Running Your Race
As my heart began thinking on these things, and the race we are running, I started researching some verses to go along with it. Upon reading some of the ones in the very beginning, it occurred to me, (I believe, not by chance, but by the nudging of the Holy Spirit) to write His Words alone! I have added a few personal notes in between, here and there, and a personal note at the end.
So, here you go... I could not, cannot, would never be able to say it any better than our LORD, our GOD and Saviour, JESUS THE CHRIST, and our HOLY SPIRIT already did in HIS WORD... the VERY WORD, Jesus Christ who became flesh and dwelt among us...
So, here you go... I could not, cannot, would never be able to say it any better than our LORD, our GOD and Saviour, JESUS THE CHRIST, and our HOLY SPIRIT already did in HIS WORD... the VERY WORD, Jesus Christ who became flesh and dwelt among us...
John 1:14
And the Word (Christ) became flesh (human, incarnate) and tabernacled (fixed His tent of flesh, lived awhile) among us; and we [actually] saw His glory (His honor, His majesty), such glory as an only begotten son receives from his father, full of grace (favor, loving-kindness) and truth.
John 1:13-15 (in Context) John 1 (Whole Chapter)
There are so many things I would like to say about running the race and laying aside every weight that entangles us... because that is really what this is all about, when we follow after HIM. There can be and are so many distractions in this life.
My words hold no weight, but His Word is alive, so I will share just a few of the many I could have chosen that help me, personally to get through this journey. We are all called into our own walk with Him as we walk along family, friends, and others we've just been acquainted with along the way; but we do, in fact, affect other lives on our journey. My prayer is to walk in a way that would not grieve the Holy Spirit.
If you've heard nothing else, please hear this... We are all in this together... and it is a work in progress. We all make mistakes but we can move forward, with His help; but we are given a second chance with HIM, Jesus Christ. He has made all things right and will help us through if we will just let HIM. We are growing from Glory to Glory and seated in Heavenly places with Him... let Him guide your walk... let Him take the reigns of your life, and you will not be sorry. Of course, it will not always be easy but it will give you peace that surpasses all human understanding.
Before I continue, I would like to say that I have been married for 29 plus years, with grown, married children and grandchildren. I have been along the way both a working and a stay at home mom throughout many years. At this point in my life, I am an empty nester. Daily I am reminded to pray and heavily relied on the Bible. It is my FOOD, my spiritual food. Without food we are not sustained. Even our Spirits need food. Proverbs chapter 31 as a mom and wife have taught me so much, and the daily study the Word for myself. I was born and raise a Christian, but before I came to the understanding that I couldn't do this myself, (I never really understood or read the Bible) I didn't know or understand how important His Word was. There isn't one day that goes by now, since I have made Jesus Christ the Lord over all areas of my life and invited Him into to take the reigns, that I haven't been thankful, grateful and felt the Grace that Only HE can provide to sustain me in this life.
There is not one day that passes that I have not learned something new from His Word... It really is amazing to me that after all these years of reading and studying the Bible that there are still new things there for me to learn and grow in, even things I haven't seen before have just jumped off the pages. (even though I've many times over read the whole thing through)
I write this during a trial in my own life, among many trials we do go through and will continue to go through; I am praying, studying and talking with you, all the while being reminding, myself of HIS grace and unconditional love along with His Promises. His Word is full of Promises for us. I hope you will take the time to search out the ones that apply to your life now. There is something for everyone for every period of time in each one of our lives.
Romans 8:28
We are assured and know that [ God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.
Romans 8:27-29 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter)
Colossians 1:10
That you may walk (live and conduct yourselves) in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him and desiring to please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and steadily growing and increasing in and by the knowledge of God [with fuller, deeper, and clearer insight, acquaintance, and recognition].
Colossians 1:9-11 (in Context) Colossians 1 (Whole Chapter)
Psalm 145:9
The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works [the entirety of things created].
Psalm 145:8-10 (in Context) Psalm 145 (Whole Chapter)
And the Word (Christ) became flesh (human, incarnate) and tabernacled (fixed His tent of flesh, lived awhile) among us; and we [actually] saw His glory (His honor, His majesty), such glory as an only begotten son receives from his father, full of grace (favor, loving-kindness) and truth.
John 1:13-15 (in Context) John 1 (Whole Chapter)
There are so many things I would like to say about running the race and laying aside every weight that entangles us... because that is really what this is all about, when we follow after HIM. There can be and are so many distractions in this life.
My words hold no weight, but His Word is alive, so I will share just a few of the many I could have chosen that help me, personally to get through this journey. We are all called into our own walk with Him as we walk along family, friends, and others we've just been acquainted with along the way; but we do, in fact, affect other lives on our journey. My prayer is to walk in a way that would not grieve the Holy Spirit.
If you've heard nothing else, please hear this... We are all in this together... and it is a work in progress. We all make mistakes but we can move forward, with His help; but we are given a second chance with HIM, Jesus Christ. He has made all things right and will help us through if we will just let HIM. We are growing from Glory to Glory and seated in Heavenly places with Him... let Him guide your walk... let Him take the reigns of your life, and you will not be sorry. Of course, it will not always be easy but it will give you peace that surpasses all human understanding.
Before I continue, I would like to say that I have been married for 29 plus years, with grown, married children and grandchildren. I have been along the way both a working and a stay at home mom throughout many years. At this point in my life, I am an empty nester. Daily I am reminded to pray and heavily relied on the Bible. It is my FOOD, my spiritual food. Without food we are not sustained. Even our Spirits need food. Proverbs chapter 31 as a mom and wife have taught me so much, and the daily study the Word for myself. I was born and raise a Christian, but before I came to the understanding that I couldn't do this myself, (I never really understood or read the Bible) I didn't know or understand how important His Word was. There isn't one day that goes by now, since I have made Jesus Christ the Lord over all areas of my life and invited Him into to take the reigns, that I haven't been thankful, grateful and felt the Grace that Only HE can provide to sustain me in this life.
