TUESday, August 19, 2025
“Transformation often begins when we recognize our own limitations.”
Today’s daily devotional is based on the Bible account of the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar and his transformation from pride to humility. After having a dream interpreted by Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar's arrogance led to a divine punishment that drove him to live like a beast in the wilderness for seven years.
" And at the end of the days (seven years) I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation. "
Daniel 4:34
{ 'Jesus is my Savior ONLY when I make Him LORD of my daily life' }
'True Faith and Conversion are always evidenced by a changed Behavior of obedient faith and Good Works.' (Editor)
"Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him." Hebrews 10:38
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (NKJB) Hebrews 11:1
"But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Yeshua [Jesus], His [God's] Son, purifies us from all sin." (BFI) 1 John 1:7)
"But as many as received Him (Jesus), to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but (born) of God." (NKJB) John 1:12-13
"If you love me, keep my commandments." (KJV) John 14:15
- TUESDAY AUGUST 19, 2025 -
Scripture
" And at the end of the days (seven years) I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation. "
Daniel 4:34
- MEDITATION -
Have you ever experienced a situation that humbled you?
King Nebuchadnezzar's account is a powerful example of how God uses circumstances to transform our hearts and minds.
Nebuchadnezzar, the mighty and proud king of the Empire of Babylon, was warned through a dream interpreted by Daniel that his arrogance would lead to his downfall. Despite the warning, he continued to revel in his achievements, attributing his success to his own self-sufficiency and power. A year later, God's prophecy came to pass. Nebuchadnezzar was struck with madness and lived like a beast in the wilderness for seven years. During this period, he experienced a profound transformation.
How often do we attribute our successes solely to our efforts, forgetting God's hand in our lives? What does this story teach us about the dangers of pride?
This period of madness was not just a punishment but an opportunity for Nebuchadnezzar to gain a new perspective. Stripped of his royal dignity, he learned humility and the true source of his power. At the end of the seven years, his sanity was restored, and he acknowledged God's sovereignty with a humble heart. He declared, "His dominion is an eternal dominion; his kingdom endures from generation to generation."
This story challenges us to reflect on our own lives.
Are we relying on our strength, or do we recognize God's sovereignty in all things? How can we cultivate humility in our daily walk with God?
Nebuchadnezzar's transformation teaches us the importance of humility and the recognition of God's authority over our lives. It reminds us that true greatness comes from acknowledging our dependence on God. As we go about our daily lives, let us strive to maintain a humble heart and seek God's guidance in all we do.
What steps can you take today to acknowledge God's role in your life? How can you demonstrate humility in your actions and decisions?
What does saying “yes” to Jesus look like in your life today?
" Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God (God-breathe) and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."
" And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. " Romans 8:28
"God is a Spirit and those that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." John 4:24
"For godly sorrow worketh repentance unto salvation, a repentance which bringeth no regret: but the sorrow of the world worketh death."
"Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Thessalonians 5:23
"... Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts." Zechariah 4:6
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)
"Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation," 2 Corinthians 5:18
"Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." Colossians 3:2
"Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming." Colossians 3:5-6
REFLECTION
Consider how you respond to success and challenges. Do you see God's presence and purpose in both?
Commit to regularly thanking God for His blessings and seeking His wisdom in times of difficulty. By doing so, you honor God and develop a deeper understanding of His role in your life.
This week, practice humility by serving others and recognizing the contributions of those around you, giving credit where it is due.
" When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom." Proverbs 11:2
" Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. " Proverbs 16:18
" No temptation (trial, disability or testing) has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted (tested) beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. " (ESV)
" But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. " (KJV) 1 Corinthians 2:9
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As believers we must faithfully keep in prayer daily to maintain communion with our Heavenly Father, through Christ Jesus (the Son of His love).
"The bottom line is we need theology and experience—experience that is theological and theology that is experiential." Tim Keller.
