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“A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.”Proverbs 15:4 (NKJV)
“And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life.”
Salvation“He gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead... and raised us from the dead along with Christ.”Ephesians 2:5–6 (NLT)
Prayer“If the clouds are full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth.”Ecclesiastes 11:3 (NKJV)
Trust“It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority.”Acts 1:7 (NKJV)
Hope“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”Romans 8:18 (KJV)
Love“Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.”1 John 3:18 (NLT)
Wisdom“My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings.”Proverbs 4:20
Spiritual Growth“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”2 Corinthians 3:18 (NKJV)
Spiritual Growth“Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation.”1 Peter 2:2 (NLT)
Spiritual Growth“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.”Romans 12:2
Spiritual Growth“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”Colossians 2:7 (NLT)
“You already know these things, dear friends. So be on guard; then you will not be carried away by the errors of these wicked people and lose your own secure footing.”2 Peter 3:17 (NLT)
“For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”2 Peter 1:8 (NKJV)
Faith“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”Colossians 3:13 (KJV)
Forgiveness“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”Psalm 103:2 (KJV)
Discipline“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.”1 Corinthians 9:24 (KJV)
Love“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)
Faith“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”Psalm 147:3 (KJV)
Love“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up.”1 Corinthians 13:4 (KJV)
Faith“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”Romans 15:13 (KJV)
Guidance“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”James 1:5 (KJV)
Peace“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”Philippians 4:6 (KJV)
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)
Faith“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light.”1 Peter 2:9 (NKJV)
“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 (NKJV)
“Very early on Sunday morning, just at sunrise, they went to the tomb. On the way they were asking each other, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” But as they arrived, they looked up and saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled aside.”Mark 16:2-4 (NKJV)
“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.”Isaiah 55:11 (NKJV)
“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.”Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV)
““Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.””Luke 22:42 (NKJV)
“When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.””Luke 5:4 (NKJV)
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”2 Timothy 4:7 (NKJV)
“I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.”Ephesians 4:1 (NKJV)
“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.”Lamentations 3:25 (NKJV)
“There is one who scatters, yet increases more; And there is one who withholds more than is right, But it leads to poverty.”Proverbs 11:24 (NKJV)
“If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten?”Hebrews 12:7 (NKJV)
“In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”Colossians 2:3 (NKJV)
“Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises.”James 5:13 (NLT)
“But when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.”Matthew 6:3-4 (NLT)
“But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.”Daniel 3:18 (NKJV)
“My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.”1 John 3:18 (NKJV)
“So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”James 1:19-20 (NKJV)
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV)
“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”Galatians 6:9 (NKJV)
“He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.”Luke 16:10 (NKJV)
“While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.”2 Corinthians 4:18 (NKJV)
““Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!””Psalm 133:1 (NKJV)
“Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.”Romans 12:18 (NKJV)
“God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?”Numbers 23:19 (NKJV)
“In times of trouble, may the Lord answer your cry. May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm. May he send you help from his sanctuary and strengthen you from Jerusalem.”Psalm 20:1-2 (NKJV)
“Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life.”Proverbs 19:20 (NKJV)
“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.”Colossians 3:23 (NKJV)
“Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.”Romans 12:21 (NLT)
““If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world.””Deuteronomy 28:1 (NKJV)
“But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit”1 Corinthians 6:17 (NKJV)
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”Proverbs 17:17 (NKJV)
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.”Colossians 3:12-13 (NKJV)
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV)
““Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.””Proverbs 4:23 (NKJV)
“These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.”1 Peter 1:7 (NKJV)
“But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.”Jeremiah 17:7 (NKJV)
“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.”Philippians 3:13-14 (NLT)
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”John 3:16 (NLT)
“Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.”Mark 11:24 (NKJV)
““Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.””Jeremiah 33:3 (NKJV)
“Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.”John 14:6 (NKJV)
“Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.””John 8:12 (NLT)
“Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Saviour and my God!”Psalm 42:5 (NKJV)
““The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.””John 10:10 (NKJV)
“Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.””Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT)