There is not one day that passes that I have not learned something new from His Word... It really is amazing to me that after all these years of reading and studying the Bible that there are still new things there for me to learn and grow in, even things I haven't seen before have just jumped off the pages. (even though I've many times over read the whole thing through)
I write this during a trial in my own life, among many trials we do go through and will continue to go through; I am praying, studying and talking with you, all the while being reminding, myself of HIS grace and unconditional love along with His Promises. His Word is full of Promises for us. I hope you will take the time to search out the ones that apply to your life now. There is something for everyone for every period of time in each one of our lives.
Romans 8:28
We are assured and know that [ God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.
Romans 8:27-29 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter)
Colossians 1:10
That you may walk (live and conduct yourselves) in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him and desiring to please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and steadily growing and increasing in and by the knowledge of God [with fuller, deeper, and clearer insight, acquaintance, and recognition].
Colossians 1:9-11 (in Context) Colossians 1 (Whole Chapter)
Psalm 145:9
The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works [the entirety of things created].
Psalm 145:8-10 (in Context) Psalm 145 (Whole Chapter)
So, we begin here, with my initial thoughts, that I have posted, in some areas, before the verses that go along with them; and other verses that will bring us to the completion of running your race <3 He is the Author and Finisher of our Faith.
The Race
May All things bring Glory to
HIS NAME ALONE
GOD, the Creator of Heaven and Earth
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Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.
2 Timothy 2:14-16 (in Context) 2 Timothy 2 (Whole Chapter)
Isaiah 55:10-12
Amplified Bible (AMP)
10For as the rain and snow come down from the heavens, and return not there again, but water the earth and make it bring forth and sprout, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater,(A)
11So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to Me void [without producing any effect, useless], but it shall accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
12For you shall go out [from the spiritual exile caused by sin and evil into the homeland] with joy and be led forth [by your Leader, the Lord Himself, and His word] with peace; the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
11So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to Me void [without producing any effect, useless], but it shall accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
12For you shall go out [from the spiritual exile caused by sin and evil into the homeland] with joy and be led forth [by your Leader, the Lord Himself, and His word] with peace; the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100:4-5 NIV
2 Timothy 3:15-17
Amplified Bible (AMP)
15And how from your childhood you have had a knowledge of and been acquainted with the sacred Writings, which are able to instruct you and give you the understanding for salvation which comes through faith in Christ Jesus [through the [a]leaning of the entire human personality on God in Christ Jesus in absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness].
16Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God's will in thought, purpose, and action),
17So that the man of God may be complete and proficient, well fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work.
16Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God's will in thought, purpose, and action),
17So that the man of God may be complete and proficient, well fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Proverbs 12:1
WHOEVER LOVES instruction and correction loves knowledge
Proverbs 12:1-3 (in Context) Proverbs 12 (Whole Chapter)
Proverbs 13:1
A WISE son heeds [and is the fruit of] his father's instruction and correction, but a scoffer listens not to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:1-3 (in Context) Proverbs 13 (Whole Chapter)
A WISE son heeds [and is the fruit of] his father's instruction and correction, but a scoffer listens not to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:1-3 (in Context) Proverbs 13 (Whole Chapter)
Proverbs 15:32
He who refuses and ignores instruction and correction despises himself, but he who heeds reproof gets understanding.
Proverbs 15:31-33 (in Context) Proverbs 15 (Whole Chapter)
He who refuses and ignores instruction and correction despises himself, but he who heeds reproof gets understanding.
Proverbs 15:31-33 (in Context) Proverbs 15 (Whole Chapter)
Proverbs 23:12
Apply your mind to instruction and correction and your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:11-13 (in Context) Proverbs 23 (Whole Chapter)
Apply your mind to instruction and correction and your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:11-13 (in Context) Proverbs 23 (Whole Chapter)
Psalm 55:22
Cast your burden on the Lord [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you; He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail).
Psalm 55:21-23 (in Context) Psalm 55 (Whole Chapter)
Cast your burden on the Lord [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you; He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail).
Psalm 55:21-23 (in Context) Psalm 55 (Whole Chapter)
Philippians 4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
5Let all men know and perceive and recognize your unselfishness (your considerateness, your forbearing spirit). The Lord is near [He is [a]coming soon].
6Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition ([b]definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
7And God's peace [shall be yours, that [c]tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall [d]garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
8For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].
9Practice what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and model your way of living on it, and the God of peace (of [e]untroubled, undisturbed well-being) will be with you.
11Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be [f]content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am.
12I know how to be abased and live humbly in straitened circumstances, and I know also how to enjoy plenty and live in abundance. I have learned in any and all circumstances the secret of facing every situation, whether well-fed or going hungry, having a sufficiency and enough to spare or going without and being in want.
13I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who [g]infuses inner strength into me; I am [h]self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency].
19And my God will liberally supply ([i]fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
20To our God and Father be glory forever and ever (through the endless eternities of the eternities). Amen (so be it).
Amplified Bible (AMP)
Hebrews 13
6Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition ([b]definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
7And God's peace [shall be yours, that [c]tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall [d]garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
8For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].
9Practice what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and model your way of living on it, and the God of peace (of [e]untroubled, undisturbed well-being) will be with you.
11Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be [f]content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am.
12I know how to be abased and live humbly in straitened circumstances, and I know also how to enjoy plenty and live in abundance. I have learned in any and all circumstances the secret of facing every situation, whether well-fed or going hungry, having a sufficiency and enough to spare or going without and being in want.
13I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who [g]infuses inner strength into me; I am [h]self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency].
19And my God will liberally supply ([i]fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
20To our God and Father be glory forever and ever (through the endless eternities of the eternities). Amen (so be it).
Amplified Bible (AMP)
Hebrews 13
1LET LOVE for your fellow believers continue and be a fixed practice with you [never let it fail]. 2Do not forget or neglect or refuse to extend hospitality to strangers [in the brotherhood--being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for through it some have entertained angels without knowing it.(A)
3Remember those who are in prison as if you were their fellow prisoner, and those who are ill-treated, since you also are liable to bodily sufferings.
