GOD'S COVENANT PROMISES

GOD’SOD’SOD’SOD’S

COVENANTCOVENANTCOVENANTCOVENANT

PROMISESPROMISESPROMISESPROMISES

ELIJAH MITI

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God's Covenant Promises

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CONTENTSCONTENTSCONTENTSCONTENTS I amI amI amI am 7777

Covenant PromisesCovenant PromisesCovenant PromisesCovenant Promises 11111111

AmbitionAmbitionAmbitionAmbition 35353535

BusinessBusinessBusinessBusiness 39393939

Christian FellowshipChristian FellowshipChristian FellowshipChristian Fellowship 45454545

DoubtDoubtDoubtDoubt 53535353

EternityEternityEternityEternity 57575757

FulfilmentFulfilmentFulfilmentFulfilment 63636363

God’s ProvisionGod’s ProvisionGod’s ProvisionGod’s Provision 69696969

HopeHopeHopeHope 75757575

JoyJoyJoyJoy 79797979

LeadershipLeadershipLeadershipLeadership 85858585

MoneyMoneyMoneyMoney 89898989

Overcoming DifficultyOvercoming DifficultyOvercoming DifficultyOvercoming Difficulty 95959595

PurposePurposePurposePurpose 105105105105

RewardsRewardsRewardsRewards 111111111111

SuccessSuccessSuccessSuccess 117117117117

Trust and TruthTrust and TruthTrust and TruthTrust and Truth 123123123123

WisdomWisdomWisdomWisdom 135135135135

God’s SovereignityGod’s SovereignityGod’s SovereignityGod’s Sovereignity 139139139139


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This year if you are This year if you are This year if you are This year if you are OBEDIENT and Tithe OBEDIENT and Tithe OBEDIENT and Tithe OBEDIENT and Tithe

Consistently you shall not live Consistently you shall not live Consistently you shall not live Consistently you shall not live pay cheque to pay cheque, pay cheque to pay cheque, pay cheque to pay cheque, pay cheque to pay cheque,

you shall turn your ANNUAL you shall turn your ANNUAL you shall turn your ANNUAL you shall turn your ANNUAL income Into A MONTHLY income Into A MONTHLY income Into A MONTHLY income Into A MONTHLY INCOME and live in dINCOME and live in dINCOME and live in dINCOME and live in divine ivine ivine ivine Prosperity which is having Prosperity which is having Prosperity which is having Prosperity which is having

enough to bless others,DEBT enough to bless others,DEBT enough to bless others,DEBT enough to bless others,DEBT free life and open mega free life and open mega free life and open mega free life and open mega

companies in Jesus name.companies in Jesus name.companies in Jesus name.companies in Jesus name.

( Isaiah 1:19, Deutoronomy 8:18, ( Isaiah 1:19, Deutoronomy 8:18, ( Isaiah 1:19, Deutoronomy 8:18, ( Isaiah 1:19, Deutoronomy 8:18, Malachi 3:10)Malachi 3:10)Malachi 3:10)Malachi 3:10)

No matter what YOUR unreachable star is ... No matter what YOUR unreachable star is ... No matter what YOUR unreachable star is ... No matter what YOUR unreachable star is ... you must believe IT IS POSSIBLE.you must believe IT IS POSSIBLE.you must believe IT IS POSSIBLE.you must believe IT IS POSSIBLE.

Say that to yourseSay that to yourseSay that to yourseSay that to yourself every day.lf every day.lf every day.lf every day.

It IS POSSIBLE.It IS POSSIBLE.It IS POSSIBLE.It IS POSSIBLE. It IS POSSIBLE.It IS POSSIBLE.It IS POSSIBLE.It IS POSSIBLE.

Your dream is POSSIBLE ... even when you Your dream is POSSIBLE ... even when you Your dream is POSSIBLE ... even when you Your dream is POSSIBLE ... even when you have no evidence to point to.have no evidence to point to.have no evidence to point to.have no evidence to point to.

Only 2% percent of the population knows that Only 2% percent of the population knows that Only 2% percent of the population knows that Only 2% percent of the population knows that

you must believe you can live your dream you must believe you can live your dream you must believe you can live your dream you must believe you can live your dream ———— to to to to see that dream in your life.see that dream in your life.see that dream in your life.see that dream in your life.

When your desiWhen your desiWhen your desiWhen your desires are different from your res are different from your res are different from your res are different from your beliefs, you will always manifest what you beliefs, you will always manifest what you beliefs, you will always manifest what you beliefs, you will always manifest what you

believe.believe.believe.believe.

Make up your mind RIGHT NOW to develop a Make up your mind RIGHT NOW to develop a Make up your mind RIGHT NOW to develop a Make up your mind RIGHT NOW to develop a new belief every day new belief every day new belief every day new belief every day –––– to develop yourself to develop yourself to develop yourself to develop yourself

every day.every day.every day.every day.

Make up your mind Make up your mind Make up your mind Make up your mind ———— there's nothing as there's nothing as there's nothing as there's nothing as powerful as a "madepowerful as a "madepowerful as a "madepowerful as a "made----up mind"!up mind"!up mind"!up mind"!


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I AMI AMI AMI AM

“From the time you were formed in “From the time you were formed in “From the time you were formed in “From the time you were formed in your mother’s womb, you were your mother’s womb, you were your mother’s womb, you were your mother’s womb, you were already PREGNANT with your already PREGNANT with your already PREGNANT with your already PREGNANT with your

Dream and all the desires of your Dream and all the desires of your Dream and all the desires of your Dream and all the desires of your heart. You have carried that heart. You have carried that heart. You have carried that heart. You have carried that

pregnancy all your life it’s time to go pregnancy all your life it’s time to go pregnancy all your life it’s time to go pregnancy all your life it’s time to go into labour and birth that DREAM. into labour and birth that DREAM. into labour and birth that DREAM. into labour and birth that DREAM. Whatever you are askingWhatever you are askingWhatever you are askingWhatever you are asking God for God for God for God for today is already conceived in you, today is already conceived in you, today is already conceived in you, today is already conceived in you,

just ask God so that you give Birth to just ask God so that you give Birth to just ask God so that you give Birth to just ask God so that you give Birth to Your Dream. You are market for Your Dream. You are market for Your Dream. You are market for Your Dream. You are market for

greatness. ITS POSSIBLE!”greatness. ITS POSSIBLE!”greatness. ITS POSSIBLE!”greatness. ITS POSSIBLE!”

Elijah MitiElijah MitiElijah MitiElijah Miti


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I AMI AMI AMI AM

I am the salt of the earth. (Matthews 5:13)I am the salt of the earth. (Matthews 5:13)I am the salt of the earth. (Matthews 5:13)I am the salt of the earth. (Matthews 5:13)

I am the light of the world. (Matthews I am the light of the world. (Matthews I am the light of the world. (Matthews I am the light of the world. (Matthews

5:14)5:14)5:14)5:14)

I am I am I am I am a child of God. (John 1:12)a child of God. (John 1:12)a child of God. (John 1:12)a child of God. (John 1:12)

I am part of the true vine, a channel I am part of the true vine, a channel I am part of the true vine, a channel I am part of the true vine, a channel

(branch) of Christ's life. (John 15:15)(branch) of Christ's life. (John 15:15)(branch) of Christ's life. (John 15:15)(branch) of Christ's life. (John 15:15)

I am Christ's friend. (John 15:15)I am Christ's friend. (John 15:15)I am Christ's friend. (John 15:15)I am Christ's friend. (John 15:15)

I am chosen and appointed by Christ to I am chosen and appointed by Christ to I am chosen and appointed by Christ to I am chosen and appointed by Christ to

bear His fruit. (John 15:16)bear His fruit. (John 15:16)bear His fruit. (John 15:16)bear His fruit. (John 15:16)

I am a jointI am a jointI am a jointI am a joint----heir with Christ, sharing His heir with Christ, sharing His heir with Christ, sharing His heir with Christ, sharing His

inheritance with Him. (Romans 8:14inheritance with Him. (Romans 8:14inheritance with Him. (Romans 8:14inheritance with Him. (Romans 8:14----15) 15) 15) 15)

I am a temple of God. His Spirit dwells in I am a temple of God. His Spirit dwells in I am a temple of God. His Spirit dwells in I am a temple of God. His Spirit dwells in

me. (1 Corinthians 3:16)me. (1 Corinthians 3:16)me. (1 Corinthians 3:16)me. (1 Corinthians 3:16)

I am joined to the Lord and am one spirit I am joined to the Lord and am one spirit I am joined to the Lord and am one spirit I am joined to the Lord and am one spirit

with Him. (1 Corinthians 6:17)with Him. (1 Corinthians 6:17)with Him. (1 Corinthians 6:17)with Him. (1 Corinthians 6:17)

I am a member (part) of Christ's body. (1 I am a member (part) of Christ's body. (1 I am a member (part) of Christ's body. (1 I am a member (part) of Christ's body. (1

Corinthians 12:27)Corinthians 12:27)Corinthians 12:27)Corinthians 12:27)

I am a newI am a newI am a newI am a new creation. (2 Corinthians 5:17)creation. (2 Corinthians 5:17)creation. (2 Corinthians 5:17)creation. (2 Corinthians 5:17)

I am reconciled to God and am a minister I am reconciled to God and am a minister I am reconciled to God and am a minister I am reconciled to God and am a minister

of reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5:18,19)of reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5:18,19)of reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5:18,19)of reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5:18,19)

I am a saint. (Ephesians 1:1)I am a saint. (Ephesians 1:1)I am a saint. (Ephesians 1:1)I am a saint. (Ephesians 1:1)

I am blessed with every spiritual blessing I am blessed with every spiritual blessing I am blessed with every spiritual blessing I am blessed with every spiritual blessing

in heavenly places. (Ephesians 1:3)in heavenly places. (Ephesians 1:3)in heavenly places. (Ephesians 1:3)in heavenly places. (Ephesians 1:3)


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TTTThese are confessionhese are confessionhese are confessionhese are confession from God’s from God’s from God’s from God’s

word that will bring you tword that will bring you tword that will bring you tword that will bring you the he he he

following:following:following:following:

ProtectionProtectionProtectionProtection

JoyJoyJoyJoy

ProsperityProsperityProsperityProsperity

HealingHealingHealingHealing

FavourFavourFavourFavour

FinanceFinanceFinanceFinance


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PRAYER OF PRAYER OF PRAYER OF PRAYER OF ---- PSALM 23PSALM 23PSALM 23PSALM 23 A Psalm of David.A Psalm of David.A Psalm of David.A Psalm of David.