... Addressing students at the Oxford Town Hall in England, Keller reflected on the model of prayer that Jesus provides in Gethsemane. We encounter a Savior who is brutally honest about His desire (“Let this cup pass from me”) and yet absolutely submissive to God’s plan (“nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will”; Matt. 26:39). Jesus neither represses His feelings nor is He ruled by them. What an example for us! “The basic purpose of prayer,” Keller observes, “is not to bend God’s will to mine but to mold my will into his.”13
This is why sound biblical interpretation and meditation are indispensable foundations for prayer. Keller commends two questions each time we open our Bibles:
-First, What did the original author intend to convey to his readers?
-Second, What role does the passage play in the whole Bible—that is, How does it contribute to the gospel message and move along the main narrative arc of Scripture, which culminates in Jesus Christ?
Keller warns us against meditation devoid of such questions, which may unintentionally amount to “listening to your own heart or to the spirit of your own culture”14, rather than to God’s authoritative voice (Scripture).
Again, this is why theology must inform and fuel experience. Just as you can’t grow relationally with a person unless you learn who he or she is, so you can’t deepen intimacy with God apart from studying and treasuring His Word. Prayer, then, is equal parts response and gift—a response to revelation from God’s word and a gift for those secure in his grace. And this approach to prayer, nourished by biblical meditation, is the pathway to enjoying God.
( Borrowed from an article by Matt Smethurst. )
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"Pray without ceasing." 1 Thessalonians 5:17
"Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." James 5:16
"And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand." Revelation 8:4
DAILY TEXT RELEVANT TO TODAY'S ACCOUNT
" And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, "
Daniel 4:34
PRAYER
Our Father Jehovah in heaven, our great God and LORD,
Oh Lord, my God, there is no other name above the Name of Jesus.
His name carries such weight that no other name can compare to it. Jesus Christ is Lord of all.
Father, as You elevate my life, increase also the humility in which I live by. Help me to continually understand that everything I have is a result of Your goodness and not of me being in control. Continue to put checkpoints in my life that will alert me when my heart is becoming prideful and conceited. Protect me from the madness that can occur when I think that the splendor and open doors around me came from my strength and by my wisdom alone.
May my life serve as a billboard that publicly displays and proclaims Your goodness and wisdom to everyone who sees me. I acknowledge today that it is You and You alone that brings fulfillment and success into my life. When I lose focus I will thank You in advance for realigning me like Nebuchadezzar in Daniel 4, so that I can see You with a clear and sober mind!
Today I thank You that the beast of pride and arrogance has been overcome by the precious power of Your Holy Spirit.
Preserve me from self-sufficiency and pride, increase my faith and use me in Your service, I pray Father,
I ask this with a grateful heart and thankfulness, In Jesus’ precious and holy Name,
Amen.
"Be careful, then, how you live, not as unwise people but as wise," Ephesians 5:15
" Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. " Philippians 4:6-7
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Jeremiah 29:11
"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." Colossians 3:2
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
" And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. " Ephesians 4:30
" For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. " Ephesians 2:10
"... saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: " Hebrews 8:10
"... saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; " Hebrews 10:16
"Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." Psalm 119:11
"It is of Jehovah’s loving-kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness. Jehovah is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him." Lamentations 3:22-24
"Whosoever [therefore] shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life [for the kingdom of God] shall preserve it." Luke 17:33
"Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father." Colossians 3:17
"For He (God) hath made Him (Jesus) to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." (KJV) 2 Corinthians 5:21
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."
You make me know the path of life;
in Your presence is unbounded joy,
in Your right hand eternal delight. " (CJV)
"If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen." 1 John 4:20
A Christian’s obedience to the Bible demonstrates one’s love for Christ and the genuineness of one’s salvation.