3Remember those who are in prison as if you were their fellow prisoner, and those who are ill-treated, since you also are liable to bodily sufferings.
Matthew 7:13-14 Amplified Bible (AMP)
13Enter through the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and spacious and broad is the way that leads away to destruction, and many are those who are entering through it.
14But the gate is narrow (contracted [a]by pressure) and the way is straitened and compressed that leads away to life, and few are those who find it.(A)
14But the gate is narrow (contracted [a]by pressure) and the way is straitened and compressed that leads away to life, and few are those who find it.(A)
Zephaniah 3:1-3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
1WOE TO her that is rebellious and polluted, the oppressing city [Jerusalem]!
2She did not listen to and heed the voice [of God]; she accepted no correction or instruction; she trusted not in the Lord [nor leaned on or was confident in Him, but was confident in her own wealth]; she drew not near to her God [but to the god of Baal or Molech].
3Her officials in the midst of her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves; they gnaw not the bones on the morrow, for nothing is left by morning.
"To love is to be able to hold your tongue during the moments that you might be angry because, while the anger may fade, the hurt caused by words said in anger can remain for a lifetime." I hope you have a miraculous day today my friends! – Elmer Laydon "Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips." (Psalm 141:3 NIV)
Ephesians 4:29
Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth, but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God's favor) to those who hear it.
Ephesians 4:28-30 (in Context) Ephesians 4 (Whole Chapter)
My son, do not despise or shrink from the chastening of the Lord [His correction by punishment or by subjection to suffering or trial]; neither be weary of or impatient about or loathe or abhor His reproof,
Proverbs 3:10-12 (in Context) Proverbs 3 (Whole Chapter)
Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but [only] one receives the prize? So run [your race] that you may lay hold [of the prize] and make it yours.
1 Corinthians 9:23-25 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 9 (Whole Chapter)
1 Corinthians 9:23-25 Amplified Bible (AMP)
23And I do this for the sake of the good news (the Gospel), in order that I may become a participator in it and share in its [blessings along with you].
24Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but [only] one receives the prize? So run [your race] that you may lay hold [of the prize] and make it yours.
25Now every athlete who goes into training conducts himself temperately and restricts himself in all things. They do it to win a wreath that will soon wither, but we [do it to receive a crown of eternal blessedness] that cannot wither.
CARES OF LIFE...
24Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but [only] one receives the prize? So run [your race] that you may lay hold [of the prize] and make it yours.
25Now every athlete who goes into training conducts himself temperately and restricts himself in all things. They do it to win a wreath that will soon wither, but we [do it to receive a crown of eternal blessedness] that cannot wither.
CARES OF LIFE...
Psalm 142:3-5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
3When my spirit was overwhelmed and fainted [throwing all its weight] upon me, then You knew my path. In the way where I walk they have hidden a snare for me.
4Look on the right hand [the point of attack] and see; for there is no man who knows me [to appear for me]. Refuge has failed me and I have no way to flee; no man cares for my life or my welfare.
5I cried to You, O Lord; I said, You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.
4Look on the right hand [the point of attack] and see; for there is no man who knows me [to appear for me]. Refuge has failed me and I have no way to flee; no man cares for my life or my welfare.
5I cried to You, O Lord; I said, You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.
Luke 8:13-15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
13And those upon the rock [are the people] who, when they hear [the Word], receive and welcome it with joy; but these have no root. They believe for a while, and in time of trial and temptation fall away (withdraw and stand aloof).
14And as for what fell among the thorns, these are [the people] who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked and suffocated with the anxieties and cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not ripen (come to maturity and perfection).
15But as for that [seed] in the good soil, these are [the people] who, hearing the Word, hold it fast in a just ([a]noble, virtuous) and worthy heart, and steadily bring forth fruit with patience.
14And as for what fell among the thorns, these are [the people] who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked and suffocated with the anxieties and cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not ripen (come to maturity and perfection).
15But as for that [seed] in the good soil, these are [the people] who, hearing the Word, hold it fast in a just ([a]noble, virtuous) and worthy heart, and steadily bring forth fruit with patience.
Luke 12:25
And which of you by being overly anxious and troubled with cares can add a cubit to his stature or a moment [unit] of time to his age [the length of his life]?
Luke 12:24-26 (in Context) Luke 12 (Whole Chapter)
Luke 21:34
But take heed to yourselves and be on your guard, lest your hearts be overburdened and depressed (weighed down) with the giddiness and headache and nausea of self-indulgence, drunkenness, and worldly worries and cares pertaining to [the business of] this life, and [lest] that day come upon you suddenly like a trap or a noose;
Luke 21:33-35 (in Context) Luke 21 (Whole Chapter)
My Burden is Light...
Matthew 11:29-30 Amplified Bible (AMP)
29Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle (meek) and humble (lowly) in heart, and you will find rest ([a]relief and ease and refreshment and [b]recreation and blessed quiet) for your souls.(A)
30For My yoke is wholesome (useful, [c]good--not harsh, hard, sharp, or pressing, but comfortable, gracious, and pleasant), and My burden is light and easy to be borne.
30For My yoke is wholesome (useful, [c]good--not harsh, hard, sharp, or pressing, but comfortable, gracious, and pleasant), and My burden is light and easy to be borne.
BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING...
Jeremiah 17:7-9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
7[Most] blessed is the man who believes in, trusts in, and relies on the Lord, and whose hope and confidence the Lord is.
8For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters that spreads out its roots by the river; and it shall not see and fear when heat comes; but its leaf shall be green. It shall not be anxious and full of care in the year of drought, nor shall it cease yielding fruit.
9The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly perverse and corrupt and severely, mortally sick! Who can know it [perceive, understand, be acquainted with his own heart and mind]?(A)
Psalm 127:1-3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
1[a]EXCEPT THE Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; except the Lord keeps the city, the watchman wakes but in vain.(A)
2It is vain for you to rise up early, to take rest late, to eat the bread of [anxious] toil--for He gives [blessings] to His beloved in sleep.
3Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.(B)
Daniel 7:14-16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
14And there was given Him [the Messiah] dominion and glory and kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion which shall not pass away, and His kingdom is one which shall not be destroyed.(A)
15As for me, Daniel, my spirit was grieved and anxious within me, and the visions of my head alarmed and agitated me.
16I came near to one of those who stood there and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of the things.
Psalm 94:18-20 Amplified Bible (AMP)
18When I said, My foot is slipping, Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, held me up.
19In the multitude of my [anxious] thoughts within me, Your comforts cheer and delight my soul!
20Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with You--they who frame and hide their unrighteous doings under [the sacred name of] law?
Matthew 6:26-28 Amplified Bible (AMP)
26Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father keeps feeding them. Are you not worth much more than they?
27And who of you by worrying and being anxious can add one unit of measure (cubit) to his stature or to the [a]span of his life?(A)
28And why should you be anxious about clothes? Consider the lilies of the field and [b]learn thoroughly how they grow; they neither toil nor spin.
Matthew 6:31
Therefore do not worry and be anxious, saying, What are we going to have to eat? or, What are we going to have to drink? or, What are we going to have to wear?
Matthew 6:30-32 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter)
Therefore do not worry and be anxious, saying, What are we going to have to eat? or, What are we going to have to drink? or, What are we going to have to wear?
Matthew 6:30-32 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 6:34
So do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own. Sufficient for each day is its own trouble.
Matthew 6:33-34 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter)
So do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own. Sufficient for each day is its own trouble.
Matthew 6:33-34 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter)
Luke 10:40-42 Amplified Bible (AMP)
40But Martha [overly occupied and too busy] was distracted with much serving; and she came up to Him and said, Lord, is it nothing to You that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me [to lend a hand and do her part along with me]!
41But the Lord replied to her by saying, Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things;
42There is need of only one or but [a]a few things. Mary has chosen the good portion [[b]that which is to her advantage], which shall not be taken away from her.
Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition ( definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
Philippians 4:5-7 (in Context) Philippians 4 (Whole Chapter)
John 16:33
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]
John 16:32-33 (in Context) John 16 (Whole Chapter)
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]
John 16:32-33 (in Context) John 16 (Whole Chapter)
1 John 5:15
And if (since) we [positively] know that He listens to us in whatever we ask, we also know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that we have [granted us as our present possessions] the requests made of Him.
1 John 5:14-16 (in Context) 1 John 5 (Whole Chapter)
And if (since) we [positively] know that He listens to us in whatever we ask, we also know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that we have [granted us as our present possessions] the requests made of Him.
1 John 5:14-16 (in Context) 1 John 5 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 11:23 Amplified Bible (AMP)
23Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, Be lifted up and thrown into the sea! and does not doubt at all in his heart but believes that what he says will take place, it will be done for him.
Mark 11:24 Amplified Bible (AMP)
24For this reason I am telling you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe (trust and be confident) that it is granted to you, and you will [get it].
1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with God), and His ears are attentive to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who practice evil [to oppose them, to frustrate, and defeat them].
1 Peter 3:11-13 (in Context) 1 Peter 3 (Whole Chapter)
1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with God), and His ears are attentive to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who practice evil [to oppose them, to frustrate, and defeat them].
1 Peter 3:11-13 (in Context) 1 Peter 3 (Whole Chapter)
Malachi 3:16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
16Then those who feared the Lord talked often one to another; and the Lord listened and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who reverenced and worshipfully feared the Lord and who thought on His name.
Romans 8:26
So too the [Holy] Spirit comes to our aid and bears us up in our weakness; for we do not know what prayer to offer nor how to offer it worthily as we ought, but the Spirit Himself goes to meet our supplication and pleads in our behalf with unspeakable yearnings and groanings too deep for utterance.
Romans 8:25-27 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter)
So too the [Holy] Spirit comes to our aid and bears us up in our weakness; for we do not know what prayer to offer nor how to offer it worthily as we ought, but the Spirit Himself goes to meet our supplication and pleads in our behalf with unspeakable yearnings and groanings too deep for utterance.
Romans 8:25-27 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter)
James 5:13-18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
13Is anyone among you afflicted (ill-treated, suffering evil)? He should pray. Is anyone glad at heart? He should sing praise [to God].
14Is anyone among you sick? He should call in the church elders (the spiritual guides). And they should pray over him, anointing him with oil in the Lord's name.
15And the prayer [that is] of faith will save him who is sick, and the Lord will restore him; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
16Confess to one another therefore your faults (your slips, your false steps, your offenses, your sins) and pray [also] for one another, that you may be healed and restored [to a spiritual tone of mind and heart]. The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]. 17Elijah was a human being with a nature such as we have [with feelings, affections, and a constitution like ours]; and he prayed earnestly for it not to rain, and no rain fell on the earth for three years and six months. [I Kings 17:1.]
18And [then] he prayed again and the heavens supplied rain and the land produced its crops [as usual]. [I Kings 18:42-45.]
Pray for Wisdom...
Ephesians 1:17
[For I always pray to] the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, that He may grant you a spirit of wisdomand revelation [of insight into mysteries and secrets] in the [deep and intimate] knowledge of Him,
Ephesians 1:16-18 (in Context) Ephesians 1 (Whole Chapter)
[For I always pray to] the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, that He may grant you a spirit of wisdomand revelation [of insight into mysteries and secrets] in the [deep and intimate] knowledge of Him,
Ephesians 1:16-18 (in Context) Ephesians 1 (Whole Chapter)
Colossians 1:9
For this reason we also, from the day we heard of it, have not ceased to pray and make [ special] request for you, [asking] that you may be filled with the full (deep and clear) knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom [ in comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God] and in understanding and discernment of spiritual things--
Colossians 1:8-10 (in Context) Colossians 1 (Whole Chapter)
For this reason we also, from the day we heard of it, have not ceased to pray and make [ special] request for you, [asking] that you may be filled with the full (deep and clear) knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom [ in comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God] and in understanding and discernment of spiritual things--
Colossians 1:8-10 (in Context) Colossians 1 (Whole Chapter)
James 1:5
If any of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask of the giving God [Who gives] to everyone liberally and ungrudgingly, without reproaching or faultfinding, and it will be given him.
