him...

The Lord is near to all who call on Him,
    to all who call on Him in truth. ~Psalm 145:18 (NIV)

Devote Yourself to Prayer

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 
~ Colossians‬ ‭4:2‬

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. ~ Colossians 4:2 (NIV)

Remain in HIM

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing. ~ John‬ ‭15:5‬ ‭

Do Your Best...

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. ~ 2 timothy 2:15 (NIV)

Living as Those Made Alive in Christ

1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 

2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

~ Colossians 3:1-2 (NIV)

Great Love...

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. ~ 1 John 3:1 (NIV)

HIS Love...

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

Take Heart...

 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” ~ John 16:33 (NIV)

Don't Be Anxious

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ~ Philippians 4:6 (NIV)

His Way Is Perfect

“As for God, His way is perfect:
    The Lord’s word is flawless;
    He shields all who take refuge in Him.

~ 2 Samuel 22:31 (NIV)

Be Kind and Compassionate

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. 
~ Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) 

I Will Not Be Afraid

So we say with confidence,

“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.
    What can mere mortals do to me?”

~ Hebrews 13:6 (NIV)

Love One Another...

34 “A new command I give you: Love one another.As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” ~ John 13:34-35 (NIV)

Plans of the Lord

But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever,
    the purposes of his heart through all generations.

~ Psalm 33:11 (NIV)

Yesterday, Today, Forever...

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. ~ Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)

Be Prepared...

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, ~ 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)

Be Strong and Courageous!

“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left,that you may be successful wherever you go. ~ Joshua 1:7 (NIV)

Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper withersoever thou goest. (KJV)

Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go.
(NASB)

He Who Began a Good Work...

3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 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. ~ Philippians 1:3-6 (NIV)

He Will Make You Steadfast...

And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. ~ I Peter 5:10 (NIV)

Watch in Hope

But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord,
    I wait for God my Savior;
    my God will hear me.

~ Micah 7:7 (NIV)

Renewed...

9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. ~ Colossians 3:9-10 (NIV)

Living Hope...

3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

~ I Peter 1:3-5(NIV)

A New Thing...

See, I am doing a new thing!
    Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
    and streams in the wasteland.

~ Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)

Remain in HIM

 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing." ~ Jesus

John 15:5 (NIV)

Sing to the LORD

O sing to the Lord a new song,
For He has done wonderful things,
His right hand and His holy arm have gained the victory for Him. ~ Psalm 98:1 (NASB)

New Creation...

 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 
~ 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)