Pastor’s Word of the Day

“For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in very good work, growing in the knowledge of God,” Colossians 1:9-10 NIV 

“In You, O LORD, I have placed my trust and take refuge; Let me never be ashamed; In Your righteousness rescue me.  Incline Your ear to me quickly; Be my rock of refuge, And a strong fortress to save me.” Psalms 31:1-2 AMP

“Every word of God is tested and refined [like silver]; He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him.” Proverbs 30:5 AMP

“Do not anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] request known to God. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding,[that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].” Philippians 4:6-7 AMP

“Although my father and mother have abandoned me, Yet the LORD will take me up [adopt me as His Child]. Teach me Your way, O LORD, And lead me on a level path Because of my enemies [who lie in wait]” Psalms 27:10-11 AMP

“Grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be multiplied to you in the [true, intimate] knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.” 2 Peter 1:2-3 AMP

“All the paths of the LORD are lovingkindness and goodness and truth and faithfulness To those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.” Psalms 25:10 AMPA

“Do not rejoice and gloat when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad [in self-righteousness] when       he stumbles, Or the LORD will see your gloating and be displeased, And turn His anger away from your enemy.” Proverbs 24:17-18

“For to me, to live is Christ [He is my source of joy, my reason to live] and to die is gain [for I will be with Him in eternity].” Philippians 1:21 AMP

“Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.” Joel 2:13 NIV

“The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.” Psalms 19:7-8 NIV

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” Corinthians 13:4 NIV

“All the ways of a man are clean and innocent in his own eyes [and he may see nothing wrong with his actions],     But the LORD weighs and examines the motives and intents [of the heart and knows the truth].” Proverbs 16:2 AMP

“He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control], But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].” Proverbs 14:29 AMP

“Do not even associate with a man given to angry outbursts; Or go [along] with a hot-tempered, Or you will learn his [undisciplined] ways And get yourself trapped [in a situation from which it is hard to escape].” Proverbs 22:24-25 AMP

“in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 AMP

15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 18 Don’t be drunk with wine ,because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit. 19 Singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. 20 And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:15-20 NLT

“When I am afraid, I will put my trust and faith in You. In God, whose word I praise; In God I have put my trust;        I shall not fear. What can mere man do to me?” Psalms 56:3-4 AMP 

“There become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]; and walk continual in love [that is, value one another-practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God[slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.” Ephesians 5:1-2 AMP 

“Now may the God who gives endurance and who supplies encouragement grant that you be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus,” Romans 15:5 AMP

“For the LORD is [absolutely] righteous, He loves righteousness (virtue, morality, justice); The upright shall see His face.” Psalms 11:7 AMP