1111 The LORD The LORD The LORD The LORD isisisis my shepherd;my shepherd;my shepherd;my shepherd;

I shall not want.I shall not want.I shall not want.I shall not want. 2222 He makes me to lie down in greeHe makes me to lie down in greeHe makes me to lie down in greeHe makes me to lie down in green pastures;n pastures;n pastures;n pastures;

He leads me beside the still waters.He leads me beside the still waters.He leads me beside the still waters.He leads me beside the still waters. 3333 He restores my soul;He restores my soul;He restores my soul;He restores my soul;

He leads me in the paths of righteousness He leads me in the paths of righteousness He leads me in the paths of righteousness He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. For His name’s sake. For His name’s sake. For His name’s sake.

4444 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow

of death,of death,of death,of death, I will I will I will I will fear no evil; fear no evil; fear no evil; fear no evil;

For You For You For You For You areareareare with me; with me; with me; with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

5555 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my You prepare a table before me in the presence of my You prepare a table before me in the presence of my You prepare a table before me in the presence of my

enemies;enemies;enemies;enemies; You anoint my head with oil; You anoint my head with oil; You anoint my head with oil; You anoint my head with oil;

My cup runs over.My cup runs over.My cup runs over.My cup runs over.

6666 Surely goodnessSurely goodnessSurely goodnessSurely goodness and mercy shall follow meand mercy shall follow meand mercy shall follow meand mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; All the days of my life; All the days of my life; All the days of my life;

And I will dwellAnd I will dwellAnd I will dwellAnd I will dwell[[[[aaaa]]]] in the house of the LORD in the house of the LORD in the house of the LORD in the house of the LORD ForevForevForevForever.er.er.er.


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PRAYER OF PRAYER OF PRAYER OF PRAYER OF ---- PSALM 91PSALM 91PSALM 91PSALM 91

Safety of Abiding in the Presence of GodSafety of Abiding in the Presence of GodSafety of Abiding in the Presence of GodSafety of Abiding in the Presence of God

1111 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most HighHe who dwells in the secret place of the Most HighHe who dwells in the secret place of the Most HighHe who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2222 I will say of the LORD, “I will say of the LORD, “I will say of the LORD, “I will say of the LORD, “He isHe isHe isHe is my refuge and my my refuge and my my refuge and my my refuge and my

fortress;fortress;fortress;fortress; My GMy GMy GMy God, in Him I will trust.” od, in Him I will trust.” od, in Him I will trust.” od, in Him I will trust.”

3333 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the

fowlerfowlerfowlerfowler[[[[aaaa]]]] AndAndAndAnd from the perilous from the perilous from the perilous from the perilous pestilence.pestilence.pestilence.pestilence. 4444 He shall cover you with His feathers,He shall cover you with His feathers,He shall cover you with His feathers,He shall cover you with His feathers,

And under His wings you shall take refuge; And under His wings you shall take refuge; And under His wings you shall take refuge; And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth His truth His truth His truth shall be yourshall be yourshall be yourshall be your shield and buckler.shield and buckler.shield and buckler.shield and buckler. 5555 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,

NorNorNorNor of the arrow of the arrow of the arrow of the arrow thatthatthatthat flies by day,flies by day,flies by day,flies by day, 6666 NorNorNorNor of the pestilence of the pestilence of the pestilence of the pestilence thatthatthatthat walks in darkness,walks in darkness,walks in darkness,walks in darkness,

NorNorNorNor of the destruction of the destruction of the destruction of the destruction thatthatthatthat lays waste at noonday. lays waste at noonday. lays waste at noonday. lays waste at noonday.

7777 A thousand may fall at your side,A thousand may fall at your side,A thousand may fall at your side,A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; And ten thousand at your right hand; And ten thousand at your right hand; And ten thousand at your right hand;

ButButButBut it shall not come near you.it shall not come near you.it shall not come near you.it shall not come near you. 8888 Only withOnly withOnly withOnly with your eyes shall you look,your eyes shall you look,your eyes shall you look,your eyes shall you look,

And see the reward of the wicked. And see the reward of the wicked. And see the reward of the wicked. And see the reward of the wicked.

9999 Because you have made the LORD, Because you have made the LORD, Because you have made the LORD, Because you have made the LORD, who iswho iswho iswho is my my my my refuge,refuge,refuge,refuge,

EvenEvenEvenEven the Most High, your dwelling place,the Most High, your dwelling place,the Most High, your dwelling place,the Most High, your dwelling place, 10101010 No evil shall befall you,No evil shall befall you,No evil shall befall you,No evil shall befall you,

Nor shall any plague come near yoNor shall any plague come near yoNor shall any plague come near yoNor shall any plague come near your dwelling;ur dwelling;ur dwelling;ur dwelling; 11111111 For He shall give His angels charge over you,For He shall give His angels charge over you,For He shall give His angels charge over you,For He shall give His angels charge over you,

To keep you in all your ways.To keep you in all your ways.To keep you in all your ways.To keep you in all your ways. 12121212 In In In In theirtheirtheirtheir hands they shall bear you up,hands they shall bear you up,hands they shall bear you up,hands they shall bear you up,

Lest you dash your foot against a stone.Lest you dash your foot against a stone.Lest you dash your foot against a stone.Lest you dash your foot against a stone. 13131313 You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,

TheTheTheThe young lion and the serpent you shall trample young lion and the serpent you shall trample young lion and the serpent you shall trample young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot. underfoot. underfoot. underfoot.

14141414 “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I

will deliver him;will deliver him;will deliver him;will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My I will set him on high, because he has known My I will set him on high, because he has known My I will set him on high, because he has known My

name.name.name.name. 15151515 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;

I I I I will bewill bewill bewill be with him in trouble; with him in trouble; with him in trouble; with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him.I will deliver him and honor him.I will deliver him and honor him.I will deliver him and honor him.


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16161616 With long life I will satisfy him,With long life I will satisfy him,With long life I will satisfy him,With long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation.”And show him My salvation.”And show him My salvation.”And show him My salvation.”

PRAYER OF PRAYER OF PRAYER OF PRAYER OF ---- PSALM 103PSALM 103PSALM 103PSALM 103

A PsalmA PsalmA PsalmA Psalm of David.of David.of David.of David.

1111 Bless the LORD, O my soul;Bless the LORD, O my soul;Bless the LORD, O my soul;Bless the LORD, O my soul;

And all that is wiAnd all that is wiAnd all that is wiAnd all that is within me, thin me, thin me, thin me, blessblessblessbless His holy name!His holy name!His holy name!His holy name! 2222 Bless the LORD, O my soul,Bless the LORD, O my soul,Bless the LORD, O my soul,Bless the LORD, O my soul,

And forget not all His benefits:And forget not all His benefits:And forget not all His benefits:And forget not all His benefits: 3333 Who forgives all your iniquities,Who forgives all your iniquities,Who forgives all your iniquities,Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,Who heals all your diseases,Who heals all your diseases,Who heals all your diseases,

4444 Who redeems your life from destruction,Who redeems your life from destruction,Who redeems your life from destruction,Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingWho crowns you with lovingWho crowns you with lovingWho crowns you with loving .,m .,m .,m .,m

????kindness and tender mercies,kindness and tender mercies,kindness and tender mercies,kindness and tender mercies, 5555 Who satisfies your mouth with good Who satisfies your mouth with good Who satisfies your mouth with good Who satisfies your mouth with good things,things,things,things,

So thatSo thatSo thatSo that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

6666 The LORD executes righteousnessThe LORD executes righteousnessThe LORD executes righteousnessThe LORD executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed.And justice for all who are oppressed.And justice for all who are oppressed.And justice for all who are oppressed.

7777 He made known His wayHe made known His wayHe made known His wayHe made known His ways to Moses,s to Moses,s to Moses,s to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel.His acts to the children of Israel.His acts to the children of Israel.His acts to the children of Israel. 8888 The LORD The LORD The LORD The LORD isisisis merciful and gracious,merciful and gracious,merciful and gracious,merciful and gracious,

Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. 9999 He will not always strive He will not always strive He will not always strive He will not always strive with us,with us,with us,with us,

Nor will He keep Nor will He keep Nor will He keep Nor will He keep His angerHis angerHis angerHis anger forever.forever.forever.forever. 10101010 He has not dealt with us aHe has not dealt with us aHe has not dealt with us aHe has not dealt with us according to our sins,ccording to our sins,ccording to our sins,ccording to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities. Nor punished us according to our iniquities. Nor punished us according to our iniquities. Nor punished us according to our iniquities.


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11111111 For as the heavens are high above the earth,For as the heavens are high above the earth,For as the heavens are high above the earth,For as the heavens are high above the earth,

SoSoSoSo great is His mercy toward those who fear great is His mercy toward those who fear great is His mercy toward those who fear great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;Him;Him;Him;

12121212 As far as the east is from the west,As far as the east is from the west,As far as the east is from the west,As far as the east is from the west, SoSoSoSo far hasfar hasfar hasfar has He removed our transgressions from He removed our transgressions from He removed our transgressions from He removed our transgressions from

us.us.us.us. 13131313 As a father pities As a father pities As a father pities As a father pities hishishishis children,children,children,children,

SoSoSoSo the LORD pities those who fear Him.the LORD pities those who fear Him.the LORD pities those who fear Him.the LORD pities those who fear Him. 14141414 For He knows our frame;For He knows our frame;For He knows our frame;For He knows our frame;

He remembers that we He remembers that we He remembers that we He remembers that we areareareare dust. dust. dust. dust.

15151515 As forAs forAs forAs for man, his days man, his days man, his days man, his days areareareare like grass;like grass;like grass;like grass; AsAsAsAs a flower of the field, so he flourishes.a flower of the field, so he flourishes.a flower of the field, so he flourishes.a flower of the field, so he flourishes. 16161616 For the wind passes over it, and it is gone,For the wind passes over it, and it is gone,For the wind passes over it, and it is gone,For the wind passes over it, and it is gone, And its place remembers it no more.And its place remembers it no more.And its place remembers it no more.And its place remembers it no more.[[[[aaaa]]]]

17171717 But the mercy of the LORD But the mercy of the LORD But the mercy of the LORD But the mercy of the LORD isisisis from everlasting to from everlasting to from everlasting to from everlasting to everlastingeverlastingeverlastingeverlasting

On those who fear Him, On those who fear Him, On those who fear Him, On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children,And His righteousness to children’s children,And His righteousness to children’s children,And His righteousness to children’s children,

18181818 To such as keep His covenant,To such as keep His covenant,To such as keep His covenant,To such as keep His covenant, And to those who remember His commandments And to those who remember His commandments And to those who remember His commandments And to those who remember His commandments

to do thto do thto do thto do them. em. em. em.

