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The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship… Psalm 19:1-2

The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. Psalm 19:1-2	The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. worship heaven
Enjoy prosperity while you can, but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God. Remember that nothing is certain in this life. Ecclesiastes 7:14	In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him. joy life dependence

Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21	Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. love righteousness life
A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. Proverbs 12:16	The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. anger self-control wisdom
Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness! Ecclesiastes 5:10	He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity. money greed materialism
Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. Revelation 22:12	Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. second coming end times Jesus
But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him. Acts 12:5	So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church. prayer neighbor dependence
Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. Matthew 4:23	And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people. evangelism kingdom healing
In fact, according to the law of Moses, nearly everything was purified with blood. For without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness. Hebrews 9:22	Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins. law blood forgiveness
The grapevines have dried up, and the fig trees have withered. The pomegranate trees, palm trees, and apple trees— all the fruit trees—have dried up. And the people’s joy has dried up with them. Joel 1:12	The vine dries up; the fig tree languishes. Pomegranate, palm, and apple, all the trees of the field are dried up, and gladness dries up from the children of man. joy sadness food
And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. He took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child. Luke 2:4-5	And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. christmas
Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly. Psalm 112:5	It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice. generosity mercy honesty
Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he kept giving the bread and fish to the disciples so they could distribute it to the people. They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers! Luke 9:16-17	And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing over them. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd. And they all ate and were satisfied. And what was left over was picked up, twelve baskets of broken pieces. miracles food prayer
You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. Psalm 139:13-14	For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. creation miracles soul
If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector. Matthew 18:17	If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. church sin listening
I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27	But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. self-control judgment body
Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. 2 Timothy 2:22	So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. desires temptation evil
And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires. 2 Peter 1:4	By which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. reward desires world
Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. Romans 12:12	Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. joy prayer patience
Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled. Romans 15:4	For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Word of God encouragement hope
Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. Proverbs 12:25	Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. speaking worrying heart
One should be kind to a fainting friend, but you accuse me without any fear of the Almighty. Job 6:14	He who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty. awe friendship neighbor
When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. Psalm 94:19	When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. joy worrying comforter
The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. Lamentations 3:22-23	The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. reliability love compassion
I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. Colossians 2:2	That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ. Jesus encouragement love