We don’t always realize how
So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord, who is the Spirit, makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image. (2 Corinthians 3:18 NLT)
It provides a fire in your soul
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (1 Peter 5:7 NLT)
That’s My plan for giving
A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24)
Using our God-given wisdom
We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps. (Proverbs 16:9 NLT)
It will make you happier
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up. (1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV)
I am peace and calm
Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. (John 14:1)
Becoming more like Him
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy”. (1 Peter 1:14-16 ESV)
After all is said and done
A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. (Proverbs 25:28 NLT)
A chain reaction
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. (Colossians 3:12 NLT)
The quality of our words
It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person. (Matthew 15:11 ESV)
In the blink of an eye
Do not work for food that perishes but for food that lasts for eternal life. (John 6:27 NIV)
Stand up for what is right
Control your temper, for anger labels you a fool. (Ecclesiastes 7:9 NLT)
God is the judge
Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. (John 7:24 KJV)
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