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