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For this God is our God for ever and ever, He will be our guide even unto the end. Psalm 48:14

I will lead the blind in ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them, I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do, I will not forsake them. Isaiah 42:16

We have not received the spirit of this world but the spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. I Corinthians 2:12

The fruit of righteousness will be peace, the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever. Isaiah 32:17

Know you not that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? I Corinthians 3:16

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double- minded man, unstable in all he does. James 1:5-8

When tempted no one should say God is tempting me. For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone, but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. James 1:13-15.

Who (What) shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or nakedness or danger or sword?...No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8: 35 & 37

So then, faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17

Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Proverbs 21:21

“I do not seek what I am to eat and what I am to drink; nor is my mind anxious. I only aim at and strive for and seek His kingdom, and all these things shall be added unto me.” Luke 12:29, 31

You are my hiding place from every storm of life; you even keep me from getting into trouble! You surround me with songs of victory. Psalm 32:7

He sent his word, and healed them and delivered them from their destruction… Psalm 107:20

Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nation, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10

Don’t criticize and you won’t be criticized. And why worry about the speck in the eye of a brother when you have a board in your own eye. Matthew 7:1-2

If your eye is pure, there will be sunshine in your soul. Matthew 6:22.

No one lights a lamp and hides it! Instead he puts it on a lampstand to give light to all who enter the room. Your eyes light up your inward being. A pure eye lets sunshine into your soul. Luke 11:34

You see, this is what may happen: Someone who thinks it is wrong to eat this food will see you eating at a temple restaurant, for you know there is no harm in it. Then he will become bold enough to do it too, although all the time he still feels it is wrong. So, because you “know it is all right to do it” you will be responsible for causing great spiritual damage to a brother with a tender conscience for whom Christ died. And it is a sin against Christ to sin against your brother by encouraging him to do something he thinks is wrong. So, if eating xx is going to make my brother sin, I’ll not eat any of it as long as I live, because I don’t want to do this to him. Corinthians 8:10-13

Now to him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask of him. Ephesians 3:20

But one is tempted by one’s own desire being lured and enticed by it; then when that desire is conceived, it gives birth to sin and that sin when it is fully grown gives birth to death. James 1:14

Then you put off the concerning the former conduct the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts. But be renewed in the spirit of your mind that you put on the new man that was created by God in true righteousness and Holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3

But he that glories, let him glory in the Lord. 2 Corinthians 10:17

Keep your heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life. Put away from yourself a wayward mouth, and perverse lips put far from you. Let your eyes look right on, and let your eyelids look straight before you. Make level the path of your feet. And let all your ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left. Proverbs 4:23-27

“Long ago, even before He made the world, God chose us to be His very own, through what Christ would do for us; He decided then to make us holy in His eyes without a single fault, we who stand before Him covered in His love. His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into His own family….”Ephesians 1:4-5

“Thy kingdom come, Thy Will be done…” Matthew 6:10

My grace is sufficient for you. My strength is made perfect in your weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9

2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Psalm 32:8

“For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: ‘I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.’” Romans 9:17

“But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself in this way… Please test your servants for 10 days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food…. At the end of the 10 days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food. Daniel 8, 12, 13, 15

“He that dwells in the secret place of the most High will abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: in Him will I trust.” Psalm 91:1, 2

Esther: “All the king’s officials and the people of the royal provinces know that for any man or woman who approaches the king in the inner court without being summoned the king has but one law: that he/she be put to death…” Mordecai: “…And who knows but that you have come to this royal position for such a time as this? Esther 4: 11 and 14

“If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water …Jesus answered, Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whosoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:10, 13.

“Therefore, whether You eat or drink, or whatever You do, do it all to the glory of God. I Corinthians 10:31

Pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 18

“Or do you not know that Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within You, whom you have within you, who you have from God 6:19

“For God’s home is holy and clean and you are that home.” I Corinthians 3:18

Brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” Philippians 4:8

The very hairs on your head are all numbered. Matthew 10:30

“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” 1 Peter 3:3-4

“When I said, My foot is slipping, Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, held me up. In the multitude of my (anxious) thoughts within me. Your comforts cheer and delight my soul! Psalm 94:17-19

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 (ASV)

Oh taste and see that the Lord (our God) is good! Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man who trusts and takes refuge in Him. Psalm 34:8

