Scripture to encourage/inspire

Psalm 138:3-NLT . . .
When I Pray, You answer me;
You encourage me by giving
me the strength I need.

HE gives me Strength when I Ask.

Psalm 119:25, 28-NLT . . .
I lie in the dust, Completely Discouraged;
Revive me by Your Word.
I Weep with Grief; Encourage me by Your Word.

Romans 15:4-NLT . . .
Such Things were Written in
the Scriptures long ago to Teach us.
They give us Hope and Encouragement
as we wait Patiently for GOD’s Promises.

“I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”- Revelation 21: 2-4

1 Corinthians 13:4-7-NLT . . .
Love is patient and kind.
Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude.
Love does not demand its own way.
Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record
of when it has been wronged.
It is never glad about injustice but
rejoices whenever the truth wins out.
Love never gives up, never loses faith,
is always hopeful, and
endures through every circumstance.


The gifts that come from love are many.
Here are a few:

(1) Forgiveness,
(2) Patience,
(3) Kindness,
(4) Love for Truth,
(5) Love for Justice,
(6) Love for the Best in a Person,
(7) Loyalty at any Cost,
(8) Belief in a Person no matter what.

Love does not allow for:
(1) jealousy,
(2) envy,
(3) pride,
(4) a haughty spirit,
(5) selfishness,
(6) rudeness,
(7) a demand for one’s own way,
(8) irritability,
(9) grudges.

Isaiah 55:10-11

The rain and snow come down from the heavens
and stay on the ground to water the earth
they cause the grain to grow,
producing seed for the farmer
and bread for the hungry.

It is the same with my word.
I send it out, and it always produces fruit.
It will accomplish all I want it to,
and it will prosper everywhere I send it.

1 Corinthians 12:4-7-NLT . . .
There are different kinds of Spiritual Gifts,
but it is the Same Holy Spirit who is the
Source of them all. . . . A Spiritual Gift
is given to each of us as a means of
helping the Entire Church.

2 Timothy 4:5-NLT . . .
Complete the Ministry GOD has Given you.

Romans 1:5-NLT . . .
Through Christ, GOD has given us the Privilege
and Authority to tell Gentiles everywhere what
GOD has done for them, so that they will Believe
and Obey Him, bringing Glory to His Name.

Romans 6:17-NLT . . .
Thank GOD! Once you were slaves of sin,
but now you have Obeyed with all your
Heart the New Teaching GOD has given you.

Putting our Trust in GOD for Salvation
through CHRIST is Equivalent to Obeying
His Message of Good News.

Exodus 31:13-NLT . . .
Tell the people of Israel to keep my Sabbath day, for the Sabbath
is a sign of the Covenant between Me and you Forever. It helps
you to remember that I am the LORD, who makes you Holy.

As we Keep the LORD’s Day,
we Remember GOD’s Presence.


Genesis 9:16-NLT . . .
When I see the Rainbow in the Clouds,
I will Remember the Eternal Covenant
Between GOD and every Living Creature on Earth.


When we See a Rainbow,
we Remember GOD’s Promises....

Proverbs 3:6-NLT . . .
Seek His Will in All You Do, and
HE will Direct your Paths.

You will find GOD if
you look for Him.

Jeremiah 29:13-NLT . . .
If you Look for Me in Earnest,
you will find Me when you Seek Me.

Lamentations 3:25-NLT . . .
The LORD is Wonderfully Good to Those
who Wait for Him and Seek Him.

1 Cor 16:13,14

Be alert. Continue strong in the faith. Have courage, and be strong. Do everything in love.

Phil 2:1-4 (NCV)

Does your life in Christ give you strength? Does his love comfort you? Do we share together in the spirit? Do you have mercy and kindness?

If so, make me very happy by having the same thoughts, sharing the same love, and having one mind and purpose.

When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride be your guide. Instead, be humble and give more honor to others than to yourselves.

Do not be interested only in your own life, but be interested in the lives of others.

Proverbs 11:17-NLT . . .
Your own Soul is Nourished
when you are Kind.

Matthew 10:42-NLT . . .
If you give even a cup of cold water
to one of the least of my followers,
you will surely be rewarded.


Giving Generously has
Many Rewards...

Joshua 1:8 (NCV)

Always remember what is written in the Book of the Teachings. Study it day and night to be sure to obey everything that is written there. If you do this, you will be wise and successful in everything.

Psalm 112:1-NLT . . .
Happy are those who Delight in
doing what HE Commands.

John 3:36-NLT . . .
All who Believe in GOD’s Son have Eternal Life.

Trusting GOD means depending on
Christ Alone for Salvation.

1 Peter 1:8-NLT . . .
Though you do not See Him,
you Trust Him; and
even now you are Happy.


Trusting GOD Produces Joy !!!

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NCV)

You know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize. So run to win. All those who compete in the games use self-control so they can win a crown. that crown is an earthly thing that lasts only a short time, but our crown will never be destroyed. So I do not run without a goal. I fight like a boxer who is hitting something - not just the air. I treat my body hard and make it my slave so that I myself will not be disqualified after I have preached to others.

Psalm 25:4-NLT . . .
Show me the Path where I should Walk,
O LORD; Point out the Right Road for me
to Follow.


Knowing the Scriptures and Gleaning their Wisdom
gives us more options in our Decision Making and
Provides us with the Discernment we need to
make Healthy Choices. A Right Decision is one
that is Consistent with the Principles of Truth
found in GOD’s Word.
If only one of the options would please GOD,
that is the right decision. If there are several
options that are Consistent with GOD’s Word,
then rather than the Decision itself, the Most
Important Thing may be the Process of
Trusting GOD to help you make the Most
of the Path you Choose !!!

Romans 8:28-NLT . . .
GOD causes Everything to Work Together for
the Good of those who Love Him and are Called by Him.


Even if we don’t always make the Best Decision,
GOD has the Power to make the Decision turn out
in our Best Interests.

1Co 10:4
and all drank the same spiritual drink, for they drank of a spiritual rock which followed [them]: (now the rock was the Christ

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Christ follows us in our walk, giving of the Spirit. He doesn't change.






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Luke 12:6-7 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

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No matter what has happened, we will never lose value in God's eyes. The worth of our lives does not come in who we are but by whose we are! Let's give our lives back to the Lord today, our disappointments, our suffering, our feelings of worthlessness. He is the God of healing. He has made us clean and worthy of our calling in Him!

Proverbs 19:22-NLT . . .
Loyalty makes a Person Attractive.
And it is Better to be Poor than Dishonest.

The more we Reflect GOD and Godliness,
the more we Radiate His Beauty.
What could be more Beautiful than a Perfect GOD?


1 Samuel 16:7-NLT . . .
People judge by outward appearance,
but the LORD looks at a person’s Thoughts and Intentions.

We train our eyes to look at someone’s Physical Appearance.
GOD sees through physical appearance into the Heart.
Society too often believes that an ugly face with a Beautiful
Heart is an unattractive person. To GOD, Real Beauty comes
from who we are, not what we look like.

Job 12:10 (NCV)

The life of every creature and the breath of all people are in God's hand.