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I was ready to be sought out by those who did not… Isaiah 65:1

I was ready to be sought out by those who did not ask,
to be found by those who did not seek me.
I said, “Here I am, here I am,”
to a nation that did not call on my name.
Isaiah 65:1 seeking listening calling
Do not love the world or the things in the world. The love of the Father is not in those who love the world.
1 John 2:15 sin love Father

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
and the flame shall not consume you.
Isaiah 43:2 trust encouragement promises
I hurry and do not delay
to keep your commandments.
Psalm 119:60 law obedience following
I have come to call not the righteous but sinners to repentance.
Luke 5:32 sin repentance conversion
You may say to yourself, “How can we recognize a word that the Lord has not spoken?” If a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord but the thing does not take place or prove true, it is a word that the Lord has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; do not be frightened by it.
Deuteronomy 18:21-22 prophecy truth speaking
“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.
1 Corinthians 6:12 addiction desires life
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.
John 14:27 encouragement peace worrying
A faithful witness does not lie,
but a false witness breathes out lies.
Proverbs 14:5 lying truth reliability
He who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else?
Romans 8:32 sacrifice Father receiving
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
Colossians 3:2 heaven mind world
Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.
Matthew 5:17 law Jesus prophecy
Then Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine but his who sent me.”
John 7:16 Jesus Word of God learning
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has—not according to what one does not have.
2 Corinthians 8:12 encouragement giving generosity
For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.
Romans 6:14 sin grace law
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.
Deuteronomy 31:8 following fear encouragement
You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have, because you do not ask.
James 4:2 sin desires prayer
You shall not make gods of silver alongside me, nor shall you make for yourselves gods of gold.
Exodus 20:23 law idols money
What then? Should we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means!
Romans 6:15 sin grace law
Return, faithless Israel,
says the Lord.
I will not look on you in anger,
for I am merciful,
says the Lord;
I will not be angry forever.
Jeremiah 3:12b mercy anger forgiveness
But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength,
they shall mount up with wings like eagles,
they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 hope encouragement strength
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God— not the result of works, so that no one may boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9 grace faith salvation
I treasure your word in my heart,
so that I may not sin against you.
Psalm 119:11 Word of God heart sin
Rise up, O Lord; O God, lift up your hand;
do not forget the oppressed.
Psalm 10:12 prayer neighbor poverty
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
Psalm 62:6 trust heart protection