“I seek my happiness in the Lord, and He gives me my heart’s desire. I give myself to the Lord, trust in Him and He helps me; He makes my righteousness shine like the noonday sun.” Psalm 37:4-5 (GNT)

“I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful. I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14

”But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 ASV

Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 AMPC

“When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant law in his hands he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the Lord.” Exodus 34:29

Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to Him and asked, “Lord, don’t You care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha, the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed-or indeed only one, Mary has chosen what is better and it will not be taken away from her”. Luke 10:40-42

Charm is deceptive & beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Psalm 31:30

“Your heart became proud on account of your beauty, and you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor. So I threw you to the earth; I made a spectacle of you before kings.” Ezekiel 28:17

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths or righteousness for His name’s sake. Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anointed my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and loving kindness will follow me all the days of my life; And I will live in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23: 1-6

“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7

I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He has delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. Psalm 34:4-5

Cast not away therefore your boldness, which has great recompense of reward. For you have need of patience, that having done the will of God, you will receive the promise. Hebrews 10:35-36 ASV

“Indeed, the very hairs on your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12:7

Luke 12: 22 Then Jesus said to His disciples. “Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food…”

Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. I Corinthians 15:58

Cloth yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:1-2

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” James 3:17

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 NIV

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 NIV

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10 NIV

“May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance?” 2 Thessalonians 3:5 NIV

“Wait for the Lord, be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 NIV

“I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8 NIV

“But you, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” Jude 1:20-21 ASV

Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. One man’s faith allows him to eat everything, but another man, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. The man who eats everything must not look down on him who does not, and the man who does not eat everything must not condemn the man who does, for God has accepted him. Romans 14: 1-3

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12

One God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in you all. Ephesians 4:6

I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. Romans 7:15

I John 5:3 This is love for God: to obey His commands. And His commands are not burdensome.”

When your old nature was still active, sinful desires were at work within you, making you want to do whatever God said not to, and producing sinful deeds, the rotting fruit of death. Romans 7:5

I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8

“Here is what I have found out: the best thing we can do is eat and drink and enjoy what we have worked for during the short life that God has given us; this is our fate. Ecclesiastes 5:18

What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? James 2:14

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know after the testing of your faith develops perseverance. James 1:2, 3

This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. I John 1:5

When the Father sends the Advocate as My representative- that is the Holy Spirit- He will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. John 14:26

I John 5: 4 & 5 For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

I John 2:15-16 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vain glory (inordinate pride in one’s self, vanity) of life, is not of the Father but is of the world.

Brothers and sisters, in view of all we have just shared about God’s compassion, I encourage you to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, dedicated to God and pleasing to Him. This kind of worship is appropriate for you. Don’t become like the people of this world. Instead, change the way you think. Then you will always be able to determine what God really wants- what is good, pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:1-2

Yet they kept on sinning against him, rebelling against the Most High in the desert. They stubbornly tested God in their hearts, demanding the foods they craved. They even spoke against God himself, saying, “God can’t give us food in the wilderness.” Psalm 78:17-19

“As for God, His way is perfect; The Lord’s word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in Him. Psalm 18:30 NIV

“Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” John 7:38

“Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.’ Matthew 25:34

Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against You. Psalms 119:11 ASV

And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the heavens and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. Genesis 1:29-30

Pray for one another that you may be healed and restored. The earnest prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available. James 5:16

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” I Corinthians 10:31

“As for God, His way is perfect; The Lord’s word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in Him. Psalm 18:30 NIV

You will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory. He is with you… Do not be afraid or discouraged. II Chronicles 20:17 NLT

“To those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. I Corinthians 1:24-25 NIV

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Galatians 6:7-8 NIV

Why are you cast down O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope you in God. For I will praise Him who is the help of my countenance and my God. Psalm 42:11

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:2 NIV

This is what he Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the vast army. For the battle is not yours but the Lords. II Chronicles 20:15

I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from Your commands. Psalm 119:10

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. I Corinthians 13:6-7

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. 2 Corinthians 7:1

The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. Psalm 145:18-19

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2

Jude 24, 25 Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of this glory with exceeding joy. To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty.