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”Romans 8:28 (NKJV)
“By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvellous glory and excellence.”2 Peter 1:3 (NKJV)
“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:19 (NKJV)
“Don’t copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”Romans 12:2 (NLT)
““So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”Matthew 6:31-33 (NLT)
““Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law.””Romans 13:8 (NKJV)
“So we have stopped evaluating others from a human point of view. At one time, we thought of Christ merely from a human point of view. How differently we know him now! 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 5:16-17 (NKJV)
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)
“Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge. Some people have wandered from the faith by following such foolishness. May God’s grace be with you all.”1 Timothy 6:20-21 (NKJV)
“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”Genesis 50:20 (KJV)
“And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”Deuteronomy 31:8 (NKJV)
“…And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”Matthew 28:20 (NKJV)
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.”James 1:2-3 (NKJV)
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”Philippians 4:8 (NKJV)
“And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV)
“I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love, which Christ Jesus our Lord shows us. We can’t be separated by death or life, by angels or rulers, by anything in the present or anything in the future, by forces or powers in the world above or in the world below, or by anything else in creation.”Romans 8:38-39 (NKJV)
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”James 1:17 (NKJV)
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV)
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”Isaiah 41:10 (NLT)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)
““You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.””Luke 12:40 (NKJV)
“Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.””Matthew 19:26 (NLT)
“I tell you the truth, whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.”Matthew 18:18 (NKJV)
“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”John 8:31-38 (NKJV)
“For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for My sake will find it.”Matthew 16:25 (NKJV)
“The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living.”Psalm 19:8 (NKJV)
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”Proverbs 18:10 (NKJV)
“The entrance of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.”Psalm 119:130 (NKJV)
“11 “Go out and stand before me on the mountain,” the Lord told him. And as Elijah stood there, the Lord passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain. It was such a terrible blast that the rocks were torn loose, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind, there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. 12 And after the earthquake, there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire, there was the sound of a gentle whisper. 13 When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And a voice said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?””1 Kings 19:11-13 (NKJV)
“In your strength, I can crush an army; with my God, I can scale any wall.”Psalm 18:29 (NKJV)
“But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.”Matthew 13:8, 23 (KJV)
“Other seeds fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants.”Matthew 13:7, 22 (NKJV)
“He told many stories in the form of parables, such as this one: “Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seeds. As he scattered them across his field, some seeds fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate them.”Matthew 13:3-4, 19 (NKJV)
“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: What can man do unto me?”Psalm 118:6 (KJV)
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV)
“Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.”Proverbs 12:27 (NLT)
“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore, be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.”Matthew 10:16 (NKJV)
“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.”Psalm 37:23-24 (NKJV)
“God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness!”Lamentations 3:22-23 (MSG)
“[14] So Abraham got up early the next morning, prepared food and a container of water, and strapped them on Hagar’s shoulders. Then he sent her away with their son, and she wandered aimlessly in the wilderness of Beersheba. [15] When the water was gone, she put the boy in the shade of a bush. [16] Then she went and sat down by herself about a hundred yards away. “I don’t want to watch the boy die,” she said, as she burst into tears. [17] But God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, “Hagar, what’s wrong? Do not be afraid! God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. [18] Go to him and comfort him, for I will make a great nation from his descendants.” [19] Then God opened Hagar’s eyes, and she saw a well full of water. She quickly filled her water container and gave the boy a drink.”Genesis 21:14-19 (NLT)
“Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.”Matthew 6:19-21 (NLT)
“And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered it [put it out or absorbed it or appropriated it, and is unreceptive to it].”John 1:5 (NKJV)
“In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”Matthew 5:13-16 (NKJV)
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)
“But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.”Psalm 1:2-3 (NKJV)
“Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; [2] But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.”Psalm 1:1-2 (NKJV)
“But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”Genesis 2:17 (NKJV)
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”Psalm 119:105 (NKJV)
“There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless, the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.”Proverbs 19:21 (NKJV)