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Colossians chapter 1 verse 12 (NIV)  and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.  Many of us will have had to gain qualifications of different kinds to be able to do our jobs, or to learn the skills…

Philippians chapter 4 verses 11-13 (NIV)  I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and…

Philippians chapter 3 verses 16-17 (NIV)  Only let us live up to what we have already attained. Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do.  Sometimes we get too comfortable with our life. In such…

Jeremiah chapter 3 verses 12-13 (NIV)   Go, proclaim this message toward the north:“‘Return, faithless Israel,’ declares the LORD,    ‘I will frown on you no longer, for I am faithful,’ declares the LORD,    ‘I will not be angry forever. Only acknowledge your guilt—    you have rebelled against the LORD your God, you have…

Jeremiah chapter 1 verses 4-7 (NIV)   The word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” “Alas, Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I…

Philippians chapter 1 verses 9 – 11(NIV)  And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that…

Nahum chapter 1 verse 7 (NIV)  The LORD is good,    a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him…  There are two things we learn from this verse.  1. God is good and we can take refuge in Him.  2. He cares for those who trust Him.  And it…

Ephesians chapter 5 verse 10 (NIV)  “and find out what pleases the Lord.” Ephesians chapter 5 verse 21(NIV)  “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”  We all like to do things our own way sometimes. That can be okay up to a point on some things, but it can also make us quite…

Ephesians chapter 5 verses 1-2 (NIV) Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Many of us will, at some point in our lives, have adopted someone as a…

Ephesians chapter 4 verses 1-7 (NIV)   As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.…