I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33

I love the Lord and He heard my voice; He heard my cry for mercy. Because He turned His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. Psalm 116:1-2

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35

But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Psalm 59:16

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1

Forget about what has happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands. Isaiah 43:18-19 MSG

Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself is the Rock eternal. Isaiah 26:4

I will give them a heart to know Me, for I am the Lord; and they will be My people and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with their whole heart. Jeremiah 24:7

“You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to Eve. “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good from evil.”…”The woman said, ‘The serpent deceived me, and I ate.’” Genesis 3:4 & 13

The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10.

“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:24

But those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. Romans 8:5

Who is a wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom? James 3:13

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advanced for us to do. Ephesians 2:10

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:11

The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you, he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Revelation 3:20

“You my brothers and sisters were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh, rather, serve one another humbly in love.” Galatians 5:13

Teach me to do your will for You are my God, may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Psalm 143:10

For physical training is of some value but godliness has value for all things, holding ground for both the present life and the life to come. 1Timothy 4:8

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. Romans 15:4

Isaiah 55:2 & 3: Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare. Give ear and come to me; listen, that you may live.

Be you doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. James 1:22

Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and edification. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a person to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble. It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything that will cause your brother or sister to fall. So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves. But whoever has doubts is condemned if they eat, because their eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin. Romans 19-23

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24

Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden. Even the God who is our salvation. Psalms 68:19

Create in me a clean heart, O God; And renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

But You O Lord, are a shield about me; My glory and the lifter up of my head. Psalms 3:3

Because Your love is better than life, my lips will glorify You. I will praise You as long as I live, and in Your name I will lift up my hands. I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods. Psalms 63:3-5 NIV

For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, ‘Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13 NIV

No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. Isaiah 54:17 NIV

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. I Corinthians 15:57

But I (Peter) said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean has at any time entered my mouth. Acts 11:8

And when the tempter came to Him, he said, If you are the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But He answered and said, ‘It is written, Man cannot live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. Matthew 4:3,4

“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23

“And because of His glory and excellence, He has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share His divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.” 2 Peter 1:4

“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3

Therefore I say unto you, be not anxious for your life, what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet your body what you will put on. Is not life more than the food and the body more than the raiment? Matthew 6:25

Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock and it will be opened unto you; for every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it will be opened. Matthew 7:7

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. I Corinthians 10:31

When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite. Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceptive food. 1-3

Be not among drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat, for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and slumber will clothe them with rags. Proverbs 23:20-21

It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one's own glory. Proverbs 25:26

For God has bought you with a great price. So use every part of your body to give glory back to God, because He owns it. I Corinthians 6:20

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phillipians 4:13

Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. Philippians 3:19

Be still and rest in the Lord; wait for Him and patiently lean yourself upon Him. Psalm 37:7 AMPC

Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise. Jeremiah 17:1

It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble. Romans 14:21

Saying, “If you will diligently listen to the voice of the LORD your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, your healer.” Exodus 15:26

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I John 1:9

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17

The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father. Proverbs 28:7

Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; Philippians 4:5e

Proverbs 23:2 And put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite. When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite. Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceptive food. 1-3

Proverbs 23:20-21 Be not among drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat, for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and slumber will clothe them with rags.

John 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever…

Deuteronomy 8:3 And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.

I Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it

Matthew 5:17 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.

And when you eat and when you drink, do you not eat for yourselves and drink for yourselves?

Exodus 23:25 You shall serve the LORD your God, and he will bless your bread and your water, and I will take sickness away from among you.

James 2:17 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

Because the creation itself shall also be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. Romans 8:21

Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel. Proverbs 20:17

If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you have your fill of it and vomit it. Proverbs 25:16

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7

It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. Psalm 18:32

Before I shaped you in the womb I knew all about you. Before you saw the light of day, I had holy plans for you.” Jeremiah 1:5 MSG

For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. I Timothy 4:8

I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like a morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:22

But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. I Corinthians 9:27

Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Colossians 3:5

The God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 1 Peter 5:10

The meek will eat and be satisfied: they will praise the Lord that seek Him: your heart will live forever. Psalm 22:26

Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires, but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” Romans 8:5

You, O Lord, love me with an everlasting love; You have drawn me with loving-kindness. You will build me up again and I will be rebuilt. I will take up my tambourine and go out to dance with the joyful! Jeremiah 31: 3-4

This Book of the Law will not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous and then you shall deal wisely and have good success. Joshua 1:8 AMPC

Yet they kept on sinning against him, rebelling against the Most High in the desert. They stubbornly tested God in their hearts, demanding the foods they craved. They even spoke against God himself, saying, “God can’t give us food in the wilderness.” Psalm 78:17-19

I John 2:15-16 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vain glory (inordinate pride in one’s self, vanity) of life, is not of the Father but is of the world.