19191919 The LORD has established His throne in heaven,The LORD has established His throne in heaven,The LORD has established His throne in heaven,The LORD has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all. And His kingdom rules over all. And His kingdom rules over all. And His kingdom rules over all.

20202020 Bless the LORD, you His angels,Bless the LORD, you His angels,Bless the LORD, you His angels,Bless the LORD, you His angels, Who excel in strength, who do His word, Who excel in strength, who do His word, Who excel in strength, who do His word, Who excel in strength, who do His word,

Heeding the voice of His word.Heeding the voice of His word.Heeding the voice of His word.Heeding the voice of His word. 21212121 Bless tBless tBless tBless the LORD, all he LORD, all he LORD, all he LORD, all youyouyouyou His hosts,His hosts,His hosts,His hosts,

YouYouYouYou ministers of His, who do His pleasure.ministers of His, who do His pleasure.ministers of His, who do His pleasure.ministers of His, who do His pleasure. 22222222 Bless the LORD, all His works,Bless the LORD, all His works,Bless the LORD, all His works,Bless the LORD, all His works,

In all places of His dominion. In all places of His dominion. In all places of His dominion. In all places of His dominion.

Bless the LORD, O my soul!Bless the LORD, O my soul!Bless the LORD, O my soul!Bless the LORD, O my soul!


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DECLARATION DECLARATION DECLARATION DECLARATION ISAIAH 54ISAIAH 54ISAIAH 54ISAIAH 54

A Perpetual Covenant of A Perpetual Covenant of A Perpetual Covenant of A Perpetual Covenant of PeacePeacePeacePeace

1111 “Sing, O barren,“Sing, O barren,“Sing, O barren,“Sing, O barren, You You You You whowhowhowho have not borne! have not borne! have not borne! have not borne!

Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, You You You You whowhowhowho have not labored with child! have not labored with child! have not labored with child! have not labored with child!

For more For more For more For more areareareare the children of the desolate the children of the desolate the children of the desolate the children of the desolate Than the children of the married woman,” says the Than the children of the married woman,” says the Than the children of the married woman,” says the Than the children of the married woman,” says the

LOLOLOLORD. RD. RD. RD. 2222 “ Enlarge the place of your tent, “ Enlarge the place of your tent, “ Enlarge the place of your tent, “ Enlarge the place of your tent,

And let them stretch out the curtains of your And let them stretch out the curtains of your And let them stretch out the curtains of your And let them stretch out the curtains of your dwellings; dwellings; dwellings; dwellings;

Do not spare; Do not spare; Do not spare; Do not spare; Lengthen your cords, Lengthen your cords, Lengthen your cords, Lengthen your cords,

And strengthen your stakes. And strengthen your stakes. And strengthen your stakes. And strengthen your stakes. 3333 For you shall expand to the right and to the left,For you shall expand to the right and to the left,For you shall expand to the right and to the left,For you shall expand to the right and to the left, And your descendants will inherit the nations, And your descendants will inherit the nations, And your descendants will inherit the nations, And your descendants will inherit the nations,

And make the desolate cities inhabited. And make the desolate cities inhabited. And make the desolate cities inhabited. And make the desolate cities inhabited. 4444 “ Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed; “ Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed; “ Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed; “ Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed;

Neither be disgraced, for you will not be put to Neither be disgraced, for you will not be put to Neither be disgraced, for you will not be put to Neither be disgraced, for you will not be put to shame; shame; shame; shame;

For you will forget the shame For you will forget the shame For you will forget the shame For you will forget the shame of your youth, of your youth, of your youth, of your youth, And will not remember the reproach of your And will not remember the reproach of your And will not remember the reproach of your And will not remember the reproach of your

widowhood anymore. widowhood anymore. widowhood anymore. widowhood anymore. 5555 For your Maker For your Maker For your Maker For your Maker isisisis your husband, your husband, your husband, your husband, The LORD of hosts The LORD of hosts The LORD of hosts The LORD of hosts isisisis His name; His name; His name; His name;

And your Redeemer And your Redeemer And your Redeemer And your Redeemer isisisis the Holy One of Israel; the Holy One of Israel; the Holy One of Israel; the Holy One of Israel; He is called the God of the wholeHe is called the God of the wholeHe is called the God of the wholeHe is called the God of the whole earth. earth. earth. earth.

6666 For the LORD has called you For the LORD has called you For the LORD has called you For the LORD has called you Like a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit, Like a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit, Like a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit, Like a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit, Like a youthful wife when you were refused,” Like a youthful wife when you were refused,” Like a youthful wife when you were refused,” Like a youthful wife when you were refused,”

Says your God. Says your God. Says your God. Says your God. 7777 “ For a mere moment I have forsaken you, “ For a mere moment I have forsaken you, “ For a mere moment I have forsaken you, “ For a mere moment I have forsaken you,

But with great mercies I wBut with great mercies I wBut with great mercies I wBut with great mercies I will gather you. ill gather you. ill gather you. ill gather you. 8888 With a little wrath I hid My face from you for a With a little wrath I hid My face from you for a With a little wrath I hid My face from you for a With a little wrath I hid My face from you for a

moment; moment; moment; moment; But with everlasting kindness I will have mercy on But with everlasting kindness I will have mercy on But with everlasting kindness I will have mercy on But with everlasting kindness I will have mercy on

you,” you,” you,” you,” Says the LORD, your Redeemer. Says the LORD, your Redeemer. Says the LORD, your Redeemer. Says the LORD, your Redeemer.

9999 “ For this “ For this “ For this “ For this isisisis like the waters of Noah to Me; like the waters of Noah to Me; like the waters of Noah to Me; like the waters of Noah to Me; For as I hFor as I hFor as I hFor as I have sworn ave sworn ave sworn ave sworn

That the waters of Noah would no longer cover the That the waters of Noah would no longer cover the That the waters of Noah would no longer cover the That the waters of Noah would no longer cover the earth, earth, earth, earth,

So have I sworn So have I sworn So have I sworn So have I sworn That I would not be angry with you, nor rebuke That I would not be angry with you, nor rebuke That I would not be angry with you, nor rebuke That I would not be angry with you, nor rebuke

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10101010 For the mountains shall depart For the mountains shall depart For the mountains shall depart For the mountains shall depart And the hills be removed, And the hills be removed, And the hills be removed, And the hills be removed,

But My kindness shBut My kindness shBut My kindness shBut My kindness shall not depart from you, all not depart from you, all not depart from you, all not depart from you, Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,” Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,” Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,” Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,”

Says the LORD, who has mercy on you. Says the LORD, who has mercy on you. Says the LORD, who has mercy on you. Says the LORD, who has mercy on you. 11111111 “ O you afflicted one, “ O you afflicted one, “ O you afflicted one, “ O you afflicted one,

Tossed with tempest, Tossed with tempest, Tossed with tempest, Tossed with tempest, andandandand not comforted, not comforted, not comforted, not comforted, Behold, I will lay your stones with colorful gemBehold, I will lay your stones with colorful gemBehold, I will lay your stones with colorful gemBehold, I will lay your stones with colorful gems, s, s, s,

And lay your foundations with sapphires. And lay your foundations with sapphires. And lay your foundations with sapphires. And lay your foundations with sapphires. 12121212 I will make your pinnacles of rubies, I will make your pinnacles of rubies, I will make your pinnacles of rubies, I will make your pinnacles of rubies,

Your gates of crystal, Your gates of crystal, Your gates of crystal, Your gates of crystal, And all your walls of precious stones. And all your walls of precious stones. And all your walls of precious stones. And all your walls of precious stones.

13131313 All your children All your children All your children All your children shall beshall beshall beshall be taught by the LORD, taught by the LORD, taught by the LORD, taught by the LORD, And great And great And great And great shallshallshallshall bebebebe the peace of your children. the peace of your children. the peace of your children. the peace of your children. 14141414 In righteousness you shall be established; In righteousness you shall be established; In righteousness you shall be established; In righteousness you shall be established;

You shall be far from oppression, for you shall not You shall be far from oppression, for you shall not You shall be far from oppression, for you shall not You shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear; fear; fear; fear;

And from terror, for it shall not come near you. And from terror, for it shall not come near you. And from terror, for it shall not come near you. And from terror, for it shall not come near you. 15151515 Indeed they shall surely assemble, Indeed they shall surely assemble, Indeed they shall surely assemble, Indeed they shall surely assemble, butbutbutbut not not not not

because of Me. because of Me. because of Me. because of Me. Whoever assembles against you shall fall for your Whoever assembles against you shall fall for your Whoever assembles against you shall fall for your Whoever assembles against you shall fall for your

sake. sake. sake. sake. 16161616 “ Behold, I have created the blacksmith “ Behold, I have created the blacksmith “ Behold, I have created the blacksmith “ Behold, I have created the blacksmith

Who blows the coals in the fire, Who blows the coals in the fire, Who blows the coals in the fire, Who blows the coals in the fire, Who brings forth an instrument for his work; Who brings forth an instrument for his work; Who brings forth an instrument for his work; Who brings forth an instrument for his work; And I have created the And I have created the And I have created the And I have created the spoiler to destroy. spoiler to destroy. spoiler to destroy. spoiler to destroy.

17171717 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, No weapon formed against you shall prosper, No weapon formed against you shall prosper, No weapon formed against you shall prosper,

And every tongue And every tongue And every tongue And every tongue whichwhichwhichwhich rises against you in rises against you in rises against you in rises against you in judgment judgment judgment judgment

You shall condemn. You shall condemn. You shall condemn. You shall condemn. This This This This isisisis the heritage of the servants of the LORD, the heritage of the servants of the LORD, the heritage of the servants of the LORD, the heritage of the servants of the LORD,

And their righteousness And their righteousness And their righteousness And their righteousness isisisis fromfromfromfrom Me,” Me,” Me,” Me,” Says the LORD.Says the LORD.Says the LORD.Says the LORD.


