Bless the lord (4/4)

Once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord… Ephesians 5:8

Once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. Ephesians 5:8	For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. light children life
I will extol you, my God and King; I will bless your name forever and ever. Psalm 145:1	I will exalt you, my God, the King. I will praise your name forever and ever. worship eternal life praise

The Lord abhors lying lips, but he delights in those who are truthful. Proverbs 12:22	Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. lying speaking honesty
The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is filled with his kindness. Psalm 33:5	He loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of the loving kindness of Yahweh. reliability love righteousness
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
The fear of the Lord provides instruction in wisdom, and to be humble is the way to honor. Proverbs 15:33	The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. humility awe wisdom
The fear of others will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is secure. Proverbs 29:25	The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. trust fear
Give thanks to the Lord, invoke his name; proclaim his deeds among the peoples. Psalm 105:1	Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name! Make his doings known among the peoples. speaking evangelism worship
Return to me, says the Lord of hosts, and I will return to you, says the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 1:3b	‘Return to me,’ says Yahweh of Armies, ‘and I will return to you,’ says Yahweh of Armies. conversion repentance reliability
In my anguish I cried out; the Lord heard my plea, and I was saved from all my troubles. Psalm 34:7	This poor man cried, and Yahweh heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. listening prayer salvation
Place your hope in the Lord: be strong and courageous in your heart, and place your hope in the Lord. Psalm 27:14	Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh. trust patience courage
Seek peace with everyone, as well as the holiness without which no one will ever see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14	Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord. holiness peace life
May the Lord guide your hearts to the love of God and the steadfastness of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5	May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and into the perseverance of Christ. love transformation following
The name of the Lord is a tower of strength; the upright man runs to it and finds refuge. Proverbs 18:10	Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe. God safety protection
The Lord God made clothing for the man and woman out of animal skins and he clothed them. Genesis 3:21	Yahweh God made garments of animal skins for Adam and for his wife, and clothed them. clothing
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. Isaiah 55:8	“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways,” says Yahweh. God planning wisdom
I keep the Lord always before me, for with him at my right hand I will never fall. Psalm 16:8	I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. dependence equipment protection
The misfortunes of the righteous man are many, but the Lord delivers him, from all of them. Psalm 34:20	Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all. righteousness suffering redeemer
Great is the Lord and worthy of the highest praise; no one can even begin to comprehend his greatness. Psalm 145:3	Great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised! His greatness is unsearchable. worship understanding almighty
For the Lord himself is the one who bestows wisdom; from his mouth come forth knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6	For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. Word of God wisdom
Arise and shine forth, for your light has come and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you. Isaiah 60:1	Arise, shine; for your light has come, and Yahweh’s glory has risen on you! valuable God beauty
For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver. The Lord is our king; he is the one who will save us. Isaiah 33:22	For Yahweh is our judge. Yahweh is our lawgiver. Yahweh is our king. He will save us. righteousness salvation kingdom
But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those who trust in his kindness. Psalm 33:18	Behold, Yahweh’s eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness. reliability God awe
Sing praise to the Lord for his mighty deeds; let this be known throughout the entire world. Isaiah 12:5	Sing to Yahweh, for he has done excellent things! Let this be known in all the earth! singing worship world
Therefore, we can say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?” Hebrews 13:6	So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?” trust fear protection

Bible verse of the day

Rather, revere Christ as Lord in your hearts.
Always be prepared to offer an explanation to anyone who asks you to justify the hope that is in you. However, do so with gentleness and respect.

1 Peter 3:15 evangelism Jesus hope