Teach them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Matthew 28:20

“Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness.” Colossians 1:11

“May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The One who calls you is faithful and he will do it.” I Thessalonians 5:23-24

Choose this day whom you will serve.” Joshua 24:15

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5

“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 every situation whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything though him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4: 12, 13

“When Your words came I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight for I bear Your name, O Lord God Almighty.” Jeremiah 15:16

“O, Lord, like David, help me to rejoice in Your strength and say of You, “How great is my joy in the victories You give!” Father, please grant me the desires of my heart to be free from this stronghold and do not withhold the request of my lips.” Psalms 21:1-2

“Through the victories You give, may Christ’s glory be great!” Psalm 21:5

“For I know that my old self was crucified with You, Christ, so that this body of sin might be done away with, that I should no longer be a slave to sin- because anyone who has died has been freed from sin.” Romans 6:6-7

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1

Father, the false teachers of this world promise freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity – for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.” 2 Peter 2:19

“We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.” Romans 5:3-5

“Everything is permissible for me- but I desire not to be mastered by anything.” I Corinthians 6:12

Let your conversation always be full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:6

Steep your life in God-reality, God initiative, God provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. Matthew 6:33 MSG

How priceless is Your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of Your wings. Psalm 36:7

I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God. I will always trust in God’s unfailing love. Psalm 52:8

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right”

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1

“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” Psalm 62:1-2

“You know the plans You have for me, O Lord. You have declared that they are plans to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 32:27

You are the Lord, the God of all mankind. Nothing is too hard for You! Jeremiah 32:27

“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10: 3-5

“Do not give the devil a foothold.” Ephesians 4:27

“…But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13,14

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus … Hebrews 12:1-2

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. I Corinthians 9:24

“You, dear children are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” I John 4:4

See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. Hebrews 12:15

But the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. Mark 4:19

“Love the Lord with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5

“Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;… Proverbs 29:18

“But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.” I Timothy 6:11

Praise our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard; he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping.

Luke 7:6,7 “He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to Him: ‘Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.’”

Psalms 16:9 “Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure.”

II Peter 2:9 The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations.

Proverbs 28:13 He that covers his sins will not prosper: but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also you are called in one body; and be thankful.

In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith- of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire- may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. I Peter 1: 6-7

Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Ephesians 5:30 For we are members of His body, of His flesh, and of His bones.

Philippians 4:19 But my God will supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 1:19 And what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. 22 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.

John 15:7 If you abide in me and my words abide in You, You will ask what You will, and it will be done unto You.

John 14:13 And whatsoever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father will be glorified in the Son.

Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.

Psalm 107:9 For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.

Psalm 103:5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things; so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Psalm 30:5 Every word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him.

Joel 2:26 And you will eat plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, that has dealt wonderfully with you; and my people will never be ashamed.

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

I Kings 8:5 6 Blessed is the Lord, that has given rest unto His people Israel, according to all that He has promised: there has not failed one word of all His good promise.

Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Ephesians 1:18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people.

Verse Reflections: My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s body.

Your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way; walk in it, when you turn to the right hand and when you turn to the left. Isaiah 30:21 AMPC

Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. Exodus 34:6

For there are three that bear witness in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit and these three are One. I John 5:7

“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.” Romans 8:6

When the Father sends the Advocate as My representative- that is the Holy Spirit- He will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. John 14:26

Romans 14:15 If your brother or sister is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy someone for whom Christ died.

