Clap your hands, all you people. Shout to God with a loud, joyful song.
– Psalm 47:1 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
God’s appreciates loud praise! Don’t be ashamed to tell how awesome He is!

Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the foundations of past generations. You will be called the Rebuilder of Broken Walls and the Restorer of Streets Where People Live.
– Isaiah 58:12 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
God is all about building things up, not tearing them down. Don’t tear people down with your words!

Now, suppose a person has enough to live on and notices another believer in need. How can God’s love be in that person if he doesn’t bother to help the other believer?
– 1 John 3:17 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
If you are blessed, God expects you to also help your brothers and sisters who are suffering. Besides, one day it may be YOU who need help.

Then the servant fell at his master’s feet and said, ‘Be patient with me, and I will repay everything!’ The master felt sorry for his servant, freed him, and canceled his debt.
– Matthew 18:26-27 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
If a sinful man can have such mercy on someone, just imagine how great God’s compassion is toward those He died for.

O LORD, who would be able to stand if you kept a record of sins? But with you there is forgiveness so that you can be feared.
-Psalm 130:3-4 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Aren’t you glad the Blood of Jesus wipes away every sin you could ever commit? We can stand before him forgiven!
