Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
Rick Costa The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life to turn [one] away from the grasp of death.
– Proberbs 14:27 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
The fear of the Lord will help keep you safe by preventing you from doing foolish things.
So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude He had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you have suffered physically for Christ, you have finished with sin.
– 1 Peter 4:1 (New Living Translation (©2007))
It’s much easier to fall into sin when everything is going right. It’s funny how suffering brings us back to our knees.
And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice–the kind He will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship Him.
– Romans 12:1 (New Living Translation (©2007))
If Jesus gave His body over to those who crucified Him can’t we freely offer our own bodies back to the One Who created them?
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
– Colossians 3:15 (New Living Translation (©2007))
Christians are to be at peace and have an attitude of gratitude.
I am coming soon! Hold on to what you have so that no one takes your crown.
– Revelation 3:11 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Your soul is the most important thing you have. Are you ready to see Jesus when He comes?
To fear the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, evil behavior, and twisted speech.
– Proverbs 8:13 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
We should hate what God hates and guard that we don’t fall into those very same things.
And now, Lord, what am I waiting for? My hope is in you!
– Psalm 39:7 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
When all you can do is wait then just trust in God.
“For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies,” declares the Lord GOD. “Therefore, repent and live.”
– Ezekiel 18:32 (New American Standard Bible (©1995))
It is not the desire of God for a single person to go to hell. Turn to Him today.
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
– Romans 8:1 (King James Bible)
Because of the Blood of Jesus, the enemy’s accusations against you become invalid.
The LORD does whatever He wants in heaven or on earth, on the seas or in all the depths of the oceans.
– Psalm 135:6 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
No one can stop God from what He wants to do.