James 1:4-6 (in Context) James 1 (Whole Chapter)
If any of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask of the giving God [Who gives] to everyone liberally and ungrudgingly, without reproaching or faultfinding, and it will be given him.
James 1:4-6 (in Context) James 1 (Whole Chapter)
Pray for the Holy Spirit...
Acts 4:31
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they continued to speak the Word of God with freedom and boldness and courage.
Acts 4:30-32 (in Context) Acts 4 (Whole Chapter)
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they continued to speak the Word of God with freedom and boldness and courage.
Acts 4:30-32 (in Context) Acts 4 (Whole Chapter)
Romans 8:26
So too the [Holy] Spirit comes to our aid and bears us up in our weakness; for we do not know what prayer to offer nor how to offer it worthily as we ought, but the Spirit Himself goes to meet our supplication and pleads in our behalf with unspeakable yearnings and groanings too deep for utterance.
Romans 8:25-27 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter)
So too the [Holy] Spirit comes to our aid and bears us up in our weakness; for we do not know what prayer to offer nor how to offer it worthily as we ought, but the Spirit Himself goes to meet our supplication and pleads in our behalf with unspeakable yearnings and groanings too deep for utterance.
Romans 8:25-27 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter)
1 Corinthians 14:14
For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit [by the Holy Spirit within me] prays, but my mind is unproductive [it bears no fruit and helps nobody].
1 Corinthians 14:13-15 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 14 (Whole Chapter)
For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit [by the Holy Spirit within me] prays, but my mind is unproductive [it bears no fruit and helps nobody].
1 Corinthians 14:13-15 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 14 (Whole Chapter)
Hebrews 4:12
For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart.
Hebrews 4:11-13 (in Context) Hebrews 4 (Whole Chapter)
For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart.
Hebrews 4:11-13 (in Context) Hebrews 4 (Whole Chapter)
Revelation 1:16
In His right hand He held seven stars, and from His mouth there came forth a sharp two-edged sword, and His face was like the sun shining in full power at midday.
Revelation 1:15-17 (in Context) Revelation 1 (Whole Chapter)
In His right hand He held seven stars, and from His mouth there came forth a sharp two-edged sword, and His face was like the sun shining in full power at midday.
Revelation 1:15-17 (in Context) Revelation 1 (Whole Chapter)
Proverbs 16:2
All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirits (the thoughts and intents of the heart).
Proverbs 16:1-3 (in Context) Proverbs 16 (Whole Chapter)
All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirits (the thoughts and intents of the heart).
Proverbs 16:1-3 (in Context) Proverbs 16 (Whole Chapter)
Acts 5:32 Amplified Bible (AMP)
32And we are witnesses of these things, and the Holy Spirit is also, Whom God has bestowed on those who obey Him.
Count it All Joy...
Mark 14:38
Keep awake and watch and pray [constantly], that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Mark 14:37-39 (in Context) Mark 14 (Whole Chapter)
James 1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
1JAMES, A servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered abroad [among the Gentiles in the dispersion]: Greetings ([a]rejoice)!
2Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations.3Be assured and understand that the trial and proving of your faith bring out endurance and steadfastness and patience.
4But let endurance and steadfastness and patience have full play and do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing.
5If any of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask of [b]the giving God [Who gives] to everyone liberally and ungrudgingly, without reproaching or faultfinding, and it will be given him.
6Only it must be in faith that he asks with no wavering (no hesitating, no doubting). For the one who wavers (hesitates, doubts) is like the billowing surge out at sea that is blown hither and thither and tossed by the wind.
7For truly, let not such a person imagine that he will receive anything [he asks for] from the Lord,
8[For being as he is] a man of two minds (hesitating, dubious, irresolute), [he is] unstable and unreliable and uncertain about everything [he thinks, feels, decides].
God Has NOT Given us a spirit of fear, but...
2 Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.
2 Timothy 1:6-8 (in Context) 2 Timothy 1 (Whole Chapter)
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.
2 Timothy 1:6-8 (in Context) 2 Timothy 1 (Whole Chapter)
2 Corinthians 4:1
THEREFORE, SINCE we do hold and engage in this ministry by the mercy of God [granting us favor, benefits, opportunities, and especially salvation], we do not get discouraged (spiritless and despondent with fear) or become faint with weariness and exhaustion.
2 Corinthians 4:1-3 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 4 (Whole Chapter)
THEREFORE, SINCE we do hold and engage in this ministry by the mercy of God [granting us favor, benefits, opportunities, and especially salvation], we do not get discouraged (spiritless and despondent with fear) or become faint with weariness and exhaustion.
2 Corinthians 4:1-3 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 4 (Whole Chapter)
Never Fail...
2 Peter 1:2-11 Amplified Bible (AMP)
2May grace (God's favor) and peace (which is [a]perfect well-being, all necessary good, all spiritual prosperity, and [b]freedom from fears and agitating passions and moral conflicts) be multiplied to you in [the full, personal, [c]precise, and correct] knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
3For His divine power has bestowed upon us all things that [are requisite and suited] to life and godliness, through the [[d]full, personal] knowledge of Him Who called us by and to His own glory and excellence (virtue).
4By means of these He has bestowed on us His precious and exceedingly great promises, so that through them you may escape [by flight] from the moral decay (rottenness and corruption) that is in the world because of covetousness (lust and greed), and become sharers (partakers) of the divine nature.
5For this very reason, [e]adding your diligence [to the divine promises], employ every effort in [f]exercising your faith to develop virtue (excellence, resolution, Christian energy), and in [exercising] virtue [develop] knowledge (intelligence),
6And in [exercising] knowledge [develop] self-control, and in [exercising] self-control [develop] steadfastness (patience, endurance), and in [exercising] steadfastness [develop] godliness (piety),
7And in [exercising] godliness [develop] brotherly affection, and in [exercising] brotherly affection [develop] Christian love.
8For as these qualities are yours and increasingly abound in you, they will keep [you] from being idle or unfruitful unto the [[g]full personal] knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).
