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So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care… Ezra 8:23

So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer.
Ezra 8:23 fasting prayer
As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.”
Ephesians 5:31 marriage body sexuality
Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come.
Jeremiah 33:3 prayer understanding listening
And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my regulations.
Ezekiel 36:27 Spirit law following
And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law.
Mark 12:33 heart mind strength
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.
Hebrews 4:12 Word of God strength thoughts
Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
All glory to him, both now and forever! Amen.
2 Peter 3:18 grace worship understanding
We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love.
God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.
1 John 4:16 trust love God
Instead, let us test and examine our ways.
Let us turn back to the Lord.
Lamentations 3:40 conversion repentance life
In those days when you pray, I will listen.
Jeremiah 29:12 worship prayer listening
The Lord makes some poor and others rich;
he brings some down and lifts others up.
1 Samuel 2:7 money almighty humility
Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 humility forgiveness healing
Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven.
Luke 6:37 judgment forgiveness
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Hebrews 13:8 reliability Jesus
Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21 love righteousness life
Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them.
John 14:21 law love Father
The Lord is compassionate and merciful,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
Psalm 103:8 grace love patience
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28 hope encouragement rest
Give justice to the poor and the orphan;
uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.
Psalm 82:3 orphans neighbor righteousness
Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,
and see that they get justice.
Proverbs 31:9 righteousness speaking giving
So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.
Acts 13:3 blessing prayer fasting
“Don’t tear your clothing in your grief,
but tear your hearts instead.”
Return to the Lord your God,
for he is merciful and compassionate,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
He is eager to relent and not punish.
Joel 2:13 heart grace love
Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
Psalm 139:23-24 eternal life holiness righteousness
I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.
Revelation 3:19 love life punishment
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 11:29-30 humility rest learning