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HOLY GHOST PRAYERSHOLY GHOST PRAYERSHOLY GHOST PRAYERSHOLY GHOST PRAYERS

EPHESIANS 1:16EPHESIANS 1:16EPHESIANS 1:16EPHESIANS 1:16----23232323

DDDDo not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of o not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of o not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of o not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: you in my prayers: you in my prayers: you in my prayers: 17171717 that the God of our Lord Jesus that the God of our Lord Jesus that the God of our Lord Jesus that the God of our Lord Jesus

Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revewisdom and revewisdom and revewisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, lation in the knowledge of Him, lation in the knowledge of Him, lation in the knowledge of Him, 18181818 the the the the eyes of your understandingeyes of your understandingeyes of your understandingeyes of your understanding[[[[aaaa]]]] being enlightened; that being enlightened; that being enlightened; that being enlightened; that

you may know what is the hopeyou may know what is the hopeyou may know what is the hopeyou may know what is the hope of His calling, what are of His calling, what are of His calling, what are of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19191919

and what and what and what and what isisisis the exceeding greatness of His power the exceeding greatness of His power the exceeding greatness of His power the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His toward us who believe, according to the working of His toward us who believe, according to the working of His toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power mighty power mighty power mighty power 20202020 which He worked in Christ when He which He worked in Christ when He which He worked in Christ when He which He worked in Christ when He raised Him fromraised Him fromraised Him fromraised Him from the dead and seated the dead and seated the dead and seated the dead and seated HimHimHimHim at His right at His right at His right at His right

hand in the heavenly hand in the heavenly hand in the heavenly hand in the heavenly places,places,places,places, 21212121 far above all principality far above all principality far above all principality far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name and power and might and dominion, and every name and power and might and dominion, and every name and power and might and dominion, and every name

that is named, not only in this age but also in that that is named, not only in this age but also in that that is named, not only in this age but also in that that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. which is to come. which is to come. which is to come.

22222222 And He put all And He put all And He put all And He put all thingsthingsthingsthings under His feeunder His feeunder His feeunder His feet, and gave Him t, and gave Him t, and gave Him t, and gave Him to to to to bebebebe head over all head over all head over all head over all thingsthingsthingsthings to the church, to the church, to the church, to the church, 23232323 which is His which is His which is His which is His

body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.


EPHESIANS 3:14EPHESIANS 3:14EPHESIANS 3:14EPHESIANS 3:14----20202020

Appreciation of the MysteryAppreciation of the MysteryAppreciation of the MysteryAppreciation of the Mystery

14141414 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our LordLordLordLord Jesus Christ,Jesus Christ,Jesus Christ,Jesus Christ,[[[[cccc]]]] 15151515 from whom the whole family in from whom the whole family in from whom the whole family in from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, heaven and earth is named, heaven and earth is named, heaven and earth is named, 16161616 that He would grant you, that He would grant you, that He would grant you, that He would grant you, according to the riaccording to the riaccording to the riaccording to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened ches of His glory, to be strengthened ches of His glory, to be strengthened ches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, with might through His Spirit in the inner man, with might through His Spirit in the inner man, with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17171717 that that that that

Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, being rooted and grounded in love, being rooted and grounded in love, being rooted and grounded in love, 18181818 may be able to may be able to may be able to may be able to comprehend with all the saints what comprehend with all the saints what comprehend with all the saints what comprehend with all the saints what isisisis the width andthe width andthe width andthe width and length and depth and heightlength and depth and heightlength and depth and heightlength and depth and height———— 19191919 to know the love of to know the love of to know the love of to know the love of

Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. with all the fullness of God. with all the fullness of God. with all the fullness of God.

20202020 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to

the power that worthe power that worthe power that worthe power that works in us, ks in us, ks in us, ks in us, 21212121 to Him to Him to Him to Him bebebebe glory in the glory in the glory in the glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and

ever. ever. ever. ever. Amen.Amen.Amen.Amen.


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COLOSSIANS COLOSSIANS COLOSSIANS COLOSSIANS 1:91:91:91:9----11111111

Preeminence of ChristPreeminence of ChristPreeminence of ChristPreeminence of Christ

9999 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, not cease to pray for you, not cease to pray for you, not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be and to ask that you may be and to ask that you may be and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; spiritual understanding; spiritual understanding; spiritual understanding; 10101010 that you may walk worthy of that you may walk worthy of that you may walk worthy of that you may walk worthy of

the Lord, fully pleasing the Lord, fully pleasing the Lord, fully pleasing the Lord, fully pleasing Him,Him,Him,Him, being fruitful in every being fruitful in every being fruitful in every being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11111111 strengthenstrengthenstrengthenstrengthened with all might, according to His glorious ed with all might, according to His glorious ed with all might, according to His glorious ed with all might, according to His glorious

power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy;power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy;power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy;power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy;

1 1 1 1 THESSALONIANSTHESSALONIANSTHESSALONIANSTHESSALONIANS 5:235:235:235:23

Blessing and AdmonitionBlessing and AdmonitionBlessing and AdmonitionBlessing and Admonition

23232323 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you

completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body

be pbe pbe pbe preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord reserved blameless at the coming of our Lord reserved blameless at the coming of our Lord reserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.Jesus Christ.Jesus Christ.Jesus Christ.

MARK MARK MARK MARK 16:1716:1716:1716:17

And these signs will follow those who believe: In My And these signs will follow those who believe: In My And these signs will follow those who believe: In My And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with name they will cast out demons; they will speak with name they will cast out demons; they will speak with name they will cast out demons; they will speak with

new tongues;new tongues;new tongues;new tongues;

MATTHEW MATTHEW MATTHEW MATTHEW 18:1818:1818:1818:18

“Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on e“Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on e“Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on e“Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth arth arth arth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on

earth will be loosed in heaven.earth will be loosed in heaven.earth will be loosed in heaven.earth will be loosed in heaven.

EPHESIANSEPHESIANSEPHESIANSEPHESIANS 4:274:274:274:27

nor give place to the devil.nor give place to the devil.nor give place to the devil.nor give place to the devil.

1 JOHN 4:41 JOHN 4:41 JOHN 4:41 JOHN 4:4


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You are of God, little children, and have overcome You are of God, little children, and have overcome You are of God, little children, and have overcome You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who them, because He who is in you is greater than he who them, because He who is in you is greater than he who them, because He who is in you is greater than he who

is is is is in the world.in the world.in the world.in the world.

Our Testimony is:Our Testimony is:Our Testimony is:Our Testimony is:

1 JOHN 5;11 JOHN 5;11 JOHN 5;11 JOHN 5;1

Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also

loves him who is begotten of Him.loves him who is begotten of Him.loves him who is begotten of Him.loves him who is begotten of Him.

1 John 5:41 John 5:41 John 5:41 John 5:4

For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is this is this is this is the victory that has overcome the worldthe victory that has overcome the worldthe victory that has overcome the worldthe victory that has overcome the world————our our our our

faith.faith.faith.faith.

1 JOHN 5:181 JOHN 5:181 JOHN 5:181 JOHN 5:18

We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself,he who has been born of God keeps himself,he who has been born of God keeps himself,he who has been born of God keeps himself,[[[[eeee]]]] and the and the and the and the

wicked one does not touch him.wicked one does not touch him.wicked one does not touch him.wicked one does not touch him.

Pray in Wisdom in the SpiritPray in Wisdom in the SpiritPray in Wisdom in the SpiritPray in Wisdom in the Spirit

1 CO1 CO1 CO1 CORINTHIAN 2:7RINTHIAN 2:7RINTHIAN 2:7RINTHIAN 2:7

But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden hidden hidden hidden wisdomwisdomwisdomwisdom which God ordained before the ages which God ordained before the ages which God ordained before the ages which God ordained before the ages

for our glory,for our glory,for our glory,for our glory,

COLOSSIANSCOLOSSIANSCOLOSSIANSCOLOSSIANS 2:22:22:22:2----3333

TTTThat their hearts may be encouraged, being knit hat their hearts may be encouraged, being knit hat their hearts may be encouraged, being knit hat their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and together in love, and together in love, and together in love, and attainingattainingattainingattaining to all riches of the full to all riches of the full to all riches of the full to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father andmystery of God, both of the Father andmystery of God, both of the Father andmystery of God, both of the Father and[[[[aaaa]]]] of Christ, of Christ, of Christ, of Christ, 3333 in in in in

whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.knowledge.knowledge.knowledge.


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These are Covenant PromisesThese are Covenant PromisesThese are Covenant PromisesThese are Covenant Promises through:through:through:through:

Blood Blood Blood Blood Ressurection Ressurection Ressurection Ressurection

GlorificatioGlorificatioGlorificatioGlorificationnnn of Jesus Christof Jesus Christof Jesus Christof Jesus Christ Our Lord Our Lord Our Lord Our Lord and Saviourand Saviourand Saviourand Saviour

Pray alwaysPray alwaysPray alwaysPray always!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE RESULTS OF THESE PRAYERSTHE RESULTS OF THESE PRAYERSTHE RESULTS OF THESE PRAYERSTHE RESULTS OF THESE PRAYERS

Deutoronomy 11:21Deutoronomy 11:21Deutoronomy 11:21Deutoronomy 11:21

TTTThat your days and the days of your children may be hat your days and the days of your children may be hat your days and the days of your children may be hat your days and the days of your children may be multiplied in the land of which the LORD swore to your multiplied in the land of which the LORD swore to your multiplied in the land of which the LORD swore to your multiplied in the land of which the LORD swore to your

fathers to give them, like the days of the heavens fathers to give them, like the days of the heavens fathers to give them, like the days of the heavens fathers to give them, like the days of the heavens above the earth.above the earth.above the earth.above the earth.

Hallelujah You are healedYou are healedYou are healedYou are healed

Have JoyHave JoyHave JoyHave Joy Receive the anointingReceive the anointingReceive the anointingReceive the anointing

Speak in the spiritSpeak in the spiritSpeak in the spiritSpeak in the spirit Be happyBe happyBe happyBe happy

Live in ProsperityLive in ProsperityLive in ProsperityLive in Prosperity Be blessedBe blessedBe blessedBe blessed

Be filled with the Holy SpiritBe filled with the Holy SpiritBe filled with the Holy SpiritBe filled with the Holy Spirit In Jesus Name In Jesus Name In Jesus Name In Jesus Name

Amen !Amen !Amen !Amen !