9For whoever lacks these qualities is blind, [[a]spiritually] shortsighted, [b]seeing only what is near to him, and has become oblivious [to the fact] that he was cleansed from his old sins.
10Because of this, brethren, be all the more solicitous and eager to make sure (to ratify, to strengthen, to make steadfast) your calling and election; for if you do this, you will never stumble or fall.
11Thus there will be richly and abundantly provided for you entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
10Because of this, brethren, be all the more solicitous and eager to make sure (to ratify, to strengthen, to make steadfast) your calling and election; for if you do this, you will never stumble or fall.
11Thus there will be richly and abundantly provided for you entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
WE CAN COME OF GRACE...
Hebrews 4:16
Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (thethrone of God's unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it].
Hebrews 4:15-16 (in Context) Hebrews 4 (Whole Chapter)
Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (thethrone of God's unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it].
Hebrews 4:15-16 (in Context) Hebrews 4 (Whole Chapter)
Galatians 5:6-8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
6For [if we are] in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith activated and energized and expressed and working through love.
7You were running the race nobly. Who has interfered in (hindered and stopped you from) your heeding and following the Truth? 8This [evil] persuasion is not from Him Who called you [Who invited you to freedom in Christ].
Philippians 2:15-17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
15That you may show yourselves to be blameless and guiltless, innocent and uncontaminated, children of God without blemish (faultless, unrebukable) in the midst of a crooked and wicked generation [spiritually perverted and perverse], among whom you are seen as bright lights (stars or beacons shining out clearly) in the [dark] world,
16Holding out [to it] and offering [to all men] the Word of Life, so that in the day of Christ I may have something of which exultantly to rejoice and glory in that I did not run my race in vain or spend my labor to no purpose.
17Even if [my lifeblood] must be poured out as a libation on the sacrificial offering of your faith [to God], still I am glad [to do it] and [a]congratulate you all on [your share in] it.
16Holding out [to it] and offering [to all men] the Word of Life, so that in the day of Christ I may have something of which exultantly to rejoice and glory in that I did not run my race in vain or spend my labor to no purpose.
17Even if [my lifeblood] must be poured out as a libation on the sacrificial offering of your faith [to God], still I am glad [to do it] and [a]congratulate you all on [your share in] it.
Hebrews 12:1-3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Hebrews 12
1THEREFORE THEN, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who have borne testimony to the Truth], let us strip off and throw aside every encumbrance (unnecessary weight) and that sin which so readily (deftly and cleverly) clings to and entangles us, and let us run with patient endurance and steady and active persistence the appointed course of the race that is set before us, 2Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]. He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God.(A)
3Just think of Him Who endured from sinners such grievous opposition and bitter hostility against Himself [reckon up and consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you may not grow weary or exhausted, losing heart and relaxing and fainting in your minds.
2 Timothy 4:6-8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
1THEREFORE THEN, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who have borne testimony to the Truth], let us strip off and throw aside every encumbrance (unnecessary weight) and that sin which so readily (deftly and cleverly) clings to and entangles us, and let us run with patient endurance and steady and active persistence the appointed course of the race that is set before us, 2Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]. He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God.(A)
3Just think of Him Who endured from sinners such grievous opposition and bitter hostility against Himself [reckon up and consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you may not grow weary or exhausted, losing heart and relaxing and fainting in your minds.
2 Timothy 4:6-8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
6For I am already about to be sacrificed [my life is about to be poured out as a drink offering]; the time of my [spirit's] release [from the body] is at hand and I will soon go free.
7I have fought the good (worthy, honorable, and noble) fight, I have finished the race, I have kept (firmly held) the faith.
8[As to what remains] henceforth there is laid up for me the [victor's] crown of righteousness [for being right with God and doing right], which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me and recompense me on that [great] day--and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved and yearned for and welcomed His appearing (His return).
7I have fought the good (worthy, honorable, and noble) fight, I have finished the race, I have kept (firmly held) the faith.
8[As to what remains] henceforth there is laid up for me the [victor's] crown of righteousness [for being right with God and doing right], which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me and recompense me on that [great] day--and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved and yearned for and welcomed His appearing (His return).
So then [God's gift] is not a question of human will and human effort, but of God's mercy. [It depends not on one's own willingness nor on his strenuous exertion as in running a race, but on God's having mercy on him.]
Romans 9:15-17 (in Context) Romans 9 (Whole Chapter)
Romans 9:15-17
Amplified Bible (AMP)
15For He says to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy and I will have compassion (pity) on whom I will have compassion.(A)
16So then [God's gift] is not a question of human will and human effort, but of God's mercy. [It depends not on one's own willingness nor on his strenuous exertion as in running a race, but on God's having mercy on him.]
17For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, I have raised you up for this very purpose of displaying My power in [dealing with] you, so that My name may be proclaimed the whole world over.
Exodus 33:19
16So then [God's gift] is not a question of human will and human effort, but of God's mercy. [It depends not on one's own willingness nor on his strenuous exertion as in running a race, but on God's having mercy on him.]
17For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, I have raised you up for this very purpose of displaying My power in [dealing with] you, so that My name may be proclaimed the whole world over.
Exodus 33:19
Amplified Bible (AMP)
19And God said, I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim My name, THE LORD, before you; for I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy and loving-kindness on whom I will show mercy and loving-kindness.(A)
Proverbs 31 Amplified Bible (AMP)
I know you can do all things through Christ Jesus Who strengthens you, because over 2000 years ago, in John Chapter 17 He prayed for you, specifically in verse 20... in this prayer from Jesus to the Father. What better Intercessor to have but Christ Himself. And we, too can now go boldly, because of what He did for us into the Throne of Grace to intercede for each other; and His Word is Faithful and True:
Proverbs 31 Amplified Bible (AMP)
1THE WORDS of Lemuel king of Massa, which his mother taught him:
2What, my [a]son? What, son of my womb? What [shall I advise you], son of my vows and dedication to God?
3Give not your strength to [loose] women, nor your ways to those who and that which ruin and destroy kings.
