God gave us the responsibility
The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to dress it and keep it. (Genesis 2:15)
Not out of His sight
When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. A strong wind was blowing, and the waters grew rough. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened. But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.” Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading. (John 6:16–21 NIV)
Easier said than done
Are any of you wise or sensible? Then show it by living right and by being humble and wise in everything you do. (James 3:13 CEV)
Nevertheless, He loves them
The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing. (Psalm 145:9,15–16 ESV)
“Unexciting” sacrifices
There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (John 15:13 NLT)
The lower lights along the shore
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 ESV)
Every day there are choices
Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand. (Proverbs 19:21 ESV)
God can see the path ahead
To you the night shines as bright as day. Darkness and light are the same to you. (Psalm 139:12 NLT)
The Great Painter
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory. (Isaiah 6:3 NIV)
Give us faith to trust You
For the word of the LORD is right and true; He is faithful in all He does. (Psalm 33:4 NIV)
His expressions of love
The Lord is in this place, and I didn’t even know it. (Genesis 28:16 CEV)
He created us as unique beings
Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness...” So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them. (Genesis 1:26–27 ESV)
What new tasks?
We do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. (2 Corinthians 4:16–17 NIV)
Keeping a perfect balance
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28–29 NIV)
As you wait in My presence
But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. (Romans 8:25 NIV) – As you wait in My presence
Heaven is Real
That you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints the breadth, length, height, and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. (1 Corinthians 13:12)filled with all the fullness of God. (Ephesians 3:17–19)
His love is so beautiful!
The LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. (Psalm 103:13 NLT)