You shall be holy to me, for I the Lord am holy and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be mine. Leviticus 20:26 From the beginning of time, God has been in the business of separating things. In Genesis 1:3-10 we see God separating all kinds of things. He began by separating […]
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 This short and sweet Bible verse is a wonderful reminder of who God is. We can depend on him as our fortress and protector against evil. His presence is enough to sustain us and guide us through hardship. Through this statement, […]
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. Psalm 28:7 This passage tells us that God is the ultimate source of our power and protection. Through this promise, we can rejoice and sing praises […]
I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spain, and to be helped on my journey there by you, once I have enjoyed your company for a while. At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints. Romans 15:24-25 Paul is writing a letter to the saints living […]
For the sake of Christ, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 Many people want control over their lives. We want control over finances, relationships, and security. We want everything to go our way with no missteps or mistrials. We […]
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 Selflessness is one of the strong foundations of a Christian life. Jesus tells us to love our neighbor as ourselves. He wants us to take care of others and look out for one another’s well-being. […]
But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27 In the realm of sports, athletes must undoubtedly endure extreme measures of discipline to achieve success. Enduring physical pain, mental stress, and social pressure are all experienced by professional athletes in every […]
For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Fear not, I am the one who helps you.’ Isaiah 41:13 When a loved one holds your hand, there is a special sense of security that comes with it. As a child, your parents would hold your hand […]
For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:18 God loves us so much that he sent his one and only son to die on the cross in our place so we may live in absolute freedom. Because He loves us, He paid the […]
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 Paul’s prayer for the Christian church in Rome is an encouraging statement about the power of God and how it can impact a Christian emotionally […]