4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink,(A)
5Lest they drink and forget the law and what it decrees, and pervert the justice due any of the afflicted.
6Give strong drink [as medicine] to him who is ready to pass away, and wine to him in bitter distress of heart.
7Let him drink and forget his poverty and [seriously] remember his want and misery no more.
8Open your mouth for the dumb [those unable to speak for themselves], for the rights of all who are left desolate and defenseless;(B)
9Open your mouth, judge righteously, and administer justice for the poor and needy.(C)
10A capable, intelligent, and [b]virtuous woman--who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.(D)
11The heart of her husband trusts in her confidently and relies on and believes in her securely, so that he has no lack of [honest] gain or need of [dishonest] spoil.
12She comforts, encourages, and does him only good as long as there is life within her.
13She seeks out wool and flax and works with willing hands [to develop it].
14She is like the merchant ships loaded with foodstuffs; she brings her household's food from a far [country].
15She rises while it is yet night and gets [spiritual] food for her household and assigns her maids their tasks.(E)
16She considers a [new] field before she buys or accepts it [expanding prudently and not courting neglect of her present duties by assuming other duties]; with her savings [of time and strength] she plants fruitful vines in her vineyard. [S. of Sol. 8:12.]
17She girds herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task] and makes her arms strong and firm.
18She tastes and sees that her gain from work [with and for God] is good; her lamp goes not out, but it burns on continually through the night [of trouble, privation, or sorrow, warning away fear, doubt, and distrust].
19She lays her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20She opens her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her filled hands to the needy [whether in body, mind, or spirit].
21She fears not the snow for her family, for all her household are doubly clothed in scarlet.(F)
22She makes for herself coverlets, cushions, and rugs of tapestry. Her clothing is of linen, pure and fine, and of purple [such as that of which the clothing of the priests and the hallowed cloths of the temple were made].(G)
23Her husband is known in the [city's] gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.(H)
24She makes fine linen garments and leads others to buy them; she delivers to the merchants girdles [or sashes that free one up for service].
25Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; she rejoices over the future [the latter day or time to come, knowing that she and her family are in readiness for it]!
26She opens her mouth in skillful and godly Wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness [giving counsel and instruction].
27She looks well to how things go in her household, and the bread of idleness (gossip, discontent, and self-pity) she will not eat.(I)
28Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied); and her husband boasts of and praises her, [saying],
29[c]Many daughters have done virtuously, nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness], but you excel them all.
30Charm and grace are deceptive, and beauty is vain [because it is not lasting], but a woman who reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord, she shall be praised!
31Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates [of the city]!(J)
Hebrews 11 Amplified Bible (AMP)
(read whole chapter when you have time)
1NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, [a]the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses].****************************************************************
I know you can do all things through Christ Jesus Who strengthens you, because over 2000 years ago, in John Chapter 17 He prayed for you, specifically in verse 20... in this prayer from Jesus to the Father. What better Intercessor to have but Christ Himself. And we, too can now go boldly, because of what He did for us into the Throne of Grace to intercede for each other; and His Word is Faithful and True:
John 17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
1WHEN JESUS had spoken these things, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, Father, the hour has come. Glorify and exalt and honor and magnify Your Son, so that Your Son may glorify and extol and honor and magnify You. 2[Just as] You have granted Him power and authority over all flesh (all humankind), [now glorify Him] so that He may give eternal life to all whom You have given Him.
3And this is eternal life: [it means] to know (to perceive, recognize, become acquainted with, and understand) You, the only true and real God, and [likewise] to know Him, Jesus [as the] Christ (the Anointed One, the Messiah), Whom You have sent.
4I have glorified You down here on the earth by completing the work that You gave Me to do.
5And now, Father, glorify Me along with Yourself and restore Me to such majesty and honor in Your presence as I had with You before the world existed.
6I have manifested Your Name [I have revealed Your very Self, Your real Self] to the people whom You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours, and You gave them to Me, and they have obeyed and kept Your word.
7Now [at last] they know and understand that all You have given Me belongs to You [is really and truly Yours].
8For the [uttered] words that You gave Me I have given them; and they have received and accepted [them] and have come to know positively and in reality [to believe with absolute assurance] that I came forth from Your presence, and they have believed and are convinced that You did send Me.
9I am praying for them. I am not praying (requesting) for the world, but for those You have given Me, for they belong to You.
10All [things that are] Mine are Yours, and all [things that are] Yours belong to Me; and I am glorified in (through) them. [They have done Me honor; in them My glory is achieved.]
11And [now] I am no more in the world, but these are [still] in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, keep in Your Name [[a]in the knowledge of Yourself] those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We [are one].
12While I was with them, I kept and preserved them in Your Name [[b]in the knowledge and worship of You]. Those You have given Me I guarded and protected, and not one of them has perished or is lost except the son of perdition [Judas Iscariot--the one who is now doomed to destruction, destined to be lost], that the Scripture might be fulfilled.(A)
13And now I am coming to You; I say these things while I am still in the world, so that My joy may be made full and complete and perfect in them [that they may experience My delight fulfilled in them, that My enjoyment may be perfected in their own souls, that they may have My gladness within them, filling their hearts].
14I have given and delivered to them Your word (message) and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world [do not belong to the world], just as I am not of the world.
15I do not ask that You will take them out of the world, but that You will keep and protect them from the evil one.
16They are not of the world (worldly, belonging to the world), [just] as I am not of the world.
17Sanctify them [purify, consecrate, separate them for Yourself, make them holy] by the Truth; Your Word is Truth.
18Just as You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.
19And so for their sake and on their behalf I sanctify (dedicate, consecrate) Myself, that they also may be sanctified (dedicated, consecrated, made holy) in the Truth.
20Neither for these alone do I pray [it is not for their sake only that I make this request], but also for all those who will ever come to believe in (trust in, cling to, rely on) Me through their word and teaching,
21That they all may be one, [just] as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be one in Us, so that the world may believe and be convinced that You have sent Me.
