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Your Favorite Scripture & How It Speaks to You

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Phillippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.". This verse means a lot to me personally because of what the Lord has helped me accomplish in my life. You see, I have Cerebral Palsy, and I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for Him.

Everywhere I sing or give a testimony, I try to tell people that God can use you no matter who you are or what your circumstances are.

Remember, God doesn't want your ability, He wants your availability.
 
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Love that quote! How true.

So glad you shared your testimony here. Glad God is using you and that you are availing yourself to him.
 
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Love that quote! How true.

So glad you shared your testimony here. Glad God is using you and that you are availing yourself to him.
Thank you. That means a lot.
 
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AMEN!!

 
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I have so many favorites but here is one

Jeremiah 31:3
The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.


It shows me how He loves to draw us close to Himself and just enjoys being with us. He always loved me and will forever
 
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AMEN! EVERLASTING! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on yet another promise with us!

~Shell
 
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I have a couple today...so bear with me as I share some posts with you!

2 Chronicles 20

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"O Lord, God of our ancestors, you alone are the God who is in heaven. You are ruler of all the kingdoms of the earth. You are powerful and mighty; no one can stand against you! O our God, did you not drive out those who lived in this land when your people Israel arrived? And did you not give this land forever to the descendants of your friend Abraham? Your people settled here and built this Temple to honor your name. They said, 'Whenever we are faced with any calamity such as war, plague, or famine, we can come to stand in your presence before this Temple where your name is honored. We can cry out to you to save us, and you will hear us and rescue us.' And now see what the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir are doing. You would not let our ancestors invade those nations when Israel left Egypt, so they went around them and did not destroy them. Now see how they reward us! For they have come to throw us out of your land, which you gave us as an inheritance. O our God, won't you stop them? We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help." (vv. 8 - 12)[/FONT][/FONT]
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This was the prayer of Jehoshaphat before recieving the following response from God:

"This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. Tomorrow, march out against them. You will find them coming up through the ascent of Ziz at the end of the valley that opens into the wilderness of Jeruel. But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the Lord is with you!” (vv.14 - 17)

God says to me, through this scripture, "STOP TRYING! Let me be God. If I created the world in 6 days, do you not think I can win this battle?! Stop trying to do what I want to do for you. Stop trying to help because you only make it worse when you try to put your mind into it. Be still. Praise me. Honor me. Give me glory. Stand in my presence. Watch me win this for you. Be still and know that I am God. I will not fail you."
 
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And another scripture that speaks to me is actually a compilation of scripture that a friend reminded me of this morning. I have this taped inside all of my Bibles (yes, I have more than one) so I can see it readily when I need a quick reference reminder of God's love for me. It is the scripture compilation we all know as "God's Love Letter." May it bless you as you read it for what I am sure is the zillionth time...but maybe one of you has never seen it and will be truly blessed for the first time. I am always blessed when I read it and pray it touches you as it touched me!

(from www.fathersloveletter.com)

Dear Child,

You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1

I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2

I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31

For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27

In me you live and move and have your being. Acts 17:28

For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28

I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5

I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12

You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16

I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26

You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14

I knit you together in your mother's womb. Psalm 139:13

And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:6

I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me. John 8:41-44

I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16

And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1

Simply because you are my child and I am your Father. 1 John 3:1

I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11

For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11

Because I love you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3

My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. Psalms 139:17-18

And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17

I will never stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40

For you are my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5

I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. Jeremiah 32:41

And I want to show you great and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3

If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29

Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4

For it is I who gave you those desires. Philippians 2:13

I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20

For I am your greatest encourager. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. Psalm 34:18

As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11

One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. Revelation 21:3-4

And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth. Revelation 21:3-4

I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. John 17:23

For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26

He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews 1:3

He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31

And to tell you that I am not counting your sins. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10

I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. Romans 8:31-32

If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me. 1 John 2:23

And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. Romans 8:38-39

Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen. Luke 15:7

I have always been Father, and will always be Father. Ephesians 3:14-15

My question is…Will you be my child? John 1:12-13

I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32

Love Your Dad,
Almighty God
 
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Amen! I have the same problem. It's a new exercise for me to put my full faith in God.

Thanks for sharing this. Very inspiring!
 
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This is a good one too. It's very touching. A good booster for encouragement.
 
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Romans 15 NASB
Self-denial on Behalf of Others
5 > Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement (patient endurance, or steadfastness, and encouragement Amp.) grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus,
6 > so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
7 > Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.

“Same mind” in verse 5 is the same Greek word in Phil. 2:2 rendered “same mind”. It is phroneo - to exercise the mind, to have a sentiment or opinion, to be mentally disposed, and to interest oneself in with concern or obedience.

Philippians 2 NASB
Be Like Christ
1 > Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
2 > make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
3 > Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;

What a picture we see here of how we are to regard others, even the weak. God is a God of patient endurance and encouragement, Rom. 15:5, therefore we have an endless source with Him living in us.

Notice, it takes patient endurance to bear with one another. There’s suffering involved in doing this, suffering in the flesh. But the rewards are unspeakable. The joy and deep satisfaction in patiently enduring, in holding back the cutting words, in taking the extra time to love when it is anything but convenient, is so far better than to go in our own way.

Let us accept one another, just as God has accepted us in Christ Jesus. (Rom. 15:7) How did He accept you? While you were still a mess. He accepts us even now, though we are not finished yet.

This is my desire, to be of the same mind according to Christ Jesus so that we may with one mind and one voice, with one heart, glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
 
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Wow! That's very inspiring. Years ago, a friend gave me a picture frame with a message that was cross-stitched in it. The message reads,

"David,
Trust me. I have everything under control.

Jesus"

p.s. My first name is David.
 
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Wow! That's very inspiring. Years ago, a friend gave me a picture frame with a message that was cross-stitched in it. The message reads,

"David,
Trust me. I have everything under control.

Jesus"

p.s. My first name is David.

Beautiful David.
 
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Amazing! I had your quote on my screen while talking to two customers and they noticed your post! They immediatedly requested for copies of it as they understood that what was contained is Truth.

May the blessings and the anointing of the Lord over shadow you and overtake you! God bless you christian73!
 
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Stpatterk, were you referring to this post by Enacielle777?
This is a wonderful post she shared with us.
 
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