My prayer is not for them alone

“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— 23 I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” - JOHN 17:20-23

The Bible says we will be happy when we decide to trust God

The Bible says we will be happy when we decide to trust God. What do you believe brings happiness? What does your level of happiness reflect about how much you trust God? - 1 Chronicles 16:10

God wants us to know that each of us is special to him. We do not have to earn it, because God’s love is unconditional.

God wants us to know that each of us is special to him. We do not have to earn it, because God’s love is unconditional. What good works has God put on your heart to do? Think how you can do good for someone who really needs the encouragement. - Ephesians 2:10

We need to trust God, but also take action to do good.

We need to trust God, but also take action to do good. What is one way that you can do good for someone today? - Psalm 37:3

But those who turn to idols will have much pain. I will not offer blood to those idols or even speak their names.

But those who turn to idols will have much pain. I will not offer blood to those idols or even speak their names. 5 No, the Lord is all I need. He takes care of me. - PSALM 16:4-5

Go now, and say this loud enough for all Jerusalem to hear.

Go now, and say this loud enough for all Jerusalem to hear. Tell them that the Eternal speaks these words: “I still remember the way you clung to Me in your youth, in the early days of our union. Like a young bride, you loved the vows you made. As I led you from slavery in Egypt to your freedom in Canaan, you drew close to Me. Even in the barren wilderness along the way, I filled your every need.

Eternal One: What happened between us? What could I have done to your ancestors that was so wrong, so unfair? Why would they pull away from Me to pursue the empty worship of idols that has left them just as empty? - JEREMIAH 2:2, 5

God wants us to live our lives with self-control. What areas of your life are difficult to exercise self-control?

God wants us to live our lives with self-control. What areas of your life are difficult to exercise self-control? For many of us, it could be purchasing, eating, discipline or something else. Find what it is for you and choose to pray and ask for help from friends that have a strength in your area of weakness.  - Proverbs 25:28

By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong.

By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. 

It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely 

healed him, as you can all see. - Acts 3: 16

When the young women were brought together again, Esther’s cousin Mordecai had become a palace official.

When the young women were brought together again, Esther’s cousin Mordecai had become a palace official.
                                                                       - ESTHER 2:19 -

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person.

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! - 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17

The same One who has put seed into the hands of the sower and brought bread to fill our stomachs

The same One who has put seed into the hands of the sower and brought bread to fill our stomachs will provide and multiply the resources you invest and produce an abundant harvest from your righteous actions. - 2 CORINTHIANS 9:10 

Here’s what you say to those wealthy in regard to this age

Here’s what you say to those wealthy in regard to this age: “Don’t become high and mighty or place all your hope on a gamble for riches; instead, fix your hope on God, the One who richly provides everything for our enjoyment.” - 1 TIMOTHY 6:17

But I will say this to encourage your generosity: the one who plants little harvests little, and the one who plants plenty harvests plenty.

“But I will say this to encourage your generosity: the one who plants little harvests little, and the one who plants plenty harvests plenty.  Giving grows out of the heart—otherwise, you’ve reluctantly grumbled “yes” because you felt you had to or because you couldn’t say “no,” but this isn’t the way God wants it. For we know that “God loves a cheerful giver.” - 2 CORINTHIANS 9: 6-7 

clean up their lives and purify themselves from dishonorable teachings

So tell them, if they will clean up their lives and purify themselves from dishonorable teachings that lead people astray, then they can become honorable vessels, consecrated and useful to the Master, made ready for every good work He has in store. - 2 TIMOTHY 2:21

Attention, all! See the marvels of God! He plants flowers and trees all over the earth, Bans war from pole to pole, breaks all the weapons across his knee.

Attention, all! See the marvels of God! He plants flowers and trees all over the earth, Bans war from pole to pole, breaks all the weapons across his knee. "Step out of the traffic! Take a long, loving look at me, your High God, above politics, above everything.” - PSALM 46:8-10 

But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God,[a] just like your faithful service is an offering to God.

But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God,[a] just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you to share that joy. - PHILIPPIANS 2:17 

He had to become as human as His sisters and brothers so that when the time came

He had to become as human as His sisters and brothers so that when the time came, He could become a merciful and faithful high priest of God, called to reconcile a sinful people. - HEBREWS 2:17

But you must stay deeply rooted and firm in your faith.

But you must stay deeply rooted and firm in your faith. You must not give up the hope you received when you heard the good news. It was preached to everyone on earth, and I myself have become a servant of this message. - COLOSSIANS 1:23

The revelation of God is whole and pulls our lives together

The revelation of God is whole and pulls our lives together. The signposts of God are clear and point out the right road. The life-maps of God are right, showing the way to joy. The directions of God are plain and easy on the eyes. God’s reputation is twenty-four-carat gold, with a lifetime guarantee. The decisions of God are accurate down to the nth degree. - PSALM 19:7-9 MSG

Our hearts ache, but we always have joy.

Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything. - 2 CORINTHIANS 6:10

Heed counsel, act on instruction, and you will become wise later in life.

                   Heed counsel, act on instruction, and you will become wise later in life. - PROVERBS 19:20

God can do anything, you know far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams!

God can do anything, you know far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us. 

                                                                           -  EPHESIANS 3:20-21 -

God can do anything, you know far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams!

God can do anything, you know far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us. - EPHESIANS 3:20-21

Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young.

Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your  purity. - 1 TIMOTHY 4:12

This is my life work: helping people understand and respond to this Message.

This is my life work: helping people understand and respond to this Message. It came as a sheer gift to me, a real surprise, God handling all the details. When it came to presenting the Message to people who had no background in God’s way, I was the least qualified of any of the available Christians. God saw too it that I was equipped, but you can be sure that it had nothing to do with my natural abilities. - EPHESIANS 3:7-8

Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand

Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory. ROMANS 5:2 

One who walks with the wise becomes wise

One who walks with the wise becomes wise, but whoever keeps company with fools only hurts himself. -          PROVERBS 13:20

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place.

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? - Psalm 8:3-4

He said,That you love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer

He said,That you love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and muscle and intelligence and that you love your neighbor as well as you do yourself. - LUKE 10:27

For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.

For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do. - HEBREWS 6:10

In fact, here is what it means to love God

In fact, here is what it means to love God. We love him by obeying his commands. And his commands are not hard to obey. - 1 JOHN 5:3

You will do well to pay close attention to everything they have written, for, like lights shining into dark corners,

You will do well to pay close attention to everything they have written, for, like lights shining into dark corners, their words help us to understand many things that otherwise would be dark and difficult. - 2 PETER 1:19

She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her

The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it, too. At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves. When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man[a] and his wife heard the Lord God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the Lord God among the trees. - GENESIS 3:6-8

God delivered him from the old life of sin so that now he can live a strong, good life for the Lord.

But anyone who fails to go after these additions to faith is blind indeed, or at least very shortsighted and has forgotten that God delivered him from the old life of sin so that now he can live a strong, good life for the Lord. 

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So keep on believing what you have been taught from the beginning.

So keep on believing what you have been taught from the beginning. If you do, you will always be in close fellowship with both God the Father and his Son. - 1 JOHN 2:24

Flattery can seem harmless and enjoyable in the moment, but it can be what hides anger, selfish ambition, and many other harmful sins.

Flattery can seem harmless and enjoyable in the moment, but it can be what hides anger, selfish ambition, and many other harmful sins. Are you surrounding yourself with friends that tell truth or flatter you? How do you respond when someone tells you the truth? - PROVERBS 29:5

how can we be sure that we belong to him?

And how can we be sure that we belong to him? By looking within ourselves: are we really trying to do what he wants us to? Someone may say, I am a Christian; I am on my way to heaven; I belong to Christ.But if he doesn’t do what Christ tells him to, he is a liar.But those who do what Christ tells them to will learn to love God more and more. That is the way to know whether or not you are a Christian. - 1 JOHN 2:3-5

The tests in our life help us to see where our faith is at

The tests in our life help us to see where our faith is at. What are you seeing about where your faith is at and where it needs to grow?  - 1 Peter 1:7

You have made yourselves pure by obeying the truth

You have made yourselves pure by obeying the truth. So you have an honest and true love for each other. So love one another deeply, from your hearts. - 1 Peter 1:22

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? - Psalm 8:3-4

Through faith you are kept safe by God’s power.

Through faith you are kept safe by God’s power. Your salvation is going to be completed. It is ready to be shown to you in the last days. Because you know all this, you have great joy. You have joy even though you may have had to suffer for a little while. - 1 Peter 1:5-6

Give praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Give praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In his great mercy he has given us a new birth and a living hope. - 1 Peter 1:3

How much do you use the Bible throughout the day?

How much do you use the Bible throughout the day? One of our keys to success is staying focused on the Bible in every situation. - Joshua 1:8

God says that he wants to make us his treasured people

God says that he wants to make us his treasured people. What do you do treasure in your life? Do you believe that God can feel the same way about you? - Exodus 19:5 

For when he recognizes and follows me, he finds a peaceful and satisfying life and receives favor from the Eternal.

For when he recognizes and follows me, he finds a peaceful and satisfying life and receives favor from the Eternal. - PROVERBS 8:35

Good words satisfy like a fine meal.

                               Good words satisfy like a fine meal; yes, good conversations are sure to satisfy.
                                                                                                                                - PROVERBS 18:20

Think very carefully about your choices. You have planted a large crop, but your harvest is small.

Think very carefully about your choices. You have planted a large crop, but your harvest is small. You have food to eat, but it is never enough to satisfy. You have something to drink, but you are never filled. You have clothes to wear, but they are not enough to keep you warm. You earn a salary, but the money runs out quickly, as if there are holes in your pocket.Think very carefully about your choices. - HAGGAI 1:5-7

It takes spiritual preparation to go into the day. Preparing your mind for action is setting our hope on God.

It takes spiritual preparation to go into the day. Preparing your mind for action is setting our hope on God.What are some of the challenges that you face day to day? What do you need to do in the morning in order to be prepared spiritually? - 1 PETER 1:13-15

God is incredible and all powerful yet he still wants a relationship with us.

God is incredible and all powerful yet he still wants a relationship with us. Do you believe that God can really do anything in your life? What stops you from believing? Pray about it with God and make it your goal to erase all of your doubts.- Psalm 8:3-4

God is incredible and all powerful yet he still wants a relationship with us.

God is incredible and all powerful yet he still wants a relationship with us. Do you believe that God can really do anything in your life? What stops you from believing? Pray about it with God and make it your goal to erase all of your doubts. - Psalm 8:3-4