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AmbitionAmbitionAmbitionAmbition

"Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold "Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold "Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold "Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of of of of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."Christ Jesus."Christ Jesus."Christ Jesus."Philippians 3:13Philippians 3:13Philippians 3:13Philippians 3:13----14141414

"Do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, "Do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, "Do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, "Do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not keep worrying. For all these things the and do not keep worrying. For all these things the and do not keep worrying. For all these things the and do not keep worrying. For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seeknations of the world eagerly seeknations of the world eagerly seeknations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father ; but your Father ; but your Father ; but your Father knows that you need these things. But seek His knows that you need these things. But seek His knows that you need these things. But seek His knows that you need these things. But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you." kingdom, and these things will be added to you." kingdom, and these things will be added to you." kingdom, and these things will be added to you." Luke Luke Luke Luke 12:2912:2912:2912:29----31313131

"So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the"So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the"So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the"So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions traditions traditions traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us."by letter from us."by letter from us."by letter from us."2 Thes2 Thes2 Thes2 Thessalonians 2:15salonians 2:15salonians 2:15salonians 2:15

"The greatest among you shall be your servant. "The greatest among you shall be your servant. "The greatest among you shall be your servant. "The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted."whoever humbles himself shall be exalted."whoever humbles himself shall be exalted."whoever humbles himself shall be exalted."Matthew Matthew Matthew Matthew 23:1123:1123:1123:11----12121212

"You sh"You sh"You sh"You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall all not covet your neighbor's house; you shall all not covet your neighbor's house; you shall all not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife or his male servant or not covet your neighbor's wife or his male servant or not covet your neighbor's wife or his male servant or not covet your neighbor's wife or his male servant or his female servant or his ox or his donkey or anything his female servant or his ox or his donkey or anything his female servant or his ox or his donkey or anything his female servant or his ox or his donkey or anything that belongs to your neighbor."that belongs to your neighbor."that belongs to your neighbor."that belongs to your neighbor."Exodus 20:17Exodus 20:17Exodus 20:17Exodus 20:17

"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might."might."might."might."Ecclesiastes 9:10Ecclesiastes 9:10Ecclesiastes 9:10Ecclesiastes 9:10

"We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long "We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long "We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long "We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; nightas it is day; nightas it is day; nightas it is day; night is coming when no one can is coming when no one can is coming when no one can is coming when no one can work."work."work."work."John 9:4John 9:4John 9:4John 9:4

"This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; "This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; "This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; "This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching accurately the thingteaching accurately the thingteaching accurately the thingteaching accurately the things concerning Jesus, s concerning Jesus, s concerning Jesus, s concerning Jesus, being acquainted only with the baptism of John."being acquainted only with the baptism of John."being acquainted only with the baptism of John."being acquainted only with the baptism of John."Acts Acts Acts Acts 18:2518:2518:2518:25

"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in but only one receives the prize? Run in but only one receives the prize? Run in but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that such a way that such a way that such a way that you may win."you may win."you may win."you may win."1 Corinthians 9:241 Corinthians 9:241 Corinthians 9:241 Corinthians 9:24

"Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and "Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and "Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and "Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory; and he said tglory; and he said tglory; and he said tglory; and he said to Him, 'All these things I will give o Him, 'All these things I will give o Him, 'All these things I will give o Him, 'All these things I will give You, if You fall down and worship me.' Then Jesus You, if You fall down and worship me.' Then Jesus You, if You fall down and worship me.' Then Jesus You, if You fall down and worship me.' Then Jesus said to him, 'Go, Satan! For it is written, "You shall said to him, 'Go, Satan! For it is written, "You shall said to him, 'Go, Satan! For it is written, "You shall said to him, 'Go, Satan! For it is written, "You shall worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only."'"worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only."'"worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only."'"worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only."'" Matthew 4:8Matthew 4:8Matthew 4:8Matthew 4:8----10101010

"Earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a "Earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a "Earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a "Earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more excellent way."still more excellent way."still more excellent way."still more excellent way."1 Corinthians 12:311 Corinthians 12:311 Corinthians 12:311 Corinthians 12:31

"How can you believe, when you receive gl"How can you believe, when you receive gl"How can you believe, when you receive gl"How can you believe, when you receive glory from ory from ory from ory from one another and you do not seek the glory that is from one another and you do not seek the glory that is from one another and you do not seek the glory that is from one another and you do not seek the glory that is from the one and only God?"the one and only God?"the one and only God?"the one and only God?"John 5:44John 5:44John 5:44John 5:44


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BusinessBusinessBusinessBusiness "This book of the law shall not depart"This book of the law shall not depart"This book of the law shall not depart"This book of the law shall not depart from your from your from your from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is that you may be careful to do according to all that is that you may be careful to do according to all that is that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way written in it; for then you will make your way written in it; for then you will make your way written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success."prosperous, and then you will have success."prosperous, and then you will have success."prosperous, and then you will have success."Joshua 1:8Joshua 1:8Joshua 1:8Joshua 1:8

"Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One "Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One "Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One "Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, 'I am the LORD your God, who teaches you of Israel, 'I am the LORD your God, who teaches you of Israel, 'I am the LORD your God, who teaches you of Israel, 'I am the LORD your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you in thto profit, who leads you in thto profit, who leads you in thto profit, who leads you in the way you should e way you should e way you should e way you should go.'"go.'"go.'"go.'"Isaiah 48:17Isaiah 48:17Isaiah 48:17Isaiah 48:17

"Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper "Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper "Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper "Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and beand beand beand be in good health, just as your soul prospers."in good health, just as your soul prospers."in good health, just as your soul prospers."in good health, just as your soul prospers."3 3 3 3 John 1:2John 1:2John 1:2John 1:2

"You shall remember the LORD your God, fo"You shall remember the LORD your God, fo"You shall remember the LORD your God, fo"You shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He r it is He r it is He r it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day."as it is this day."as it is this day."as it is this day."Deuteronomy 8:18Deuteronomy 8:18Deuteronomy 8:18Deuteronomy 8:18

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways on your own understanding. In all your ways on your own understanding. In all your ways on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths

straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear thestraight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear thestraight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear thestraight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. It will be healing to LORD and turn away from evil. It will be healing to LORD and turn away from evil. It will be healing to LORD and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your body and refreshment to your bones. Honor the your body and refreshment to your bones. Honor the your body and refreshment to your bones. Honor the your body and refreshment to your bones. Honor the LORD from your wealth and from the first of all your LORD from your wealth and from the first of all your LORD from your wealth and from the first of all your LORD from your wealth and from the first of all your produce; so your barns will be filled with plenty and produce; so your barns will be filled with plenty and produce; so your barns will be filled with plenty and produce; so your barns will be filled with plenty and your vats will overflow with new wine.your vats will overflow with new wine.your vats will overflow with new wine.your vats will overflow with new wine. Proverbs 3:5Proverbs 3:5Proverbs 3:5Proverbs 3:5----10101010

"You will prosper, if you are careful to observe the "You will prosper, if you are careful to observe the "You will prosper, if you are careful to observe the "You will prosper, if you are careful to observe the statutes and the ordinances wstatutes and the ordinances wstatutes and the ordinances wstatutes and the ordinances which the LORD hich the LORD hich the LORD hich the LORD commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and courageous, do not fear nor be dismayed."courageous, do not fear nor be dismayed."courageous, do not fear nor be dismayed."courageous, do not fear nor be dismayed."1 Chronicles 1 Chronicles 1 Chronicles 1 Chronicles 22:1322:1322:1322:13

"How blessed is the man who does not walk in the "How blessed is the man who does not walk in the "How blessed is the man who does not walk in the "How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and nighnighnighnight. He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of t. He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of t. He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of t. He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers.does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers.does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers.does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers. Psalm 1:Psalm 1:Psalm 1:Psalm 1:1111----3333

"Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."these things will be added to you."these things will be added to you."these things will be added to you."Matthew 6:33Matthew 6:33Matthew 6:33Matthew 6:33

"Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will "Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will "Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will "Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be established.be established.be established.be established.""""Proverbs 16:3Proverbs 16:3Proverbs 16:3Proverbs 16:3


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"By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is "By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is "By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is "By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge the rooms are filled established; and by knowledge the rooms are filled established; and by knowledge the rooms are filled established; and by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches."with all precious and pleasant riches."with all precious and pleasant riches."with all precious and pleasant riches."Proverbs 24:3Proverbs 24:3Proverbs 24:3Proverbs 24:3----4444

"I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, "I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, "I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, "I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man. Keep the charge therefore, and show yourself a man. Keep the charge therefore, and show yourself a man. Keep the charge therefore, and show yourself a man. Keep the charge of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, to keep of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, to keep of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, to keep of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His cHis statutes, His cHis statutes, His cHis statutes, His commandments, His ordinances, and ommandments, His ordinances, and ommandments, His ordinances, and ommandments, His ordinances, and His testimonies, according to what is written in the Law His testimonies, according to what is written in the Law His testimonies, according to what is written in the Law His testimonies, according to what is written in the Law of Moses, that you may succeed in all that you do and of Moses, that you may succeed in all that you do and of Moses, that you may succeed in all that you do and of Moses, that you may succeed in all that you do and wherever you turn."wherever you turn."wherever you turn."wherever you turn."1 Kings 2:21 Kings 2:21 Kings 2:21 Kings 2:2----3333

"If they hear and serve Him, they will end their days in "If they hear and serve Him, they will end their days in "If they hear and serve Him, they will end their days in "If they hear and serve Him, they will end their days in prosperity and their years in pleasures."prosperity and their years in pleasures."prosperity and their years in pleasures."prosperity and their years in pleasures."Job 36:11Job 36:11Job 36:11Job 36:11

"Masters grant to your slaves justice and fairness, "Masters grant to your slaves justice and fairness, "Masters grant to your slaves justice and fairness, "Masters grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing thaknowing thaknowing thaknowing that you too have a Master in t you too have a Master in t you too have a Master in t you too have a Master in heaven."heaven."heaven."heaven."Colossians 4:1Colossians 4:1Colossians 4:1Colossians 4:1

"We urge you, brethren, to excel still more, and to "We urge you, brethren, to excel still more, and to "We urge you, brethren, to excel still more, and to "We urge you, brethren, to excel still more, and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own busineyour own busineyour own busineyour own business and work with your hands, just as ss and work with your hands, just as ss and work with your hands, just as ss and work with your hands, just as we commanded you, so that you will behave properly we commanded you, so that you will behave properly we commanded you, so that you will behave properly we commanded you, so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need."toward outsiders and not be in any need."toward outsiders and not be in any need."toward outsiders and not be in any need."1 1 1 1 Thessalonians 4:10Thessalonians 4:10Thessalonians 4:10Thessalonians 4:10----12121212


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"What we have seen and heard we proclaim to you "What we have seen and heard we proclaim to you "What we have seen and heard we proclaim to you "What we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ. But if we walk in the light as He Son Jesus Christ. But if we walk in the light as He Son Jesus Christ. But if we walk in the light as He Son Jesus Christ. But if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the lHimself is in the lHimself is in the lHimself is in the light, we have fellowship with one ight, we have fellowship with one ight, we have fellowship with one ight, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin."from all sin."from all sin."from all sin."1 John 1:3,71 John 1:3,71 John 1:3,71 John 1:3,7

"Walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave "Walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave "Walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave "Walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave HimselfHimselfHimselfHimself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.a fragrant aroma.a fragrant aroma.a fragrant aroma.

"Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and "Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and "Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and "Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord...because we are members of His heart to the Lord...because we are members of His heart to the Lord...because we are members of His heart to the Lord...because we are members of His body."body."body."body."Ephesians 5:2,19,30Ephesians 5:2,19,30Ephesians 5:2,19,30Ephesians 5:2,19,30

"Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all "Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all "Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all "Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotwisdom teaching and admonishing one anotwisdom teaching and admonishing one anotwisdom teaching and admonishing one another with her with her with her with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God."thankfulness in your hearts to God."thankfulness in your hearts to God."thankfulness in your hearts to God."Colossians 3:16Colossians 3:16Colossians 3:16Colossians 3:16

"That their hearts may be encouraged, having been "That their hearts may be encouraged, having been "That their hearts may be encouraged, having been "That their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, comes from the full assurance of understanding, comes from the full assurance of understanding, comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is, resulting in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is, resulting in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is, resulting in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is, Christ Himself."Christ Himself."Christ Himself."Christ Himself."Colossians 2:2Colossians 2:2Colossians 2:2Colossians 2:2

"Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one "Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one "Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one "Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD gave attention aanother, and the LORD gave attention aanother, and the LORD gave attention aanother, and the LORD gave attention and heard it, nd heard it, nd heard it, nd heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him and a book of remembrance was written before Him and a book of remembrance was written before Him and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the LORD and who esteem His for those who fear the LORD and who esteem His for those who fear the LORD and who esteem His for those who fear the LORD and who esteem His name."name."name."name."Malachi 3:16Malachi 3:16Malachi 3:16Malachi 3:16

"And behold, two of them were going that very "And behold, two of them were going that very "And behold, two of them were going that very "And behold, two of them were going that very day to a day to a day to a day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. And they were talking with each other from Jerusalem. And they were talking with each other from Jerusalem. And they were talking with each other from Jerusalem. And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. While about all these things which had taken place. While about all these things which had taken place. While about all these things which had taken place. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling with them."approached and began traveling with them."approached and began traveling with them."approached and began traveling with them."Luke Luke Luke Luke 24:13,14,1524:13,14,1524:13,14,1524:13,14,15

"We who had sweet fellowship together walked in the "We who had sweet fellowship together walked in the "We who had sweet fellowship together walked in the "We who had sweet fellowship together walked in the house of God in the throng."house of God in the throng."house of God in the throng."house of God in the throng."Psalm 55:14Psalm 55:14Psalm 55:14Psalm 55:14

"I am no longer in the world; and yet they themselves "I am no longer in the world; and yet they themselves "I am no longer in the world; and yet they themselves "I am no longer in the world; and yet they themselves are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep them in Your name, the name which You have given them in Your name, the name which You have given them in Your name, the name which You have given them in Your name, the name which You have given Me, that they may be one even as We are.Me, that they may be one even as We are.Me, that they may be one even as We are.Me, that they may be one even as We are.

"That they may all be one; even as You, F"That they may all be one; even as You, F"That they may all be one; even as You, F"That they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in ather, are in ather, are in ather, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.the world may believe that You sent Me.the world may believe that You sent Me.the world may believe that You sent Me.


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"The glory which You have given Me I have given to "The glory which You have given Me I have given to "The glory which You have given Me I have given to "The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one;them, that they may be one, just as We are one;them, that they may be one, just as We are one;them, that they may be one, just as We are one;

"I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfec"I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfec"I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfec"I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected ted ted ted in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You have loved Me."and loved them, even as You have loved Me."and loved them, even as You have loved Me."and loved them, even as You have loved Me."John John John John 17:11,2117:11,2117:11,2117:11,21----23232323

"When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all "When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all "When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all "When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.together in one place.together in one place.together in one place.

"They were continually devoting themselves to the "They were continually devoting themselves to the "They were continually devoting themselves to the "They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.bread and to prayer.bread and to prayer.bread and to prayer.

"Day by day continuing wit"Day by day continuing wit"Day by day continuing wit"Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, h one mind in the temple, h one mind in the temple, h one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were and breaking bread from house to house, they were and breaking bread from house to house, they were and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the of heart, praising God and having favor with all the of heart, praising God and having favor with all the of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day people. And the Lord was adding to their number day people. And the Lord was adding to their number day people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who weby day those who weby day those who weby day those who were being saved."re being saved."re being saved."re being saved."Acts 2:1,42,46,47Acts 2:1,42,46,47Acts 2:1,42,46,47Acts 2:1,42,46,47

"Now may the God who gives perseverance and "Now may the God who gives perseverance and "Now may the God who gives perseverance and "Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragemenencouragemenencouragemenencouragement grant you to be of the same mind with t grant you to be of the same mind with t grant you to be of the same mind with t grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and accord you may with one voice glorify the God and accord you may with one voice glorify the God and accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, accept one Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, accept one Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, accept one Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory oanother, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory oanother, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory oanother, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of f f f God."God."God."God."Romans 15:5Romans 15:5Romans 15:5Romans 15:5----7777

"Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord "Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord "Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord "Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that yJesus Christ, that yJesus Christ, that yJesus Christ, that you all agree and that there be no ou all agree and that there be no ou all agree and that there be no ou all agree and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be made complete divisions among you, but that you be made complete divisions among you, but that you be made complete divisions among you, but that you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment."in the same mind and in the same judgment."in the same mind and in the same judgment."in the same mind and in the same judgment."1 1 1 1 Corinthians 1:10Corinthians 1:10Corinthians 1:10Corinthians 1:10

"Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law "Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law "Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law "Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do of Christ. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do of Christ. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do of Christ. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of good to all people, and especially to those who are of good to all people, and especially to those who are of good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith."the household of the faith."the household of the faith."the household of the faith."Galatians 6:2,10Galatians 6:2,10Galatians 6:2,10Galatians 6:2,10

"So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizenyou are fellow citizenyou are fellow citizenyou are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's s with the saints, and are of God's s with the saints, and are of God's s with the saints, and are of God's household, having been built on the foundation of the household, having been built on the foundation of the household, having been built on the foundation of the household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in wwwwhom you are also being built together into a dwelling hom you are also being built together into a dwelling hom you are also being built together into a dwelling hom you are also being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit."of God in the Spirit."of God in the Spirit."of God in the Spirit."Ephesians 2:19Ephesians 2:19Ephesians 2:19Ephesians 2:19----22222222

"I thank my God in all my remembrance of you. Only "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you. Only "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you. Only "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you. Only conduct yourselves in a manneconduct yourselves in a manneconduct yourselves in a manneconduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel r worthy of the gospel r worthy of the gospel r worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel."faith of the gospel."faith of the gospel."faith of the gospel."Philippians 1:3,27Philippians 1:3,27Philippians 1:3,27Philippians 1:3,27

"Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if "Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if "Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if "Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any there is any consolation of love, if there is any there is any consolation of love, if there is any there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the compassion, make my joy complete by being of the compassion, make my joy complete by being of the compassion, make my joy complete by being of the


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ssssame mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, ame mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, ame mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, ame mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose."intent on one purpose."intent on one purpose."intent on one purpose."Philippians 2:1,2Philippians 2:1,2Philippians 2:1,2Philippians 2:1,2

"Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love "Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love "Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love "Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsand good deeds, not forsand good deeds, not forsand good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling aking our own assembling aking our own assembling aking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing another; and all the more as you see the day drawing another; and all the more as you see the day drawing another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near."near."near."near."Hebrews 10:24,25Hebrews 10:24,25Hebrews 10:24,25Hebrews 10:24,25


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"And Jesus answered saying to them, "Have faith in "And Jesus answered saying to them, "Have faith in "And Jesus answered saying to them, "Have faith in "And Jesus answered saying to them, "Have faith in God. Truly I say to you, whoever says to this God. Truly I say to you, whoever says to this God. Truly I say to you, whoever says to this God. Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, "Be taken up and cast into the sea," and mountain, "Be taken up and cast into the sea," and mountain, "Be taken up and cast into the sea," and mountain, "Be taken up and cast into the sea," and does not doubt in his does not doubt in his does not doubt in his does not doubt in his heart, but believe that what he heart, but believe that what he heart, but believe that what he heart, but believe that what he says is going to happen, it will be granted him.says is going to happen, it will be granted him.says is going to happen, it will be granted him.says is going to happen, it will be granted him.

Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and and ask, believe that you have received them, and and ask, believe that you have received them, and and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted you."they will be granted you."they will be granted you."they will be granted you."Mark 11:22Mark 11:22Mark 11:22Mark 11:22----24242424

"And do not seek what you will eat and what you will "And do not seek what you will eat and what you will "And do not seek what you will eat and what you will "And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not keep worrying. For all these things drink, and do not keep worrying. For all these things drink, and do not keep worrying. For all these things drink, and do not keep worrying. For all these things the nations of thethe nations of thethe nations of thethe nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father world eagerly seek; but your Father world eagerly seek; but your Father world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things. But seek His knows that you need these things. But seek His knows that you need these things. But seek His knows that you need these things. But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you."kingdom, and these things will be added to you."kingdom, and these things will be added to you."kingdom, and these things will be added to you."Luke Luke Luke Luke 12:2912:2912:2912:29----31313131

"Yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not "Yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not "Yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not "Yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully assured that what God had to God, and being fully assured that what God had to God, and being fully assured that what God had to God, and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform."promised, He was able also to perform."promised, He was able also to perform."promised, He was able also to perform."Romans 4:20Romans 4:20Romans 4:20Romans 4:20----21212121

"Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it "Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it "Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it "Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass."to pass."to pass."to pass."1 Thessalonians 5:241 Thessalonians 5:241 Thessalonians 5:241 Thessalonians 5:24

"The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some "The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some "The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some "The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing

for any to perish but for all to come to repentance."for any to perish but for all to come to repentance."for any to perish but for all to come to repentance."for any to perish but for all to come to repentance."2 2 2 2 Peter 3:9Peter 3:9Peter 3:9Peter 3:9

"As for God, His way is blameless; the word of the "As for God, His way is blameless; the word of the "As for God, His way is blameless; the word of the "As for God, His way is blameless; the word of the LORD is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in LORD is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in LORD is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in LORD is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him."Him."Him."Him."Psalm 18:30Psalm 18:30Psalm 18:30Psalm 18:30

"Behold, the LORD'S hand is not so short that it cannot "Behold, the LORD'S hand is not so short that it cannot "Behold, the LORD'S hand is not so short that it cannot "Behold, the LORD'S hand is not so short that it cannot save; nor is His ear so dull that it cannot hear."save; nor is His ear so dull that it cannot hear."save; nor is His ear so dull that it cannot hear."save; nor is His ear so dull that it cannot hear."Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah 59:159:159:159:1

"Beloved, do not be surpr"Beloved, do not be surpr"Beloved, do not be surpr"Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among ised at the fiery ordeal among ised at the fiery ordeal among ised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the some strange thing were happening to you; but to the some strange thing were happening to you; but to the some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you maymaymaymay rejoice with exultation."rejoice with exultation."rejoice with exultation."rejoice with exultation."1 Peter 4:121 Peter 4:121 Peter 4:121 Peter 4:12----13131313

"So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ."of Christ."of Christ."of Christ."Romans 10:17Romans 10:17Romans 10:17Romans 10:17

"For as the rain and the snow come down from "For as the rain and the snow come down from "For as the rain and the snow come down from "For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there without watering the heaven, and do not return there without watering the heaven, and do not return there without watering the heaven, and do not return there without watering the earth and making it bear and sprout, and furnishing earth and making it bear and sprout, and furnishing earth and making it bear and sprout, and furnishing earth and making it bear and sprout, and furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater;seed to the sower and bread to the eater;seed to the sower and bread to the eater;seed to the sower and bread to the eater;

So will My word be which goes forth So will My word be which goes forth So will My word be which goes forth So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; it from My mouth; it from My mouth; it from My mouth; it will not return to Me empty, without accomplishing will not return to Me empty, without accomplishing will not return to Me empty, without accomplishing will not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it."which I sent it."which I sent it."which I sent it."Isaiah 55:10Isaiah 55:10Isaiah 55:10Isaiah 55:10----11111111


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EternityEternityEternityEternity "And the testimony is this, that God has given us "And the testimony is this, that God has given us "And the testimony is this, that God has given us "And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son."eternal life, and this life is in His Son."eternal life, and this life is in His Son."eternal life, and this life is in His Son."1 John 5:111 John 5:111 John 5:111 John 5:11

"Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death not come into judgment, but has passed out of death not come into judgment, but has passed out of death not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life."into life."into life."into life."John 5:24John 5:24John 5:24John 5:24

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life."perish, but have eternal life."perish, but have eternal life."perish, but have eternal life."John 3:16John 3:16John 3:16John 3:16

"I am the living bread that came down out of heaven; if "I am the living bread that came down out of heaven; if "I am the living bread that came down out of heaven; if "I am the living bread that came down out of heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forevanyone eats of this bread, he will live forevanyone eats of this bread, he will live forevanyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the er; and the er; and the er; and the bread also which I will give for the life of the world is bread also which I will give for the life of the world is bread also which I will give for the life of the world is bread also which I will give for the life of the world is My flesh."My flesh."My flesh."My flesh."John 6:51John 6:51John 6:51John 6:51

"And we know that the Son of God has come, and has "And we know that the Son of God has come, and has "And we know that the Son of God has come, and has "And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that wegiven us understanding so that wegiven us understanding so that wegiven us understanding so that we may know Him who may know Him who may know Him who may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life."Christ. This is the true God and eternal life."Christ. This is the true God and eternal life."Christ. This is the true God and eternal life."1 John 5:201 John 5:201 John 5:201 John 5:20

"The afflicted will eat and be satisfied"The afflicted will eat and be satisfied"The afflicted will eat and be satisfied"The afflicted will eat and be satisfied; those who seek ; those who seek ; those who seek ; those who seek Him will praise the LORD. Let your heart live Him will praise the LORD. Let your heart live Him will praise the LORD. Let your heart live Him will praise the LORD. Let your heart live forever!"forever!"forever!"forever!"Psalm 22:26Psalm 22:26Psalm 22:26Psalm 22:26

"The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their "The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their "The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their "The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will be forever."inheritance will be forever."inheritance will be forever."inheritance will be forever."Psalm 37:18Psalm 37:18Psalm 37:18Psalm 37:18

"Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all "Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all "Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all "Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever."LORD forever."LORD forever."LORD forever."Psalm 23:6Psalm 23:6Psalm 23:6Psalm 23:6

"But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, "But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, "But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, "But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, for He will receive me."for He will receive me."for He will receive me."for He will receive me."Psalm 49:15Psalm 49:15Psalm 49:15Psalm 49:15

"O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY? O"O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY? O"O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY? O"O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY? O DEATH, DEATH, DEATH, DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR STING?"WHERE IS YOUR STING?"WHERE IS YOUR STING?"WHERE IS YOUR STING?"1 Corinthians 15:551 Corinthians 15:551 Corinthians 15:551 Corinthians 15:55

"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; "Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; "Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; "Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lieveryone who lieveryone who lieveryone who lives and believes in Me will nves and believes in Me will nves and believes in Me will nves and believes in Me will never die. ever die. ever die. ever die. Do you believe this?"Do you believe this?"Do you believe this?"Do you believe this?"John 11:25John 11:25John 11:25John 11:25----26262626

"Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the "Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the "Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the "Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the food which endures to eternal life, which the food which endures to eternal life, which the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of Son of Son of Son of Man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has Man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has Man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has Man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal."set His seal."set His seal."set His seal."John 6:27John 6:27John 6:27John 6:27

"My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give eternal life to follow Me; and I give eternal life to follow Me; and I give eternal life to follow Me; and I give eternal life to them, and they will them, and they will them, and they will them, and they will


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never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand."hand."hand."hand."John 10:27John 10:27John 10:27John 10:27----28282828

But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the wshall never thirst; but the wshall never thirst; but the wshall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will ater that I will give him will ater that I will give him will ater that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal become in him a well of water springing up to eternal become in him a well of water springing up to eternal become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life. life. life. life. John 4:14John 4:14John 4:14John 4:14


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"Blessed are those who hunger and"Blessed are those who hunger and"Blessed are those who hunger and"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for thirst for thirst for thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied."righteousness, for they shall be satisfied."righteousness, for they shall be satisfied."righteousness, for they shall be satisfied."Matthew 5:6Matthew 5:6Matthew 5:6Matthew 5:6

"Delight yourself in the LOR"Delight yourself in the LOR"Delight yourself in the LOR"Delight yourself in the LORD; and He will give you the D; and He will give you the D; and He will give you the D; and He will give you the desires of your heart."desires of your heart."desires of your heart."desires of your heart."Psalm 37:4Psalm 37:4Psalm 37:4Psalm 37:4

"For He has satisfied the thirsty s"For He has satisfied the thirsty s"For He has satisfied the thirsty s"For He has satisfied the thirsty soul, and the hungry oul, and the hungry oul, and the hungry oul, and the hungry soul He has filled with what is good."soul He has filled with what is good."soul He has filled with what is good."soul He has filled with what is good."Psalm 107:9Psalm 107:9Psalm 107:9Psalm 107:9

"Who satisfies your years "Who satisfies your years "Who satisfies your years "Who satisfies your years with good things, so that your with good things, so that your with good things, so that your with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle."youth is renewed like the eagle."youth is renewed like the eagle."youth is renewed like the eagle."Psalm 103:5Psalm 103:5Psalm 103:5Psalm 103:5

"You will have plenty to eat and be satisfied and praise "You will have plenty to eat and be satisfied and praise "You will have plenty to eat and be satisfied and praise "You will have plenty to eat and be satisfied and praise the name of the LORD your God, who has dethe name of the LORD your God, who has dethe name of the LORD your God, who has dethe name of the LORD your God, who has dealt alt alt alt wondrously with you; then My people will never be put wondrously with you; then My people will never be put wondrously with you; then My people will never be put wondrously with you; then My people will never be put to shame."to shame."to shame."to shame."Joel 2:26Joel 2:26Joel 2:26Joel 2:26

"Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; he who "Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; he who "Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; he who "Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who belcomes to Me will not hunger, and he who belcomes to Me will not hunger, and he who belcomes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in ieves in ieves in ieves in Me will never thirst.'"Me will never thirst.'"Me will never thirst.'"Me will never thirst.'"John 6:35John 6:35John 6:35John 6:35

"The afflicted will eat and be satisfied; those who seek "The afflicted will eat and be satisfied; those who seek "The afflicted will eat and be satisfied; those who seek "The afflicted will eat and be satisfied; those who seek Him will praise the LORD. Let your heart live Him will praise the LORD. Let your heart live Him will praise the LORD. Let your heart live Him will praise the LORD. Let your heart live forever!"forever!"forever!"forever!"Psalm 22:26Psalm 22:26Psalm 22:26Psalm 22:26

"Jesus answered and said to her, 'Everyone who drinks "Jesus answered and said to her, 'Everyone who drinks "Jesus answered and said to her, 'Everyone who drinks "Jesus answered and said to her, 'Everyone who drinks of this water will thirst again; but whoever drinks of the of this water will thirst again; but whoever drinks of the of this water will thirst again; but whoever drinks of the of this water will thirst again; but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I wwater that I wwater that I wwater that I will give him will become in him a well of ill give him will become in him a well of ill give him will become in him a well of ill give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life.'"water springing up to eternal life.'"water springing up to eternal life.'"water springing up to eternal life.'"John 4:13John 4:13John 4:13John 4:13----14141414

"The LORD will answer and say to His people, 'Behold, "The LORD will answer and say to His people, 'Behold, "The LORD will answer and say to His people, 'Behold, "The LORD will answer and say to His people, 'Behold, I am going to send you grainI am going to send you grainI am going to send you grainI am going to send you grain, new wine and oil, and , new wine and oil, and , new wine and oil, and , new wine and oil, and you will be satisfied in full with them; and I will never you will be satisfied in full with them; and I will never you will be satisfied in full with them; and I will never you will be satisfied in full with them; and I will never again make you a reproach among the nations." again make you a reproach among the nations." again make you a reproach among the nations." again make you a reproach among the nations." Joel Joel Joel Joel 2:192:192:192:19

