Like many of you, I am faced with many challenges. That doesn’t mean I don’t have a great life, I do. But God has called me into a profession that is impossible to fulfill on my own. And when God calls us to tasks beyond our capabilities as he often does, we rely on the Holy Spirit and then can be quite successful in our endeavors. My pastor, Jerry spoke often on the importance of memorizing scripture as a life tool. This morning I want to share some that I have memorized (if not word-for-word) that I do recall and that helps me on my Christian walk. These are in no particular order.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. – This one helps me look for God in the big picture.
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. – I use this when I do get anxious about something.
Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want.
Jeremiah 17:4 Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one that I praise. – I use this as a breath prayer, saying it over and over when I am really in need of God’s comfort.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. – For times when I feel I fail in my attempts to be completely in God’s will.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Matthew 25:40 Truly I tell you, as you did it unto the least of these, my brothers and sisters, you did it unto me. – I cannot live a life for myself. Life is also about serving the least, the last and the lost. Those three words encompass people in many different life situations. We are serving Christ directly when we help others.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – A favorite of mine.
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. – This one helps me look for God in the big picture.
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. – I use this when I do get anxious about something.
Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want.
Jeremiah 17:4 Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one that I praise. – I use this as a breath prayer, saying it over and over when I am really in need of God’s comfort.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. – For times when I feel I fail in my attempts to be completely in God’s will.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Matthew 25:40 Truly I tell you, as you did it unto the least of these, my brothers and sisters, you did it unto me. – I cannot live a life for myself. Life is also about serving the least, the last and the lost. Those three words encompass people in many different life situations. We are serving Christ directly when we help others.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – A favorite of mine.
Holy Scripture is a well of good advice, admonitions and comfort that we can dip into whenever we want. In times of need we have the quickest access when we have memorized those words and hidden them in our hearts.
Gracious God, reveal your Word to us in ways that it will constantly help us in life. Amen.
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