Listening is a talent
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak… (James 1:19 KJV)
New beginnings
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. (Psalm 40:3a NIV)
Now it’s up to us
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. (Matthew 10:40 KJV)
We have so much to celebrate
But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body. (Philippians 3:20-21a ESV)
Their grief turned to joy
You have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. (John 16:22 ESV)
“Remember me, Lord”
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us. (Titus 3:5a KJV)
The hope of heaven
But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. (Michah 7:7 NIV)
He’s alive in you
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. (1 Peter 1:3 NIV)
The bedrock of Christian faith
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace. (Ephesians 1:7 KJV)
He desired to rescue us
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind… You shall love your neighbor as yourself. (Matthew 22:37,39 ESV)
Confident Expectation
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. (John 20:21 KJV)
Give it up for Jesus
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. (Matthew 16:24 KJV)
When you follow
If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. (John 15:7)
We can draw on God’s power
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called. (Ephesians 4:1)
Needs to become a habit
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5–6)
Face the sunshine
But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. (Micah 7:7 NIV)
Color code
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it." (Isaiah 30:21 NIV)
Challenging adverse circumstances
We also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. (Romans 5:3-4 NKJV)