"I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word." Psalm 119:101
"And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased." (NASB) Hebrews 13:16
"Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear." Hebrews 12:28
"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked! A person reaps what he sows. Those who keep sowing in the field of their old nature, in order to meet its [fleshly] demands, will eventually reap ruin; but those who keep sowing in the field of the Spirit will reap from the Spirit everlasting life." (CJB)
"Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." James 4:7
"Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5
REMEMBER
Salvation: Did I just profess to be saved...or do I possess Salvation!
As true believers (Christians), on that day we were 'born again' 1 Peter 1:23 we received that same Holy Spirit, Jesus received from above at His baptism Matthew 3:16, which enables us to hear God's Word to live in harmony with our Heavenly Father, and do the works God has appointed for us to do Ephesians 2:10 in the Name of His Son, our Lord, Master and Saviour Jesus Christ.
The perfect unity of the Son with His Father is God's plan from creation for us as believers, to live humbly, truthfully, victoriously, in harmony and love with our Heavenly Father and with all mankind, as much as it is humanly possible. Romans 12:18
- "All who have trusted Christ and followed him in baptism are really, if mysteriously, united to him." - 'In Christ' (Philippians 1:1) means that we are united with him in both his death and his resurrected life. Consequently, we share the status that Christ Himself has. Because He was obedient to the point of death and subsequently exalted, we too share in His humiliation and exaltation; and we are set apart to God as His servants, just as Christ Himself is.
"For we are His (God's) workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."
"according to the eternal purpose which He (God) purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:"
The Apostle Paul reminds the church that they are saints, separated to God, because of their union with Christ.
Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
"For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you." Matthew 6:33
OBSERVATION
The Christian life is not about: self-sufficiency, human ambitions or temporal self-gratification and worldly victories, but about surrender and humble obedience, about faithfully living out God's purpose for us, about experiencing life more abundantly John 10:10 by following Jesus, as recorded for us, and revealed in the Scriptural Principles of God’s Word.
Godliness is about letting Jesus transform our minds, hearts and lives daily, not in rituals or in man's religious traditions, but for truth in Godly harmony and unity in our relationships. Hebrews 12:11
Godliness begins on a personal level. It’s shaped by our daily choices to obey and follow God in the trials and daily challenges, even in the quiet, everyday moments of our private thought life. When we choose holiness over self-gratification, and live with integrity and truth, we build the character God uses to transform us ("sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ:" Jude 1:1 ) to bring renewal, justice, harmony, and victory.
We must see that each thought and word, and each action we take, is part of our lifelong journey. By letting God's Holy Spirit shape our character, we learn to love others (like Jesus did), and we can spark change in our families, communities, and culture.
Let’s step forward in faith becoming vessels of God’s grace and mercy.
Through us, in loyal Godly friendships, revival and unity can begin—first personally, then all around us—in fulfilling God's purposes (Luke 2:14).
SCRIPTURE
"Trust in Adonai with all your heart; do not rely on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him; then he will level your paths. (CJB)
"For we are His [God's] workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."
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FAITH SPOTLIGHT
“You are a child of God! Many people, during times of adversity, feel worthless and weak. But you are not! You’re stronger than you think!
Phil. 4:13 says: I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me.”
No matter where life has brought you to in this moment - through the good and through the bad - Jesus has been with you, drawing you to Himself. He is the promised Immanuel. He is God with us. His Holy Spirit guides and leads us to walk in the way, the truth, and the life. John 14:6
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SCRIPTURE
"If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen." 1 John 4:20
"Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren."
1 John 3:16
"For whatsoever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith." - 1 John 5:4
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." (NKJB) 2 Corinthians 5:17
"Trust in God at all times, my people. Tell him all your troubles, for He is our refuge. " Psalm 62:8
"I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
"Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing." 1 Peter 3:8-9
REMINDER
Just before returning to heaven, Jesus commanded His disciples to be His witnesses and share the Good News with everyone everywhere by God's Spirit.
