Leaning hard on Him
Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts. (Zechariah 4:6, ESV)
Live a life of purpose
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. (John 13:34 KJV)
God is there, always.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. (Psalm 18:2 NLT)
Can’t we love the same?
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. (1 John 4:7 NIV)
It also benefits you
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. (Proverbs 3:3 NIV)
God has given us a better way
Teacher, we know that you speak and teach rightly, and show no partiality, but truly teach the way of God. (Luke 20:21
Delivering the good news
Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. (Romans 12:2 NLT)
It enhances our spiritual ability
For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. (Romans 15:4 NIV)
I have a choice
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. (2 Thessalonians 3:16 ESV)
Dealing with anger in a responsible way
And 'don't sin by letting anger control you.' Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry. (Ephesians 4:26, NLT)
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)