Jesus said, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said, “Lord, let me recover my sight.” And Jesus said to him, “Recover your sight; your faith has saved you.” Luke 18:41–42
That is, faith brought him humbly, hopefully to Jesus, who saved him.
Jesus said, "you will love the LORD your God out of and with your whole heart, with all your soul (your life), with all your mind (with your faculty of thought and your moral understanding) and with all your strength. This is the first and principal commandment." Mark 12:30
The secret [sweet, satisfying companionship] of the LORD is for those who fear (revere and worship) Him, and He will show them His covenant and reveal to them its [deep, inner] meaning. Psalm 25:14 Ampc
Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the sky. Those who lead many others to do what is right will be like the stars for ever and ever. - Daniel 12:3
I found a prayer in Ruth 3:18
Lord, for matters concerning my life & destiny, let men & women whom you have chosen & touched to help me not rest until it's settled for my good and in my favor. And may I learn to wait patiently for how you work it out.🤍
Pharisees said to Jesus, "Why do Your disciples break the tradition?" Jesus answered, "Why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition?" Matthew 15:1-3
Pastors, beware of overstressing wounded language, or warfare language.
The church *is* not a hospital. It *has* a hospital.
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. . . . You will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.” Matthew 10:16–22