But blessed is the man who trusts me, God, the woman who sticks with God. They’re like trees replanted in Eden, putting down roots near the rivers- never a worry through the hottest of summers, never dropping a leaf, serene and calm through droughts, bearing fresh fruit every season. Jeremiah 17:7-8 MSG

I will lift my eyes to the hills- from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved. He who keeps you will not slumber. Psalm 121:1-3

But let patience have her perfect work, that you will be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:4

You asked God for help and he gave you the victory. God is always on the alert, constantly on the lookout for people who are totally committed to Him. You were foolish to go for human help when you could have had God’s help. Now you’re in trouble. II Chronicles 16:8-9 MSG

Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 AMPC

Stalwart walks in step with God; his path blazed by God, he’s happy. If he stumbles, he’s not down for long. God has a grip on his hand. Psalm 37:23-24 MSG

So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God for He cares about you. I Peter 5:6-7 NLT

Those who wait for the Lord shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up as eagles; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired. Isaiah 40:31 AMPC

Daughter, your faith has restored you to health. Go in peace and be continually healed and freed from your disease. Mark 5:34 AMPC

May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV

So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth; it will not return to me void, but it will accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it will prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 AMPC

Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me… For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” Matthew 16:24, 26

The engulfing waters threatened me, the deep surrounded me; seaweed was wrapped around my head. To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever. But You, Lord my God, brought my life up from the pit.” Jonah 2:5-6

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7 AMPC

God’s way is not a matter of mere talk; it’s an empowered life. I Corinthians 4:20 MSG

Fear not, for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My victorious right hand of rightness and justice. Isaiah 41:10 AMPC

Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears; let the weak say I am strong. Joel 3:10 AMPC

Then they cry to the Lord in their trouble, and He brings them out of their distresses. He hushes the storm to a calm and to a gentle whisper, so that the waves of the sea are still. Then the men are glad because of the calm, and He brings them to their desired haven. Psalm 107:28-30 AMPC

God’s word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out. Ephesians 6:17-18 MSG

And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ. Philemon 1:6 NLT

With God nothing is ever impossible and no word from God shall be without power or impossible of fulfillment. Then Mary said, Behold, I am the handmaiden of the Lord; let it be done to me according to what you have said. And the angel left her. Luke 1:37-38 AMPC

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6

Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. Ephesians 6:13-16 MSG

For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9 NKJV

If you don’t know what you are doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get His help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought. People who “worry their prayers” are like wind whipped waves. Don’t think you’re going to get anything from the Master that way, adrift at sea, keeping all your options open. James 1:5-8

What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31

And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we will reap, if we faint not. Galatians 6:9

The LORD your God, who goes before you, will fight for you, just as you saw Him do for you in Egypt. Deuteronomy 1:30

Luke 12:23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.

John 4:34 Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.

Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death or of obedience which leads to righteousness. Romans 6:16

You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:3

“Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” I Peter 1:13

“You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth. Psalm 104:14

Do not be deceived. Bad company ruins good morals. I Corinthians 15:33

I have seen his ways but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him... Isaiah 57:18

People ruin their lives by their own stupidity, so why does God always get blamed? Proverbs 19:3

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. II Corinthians 5:17

Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health as it goes well with your soul. 3 John 1:2

Happy are you, O land, when your king is the son of the nobility, and your princes feast at the proper time, for strength and not for drunkenness! Ecclesiastes 10:17

But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or with the wine that he drank. Therefore, he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. Daniel 1:8

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16

“So do not let what you regard as good be spoken of as evil. Romans 14:16

Seek the Lord and His strength, seek His presence continually! I Chronicles 16:11

For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory. Deuteronomy 20:4

My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to Your word. Psalm 119:28

Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29

The Lord is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1

The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. Psalms 29:11

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. II Corinthians 10:5 NIV

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him

“Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress. Isaiah 33:2

“I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being.” Ephesians 3:16

If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory and power for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:11

Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go, for to You I entrust my life. Psalm 143:8

Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone that comes to Him must believe He exists and He rewards those who honestly seek Him. Hebrews 11:6

How great is Your goodness, which You have stored up for those that fear You, which You bestow in the sight of men on those that take refuge in You. Psalm 31:19

The Lord Your God is with You, He is mighty to save. He will delight in you, He will quiet You with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17

Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him for He shields him all day long, and the Lord rests between His shoulders. Deuteronomy 33:12

I have seen his ways but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him... Isaiah 57:18

We can say with confidence, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Hebrews 13:6

Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident. Psalm 27:3

Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. Not that we are confident in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. 2 Corinthians 3:4-5

Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16

The cheerful heart has a continued feast. Proverbs 15:15

Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you, he will never let the righteous fall. Psalm 55:22

This to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. John 15:8

This is my prayer: That your love abound more and more, with knowledge and depth of insight. Philippians 1:9

And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His likeness, with ever increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is in the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18

The path of righteousness is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Proverbs 4:18