22I have given to them the glory and honor which You have given Me, that they may be one [even] as We are one:
23I in them and You in Me, in order that they may become one and perfectly united, that the world may know and [definitely] recognize that You sent Me and that You have loved them [even] as You have loved Me.
24Father, I desire that they also whom You have entrusted to Me [as Your gift to Me] may be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory, which You have given Me [Your love gift to Me]; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
25O just and righteous Father, although the world has not known You and has failed to recognize You and has never acknowledged You, I have known You [continually]; and these men understand and know that You have sent Me.
26I have made Your Name known to them and revealed Your character and Your very [c]Self, and I will continue to make [You] known, that the love which You have bestowed upon Me may be in them [felt in their hearts] and that I [Myself] may be in them.
3And this is eternal life: [it means] to know (to perceive, recognize, become acquainted with, and understand) You, the only true and real God, and [likewise] to know Him, Jesus [as the] Christ (the Anointed One, the Messiah), Whom You have sent.
4I have glorified You down here on the earth by completing the work that You gave Me to do.
5And now, Father, glorify Me along with Yourself and restore Me to such majesty and honor in Your presence as I had with You before the world existed.
6I have manifested Your Name [I have revealed Your very Self, Your real Self] to the people whom You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours, and You gave them to Me, and they have obeyed and kept Your word.
7Now [at last] they know and understand that all You have given Me belongs to You [is really and truly Yours].
8For the [uttered] words that You gave Me I have given them; and they have received and accepted [them] and have come to know positively and in reality [to believe with absolute assurance] that I came forth from Your presence, and they have believed and are convinced that You did send Me.
9I am praying for them. I am not praying (requesting) for the world, but for those You have given Me, for they belong to You.
10All [things that are] Mine are Yours, and all [things that are] Yours belong to Me; and I am glorified in (through) them. [They have done Me honor; in them My glory is achieved.]
11And [now] I am no more in the world, but these are [still] in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, keep in Your Name [[a]in the knowledge of Yourself] those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We [are one].
12While I was with them, I kept and preserved them in Your Name [[b]in the knowledge and worship of You]. Those You have given Me I guarded and protected, and not one of them has perished or is lost except the son of perdition [Judas Iscariot--the one who is now doomed to destruction, destined to be lost], that the Scripture might be fulfilled.(A)
13And now I am coming to You; I say these things while I am still in the world, so that My joy may be made full and complete and perfect in them [that they may experience My delight fulfilled in them, that My enjoyment may be perfected in their own souls, that they may have My gladness within them, filling their hearts].
14I have given and delivered to them Your word (message) and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world [do not belong to the world], just as I am not of the world.
15I do not ask that You will take them out of the world, but that You will keep and protect them from the evil one.
16They are not of the world (worldly, belonging to the world), [just] as I am not of the world.
17Sanctify them [purify, consecrate, separate them for Yourself, make them holy] by the Truth; Your Word is Truth.
18Just as You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.
19And so for their sake and on their behalf I sanctify (dedicate, consecrate) Myself, that they also may be sanctified (dedicated, consecrated, made holy) in the Truth.
20Neither for these alone do I pray [it is not for their sake only that I make this request], but also for all those who will ever come to believe in (trust in, cling to, rely on) Me through their word and teaching,
21That they all may be one, [just] as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be one in Us, so that the world may believe and be convinced that You have sent Me.
22I have given to them the glory and honor which You have given Me, that they may be one [even] as We are one:
23I in them and You in Me, in order that they may become one and perfectly united, that the world may know and [definitely] recognize that You sent Me and that You have loved them [even] as You have loved Me.
24Father, I desire that they also whom You have entrusted to Me [as Your gift to Me] may be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory, which You have given Me [Your love gift to Me]; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
25O just and righteous Father, although the world has not known You and has failed to recognize You and has never acknowledged You, I have known You [continually]; and these men understand and know that You have sent Me.
26I have made Your Name known to them and revealed Your character and Your very [c]Self, and I will continue to make [You] known, that the love which You have bestowed upon Me may be in them [felt in their hearts] and that I [Myself] may be in them.
I have used www.biblegateway.com for this study, but I also love using www.blueletter.org for a more complete word study using NKJ (New King James Version) which will give you the Strongs #'s along with the definitions and Lexicon meanings.
God Bless You, Every One <3
Sz
PS I know this is a lot to take in... so please, take your time going through it and read and re-read it, like the cow chews the cud which has several stomachs to digest it... similar to how we must read and study HIS WORD.... we need time to digest what we have read and studied; then we must allow His Holy Spirit to come in and help us to understand what we have put into our hearts. He will make all things clear to us, if we give Him the chance. Open your heart to Him and He will get you through whatever it is you are going through.
If you are not going through anything right now, you will still be strengthened by His Word for another time or season, because the devil goes about like a roaring lion seeking for whom he may devour... so be ready... put your armour on, the armour of the Lord like it talks about in Ephesians chapter 6, so those fiery darts of the evil one can not penetrate!
I have purposely left some things out for you to follow-up with your own bible studies, because I really believe as it teaches in His Word that when we study for ourselves we do hear His still small voice and it is then when you hear Him that the Holy Spirit can guide you into all truth. Please make time to wait on Him in quiet, and let Him speak to your heart, too. He's just waiting for you to call out to Him. Open your heart and He will come in, if you haven't already done so, make a place for Him and He will keep His promises in your life, too.
I have used www.biblegateway.com for this study, but I also love using www.blueletter.org for a more complete word study using NKJ (New King James Version) which will give you the Strongs #'s along with the definitions and Lexicon meanings.
This is a must to listen and watch after my prayer and study yesterday, listening to this morning's sermon... it just goes perfectly! Everyone should hear this one! I could listen to it again ~ a great completion to my blog... I love how the Holy Spirit works, what was on my heart, God completed in this morning's sermon <3 Praise God <3 http://bethelchristiancenter.net/490670.ihtml make sure you listen to December 4th's Morning Sermon on the Menu under Media <3
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I am sorry to say the link I have posted above is no longer available... If you go to http://bethelchristiancenter.net/619227.ihtml You will be able to get to the link and watch sermons and archived ones as well...
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