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8
"And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness." Acts 4:31
Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee:
He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6
“Do everything without complaining or arguing so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world.” (Philippians 2:14–15)
"Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father." Colossians 3:17
"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." (KJV) Romans 12:2
"Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession." Hebrews 4:14
"For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end;" Hebrews 3:14
"Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
" yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and we exist for Him, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we exist through Him." (LSB) 1 Corinthians 8:6
"Therefore I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me." Micah 7:7
"Whosoever [therefore] shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life [for the kingdom of God] shall preserve it." Luke 17:33
"Never be worried about anything. Instead, in every situation let your petitions be made known to God through prayers and requests, with thanksgiving. Then God’s peace, which goes far beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your hearts and minds in union with the Messiah [Christ] Jesus." (ISV)
"Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble." Psalm 119:165
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"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."
ALWAYS REMEMBER...You became a 'Christian' [a true believer] the day you were 'born from above'. As the Lord Jesus declared, His Words recorded for us in the Gospel of John:
Yeshua [Jesus] answered, “Yes, indeed, I tell you that unless a person is born from water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God." (CJB)
"What is born from the flesh is flesh, and what is born from the Spirit is spirit"
John 3:6 (CJB)
"Stop being amazed at my telling you that you must be born again from above!" (CJB) John 3:7
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead," 1 Peter 1:3
"for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God."
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"Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses." 1 Timothy 6:12
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight. In love He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with His pleasure and will — to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the One He loves. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace (undeserved kindness), that He lavished on us. Ephesians 1:3-8a
"Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:11
"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
"Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Thessalonians 5:23
"Turn to the Lord for help in everything you do, and you will be successful."
"Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow." James 1:17
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 6:33
"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. " James 4:7
"You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." Hebrews 10:36
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. ..."
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
“Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you." Matthew 6:33
Hebrews 1
God’s Supreme Revelation
"God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins ( once for all - Heb.7:27; 9:12; 10:10 ), sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, ... " (NKJV)
"Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked." - Ephesians 6:16
"For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in (His) power."
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” – Romans 8:28
"Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
For in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
And you are complete in Him, which is the head of all principality and power:
In whom also you are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:
Buried with Him in baptism, wherein also you are risen with Him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised Him from the dead."
- Colossians 2:8-12
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Keep in Step with the Spirit
"But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh."
"For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance — now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant."
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:1-4
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7
"Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen." - Jude 1:24-25
"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;"
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time.” – 1 Peter 5:6
John 4:24 reads:
"God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in Spirit and in truth."
Scriptures to consider ...
"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
2 Timothy 2:15
"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
Colossians 3:2
"Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God."
Colossians 3:16
“If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” - Matthew 16:24
"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him."
Hebrews 11:6
"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man."
Ecclesiastes 12:13
"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. "
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." - 2 Corinthians 5:17
"Now I say this, brothers, that flesh and blood can’t inherit God’s Kingdom; neither does the perishable inherit imperishable.”
1 Corinthians 15:50
"Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18
"Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21
Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23
ADDITIONAL SRCIPTURES - to grow and strengthen faith ...
"So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. "
Romans 10:17
"In His kindness God called you to share in His eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation.
1 Peter 5:10
"But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these shall be added unto you."
Matthew 6:33 KJV
"For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. "
Romans 8:5-6
"Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life."
Jude 1:21
“He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love.”
1 John 4:8
John 4:24 reads:
"God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in Spirit and in truth."
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Scriptures to empower us
"For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,"
Ephesians 5:8
"Being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ."
Philippians 1:6
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Could oppression, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?” Romans 8:35
“Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:39
"But he (Jesus) was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all.
He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not his mouth: He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so He opens not His mouth.
He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare His generation? for He was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was He stricken.
Isaiah 53:5-8
"Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
For in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
And you are complete in Him, which is the head of all principality and power:
In whom also you are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:
Buried with Him in baptism, wherein also you are risen with Him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised Him from the dead."
Colossians 2:8-12
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** Scriptures used are taken from a variety of Bible translations **
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