"If you give yourself to the hungry "If you give yourself to the hungry "If you give yourself to the hungry "If you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the and satisfy the and satisfy the and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then your light will rise in desire of the afflicted, then your light will rise in desire of the afflicted, then your light will rise in desire of the afflicted, then your light will rise in darkness and your gloom will become like midday. darkness and your gloom will become like midday. darkness and your gloom will become like midday. darkness and your gloom will become like midday. And the LORD will continually guide you, and satisfy And the LORD will continually guide you, and satisfy And the LORD will continually guide you, and satisfy And the LORD will continually guide you, and satisfy your desire in scorched places, and give strength to your desire in scorched places, and give strength to your desire in scorched places, and give strength to your desire in scorched places, and give strength to your bones; and you will be likyour bones; and you will be likyour bones; and you will be likyour bones; and you will be like a watered garden, and e a watered garden, and e a watered garden, and e a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail."like a spring of water whose waters do not fail."like a spring of water whose waters do not fail."like a spring of water whose waters do not fail." Isaiah 58:10Isaiah 58:10Isaiah 58:10Isaiah 58:10----11111111

"The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their "The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their "The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their "The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in due time. You open Youfood in due time. You open Youfood in due time. You open Youfood in due time. You open Your hand and satisfy the r hand and satisfy the r hand and satisfy the r hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing."desire of every living thing."desire of every living thing."desire of every living thing."Psalm 145:15Psalm 145:15Psalm 145:15Psalm 145:15----16161616


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"Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and "Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and "Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and "Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefullyyour wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefullyyour wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefullyyour wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourself in to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourself in to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourself in to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourself in abundance."abundance."abundance."abundance."Isaiah 55:2Isaiah 55:2Isaiah 55:2Isaiah 55:2

"'I will fill the soul of the priests with abundance, and "'I will fill the soul of the priests with abundance, and "'I will fill the soul of the priests with abundance, and "'I will fill the soul of the priests with abundance, and My people will be satisfied with My gooMy people will be satisfied with My gooMy people will be satisfied with My gooMy people will be satisfied with My goodness,' declares dness,' declares dness,' declares dness,' declares the LORD."the LORD."the LORD."the LORD."Jeremiah 31:14Jeremiah 31:14Jeremiah 31:14Jeremiah 31:14

"My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and "My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and "My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and "My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and my mouth offers praises with joyful lips. When I my mouth offers praises with joyful lips. When I my mouth offers praises with joyful lips. When I my mouth offers praises with joyful lips. When I remember You on my bed, I medremember You on my bed, I medremember You on my bed, I medremember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the itate on You in the itate on You in the itate on You in the night watches."night watches."night watches."night watches."Psalm 63:5Psalm 63:5Psalm 63:5Psalm 63:5----6666

"He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him "He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him "He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him "He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?give us all things?give us all things?give us all things?""""Romans 8:32Romans 8:32Romans 8:32Romans 8:32


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God's ProvisionGod's ProvisionGod's ProvisionGod's Provision "My God will supply all your needs according to His "My God will supply all your needs according to His "My God will supply all your needs according to His "My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."riches in glory in Christ Jesus."riches in glory in Christ Jesus."riches in glory in Christ Jesus."Philippians 4:19Philippians 4:19Philippians 4:19Philippians 4:19

"I can do all things through Him who strengthens "I can do all things through Him who strengthens "I can do all things through Him who strengthens "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me."me."me."me."Philippians 4:13Philippians 4:13Philippians 4:13Philippians 4:13

"In all these things we overwhelmingly conquer "In all these things we overwhelmingly conquer "In all these things we overwhelmingly conquer "In all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us."through Him who loved us."through Him who loved us."through Him who loved us."Romans 8:37Romans 8:37Romans 8:37Romans 8:37

"Let no one boast in men. For all things belong to you, "Let no one boast in men. For all things belong to you, "Let no one boast in men. For all things belong to you, "Let no one boast in men. For all things belong to you, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or things presentor death or things presentor death or things presentor death or things present or things to come; all things or things to come; all things or things to come; all things or things to come; all things belong to you, and you belong to Christ; and Christ belong to you, and you belong to Christ; and Christ belong to you, and you belong to Christ; and Christ belong to you, and you belong to Christ; and Christ belongs to God."belongs to God."belongs to God."belongs to God."1 Corinthians 3:211 Corinthians 3:211 Corinthians 3:211 Corinthians 3:21----23232323

"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you."whatever you wish, and it will be done for you."whatever you wish, and it will be done for you."whatever you wish, and it will be done for you."John John John John 15:715:715:715:7

"In that day you will not que"In that day you will not que"In that day you will not que"In that day you will not question Me about anything. stion Me about anything. stion Me about anything. stion Me about anything. Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask the Father for Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask the Father for Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask the Father for Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask the Father for anything in My name, He will give it to you. Until now anything in My name, He will give it to you. Until now anything in My name, He will give it to you. Until now anything in My name, He will give it to you. Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you

will receive, so that your joy may be made full."will receive, so that your joy may be made full."will receive, so that your joy may be made full."will receive, so that your joy may be made full." John 16:23John 16:23John 16:23John 16:23----24242424

"All things you ask in prayer, believing, you will "All things you ask in prayer, believing, you will "All things you ask in prayer, believing, you will "All things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."receive."receive."receive."Matthew 21:22Matthew 21:22Matthew 21:22Matthew 21:22

"Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray "Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray "Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray "Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and and ask, believe that you have received them, and and ask, believe that you have received them, and and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be grathey will be grathey will be grathey will be granted you."nted you."nted you."nted you."Mark 11:24Mark 11:24Mark 11:24Mark 11:24

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ."in the heavenly places in Christ."in the heavenly places in Christ."in the heavenly places in Christ."Ephesians 1:3Ephesians 1:3Ephesians 1:3Ephesians 1:3

"Whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we "Whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we "Whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we "Whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do the things that are keep His commandments and do the things that are keep His commandments and do the things that are keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight."pleasing in His sight."pleasing in His sight."pleasing in His sight."1 John 3:221 John 3:221 John 3:221 John 3:22

"He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our "He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our "He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our "He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."God in Him."God in Him."God in Him."2 Corinthians 5:212 Corinthians 5:212 Corinthians 5:212 Corinthians 5:21

"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.""For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.""For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.""For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21Philippians 1:21Philippians 1:21Philippians 1:21

"Therefore if anyone is"Therefore if anyone is"Therefore if anyone is"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; in Christ, he is a new creature; in Christ, he is a new creature; in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have the old things passed away; behold, new things have the old things passed away; behold, new things have the old things passed away; behold, new things have come."come."come."come." 2 Corinthians 5:172 Corinthians 5:172 Corinthians 5:172 Corinthians 5:17

"Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly "Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly "Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly "Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power


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that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen."Amen."Amen."Amen."Ephesians 3:20Ephesians 3:20Ephesians 3:20Ephesians 3:20----21212121

"God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that "God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that "God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that "God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiealways having all sufficiealways having all sufficiealways having all sufficiency in everything, you may ncy in everything, you may ncy in everything, you may ncy in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed."have an abundance for every good deed."have an abundance for every good deed."have an abundance for every good deed."2 2 2 2 Corinthians 9:8Corinthians 9:8Corinthians 9:8Corinthians 9:8

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


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HopeHopeHopeHope "Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have "Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have "Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have "Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenanshall yet praise Him, the help of my countenanshall yet praise Him, the help of my countenanshall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and ce and ce and ce and my God."my God."my God."my God."Psalm 42:11Psalm 42:11Psalm 42:11Psalm 42:11

"Who through Him are believers in God, who raised "Who through Him are believers in God, who raised "Who through Him are believers in God, who raised "Who through Him are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead aHim from the dead aHim from the dead aHim from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your nd gave Him glory, so that your nd gave Him glory, so that your nd gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God."faith and hope are in God."faith and hope are in God."faith and hope are in God."1 Peter 1:211 Peter 1:211 Peter 1:211 Peter 1:21

"Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober "Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober "Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober "Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the gracein spirit, fix your hope completely on the gracein spirit, fix your hope completely on the gracein spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be to be to be to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ."brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ."brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ."brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ."1 Peter 1 Peter 1 Peter 1 Peter 1:131:131:131:13

"And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies "And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies "And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies "And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure."himself, just as He is pure."himself, just as He is pure."himself, just as He is pure."1 John 3:31 John 3:31 John 3:31 John 3:3

"The wicked is thrust down by his wrongdoing, but the "The wicked is thrust down by his wrongdoing, but the "The wicked is thrust down by his wrongdoing, but the "The wicked is thrust down by his wrongdoing, but the righteous has a refuge when he dies."righteous has a refuge when he dies."righteous has a refuge when he dies."righteous has a refuge when he dies."Proverbs 14:32Proverbs 14:32Proverbs 14:32Proverbs 14:32

"Because of the hope laid up for you in heaven, of "Because of the hope laid up for you in heaven, of "Because of the hope laid up for you in heaven, of "Because of the hope laid up for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the word of truth, the which you previously heard in the word of truth, the which you previously heard in the word of truth, the which you previously heard in the word of truth, the gospel."gospel."gospel."gospel."Colossians 1:5Colossians 1:5Colossians 1:5Colossians 1:5

"To whom God willed to make known what is the "To whom God willed to make known what is the "To whom God willed to make known what is the "To whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope ofwhich is Christ in you, the hope ofwhich is Christ in you, the hope ofwhich is Christ in you, the hope of glory."glory."glory."glory."Colossians Colossians Colossians Colossians 1:271:271:271:27

"Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who "Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who "Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who "Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the hope in the hope in the hope in the LORD."LORD."LORD."LORD."Psalm 31:24Psalm 31:24Psalm 31:24Psalm 31:24

"For You are my hope; O Lord GOD, You are my "For You are my hope; O Lord GOD, You are my "For You are my hope; O Lord GOD, You are my "For You are my hope; O Lord GOD, You are my confidence from my youth."confidence from my youth."confidence from my youth."confidence from my youth."PsalPsalPsalPsalm 71:5m 71:5m 71:5m 71:5

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the us to be born again to a living hope through the us to be born again to a living hope through the us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."1 Peter 1:31 Peter 1:31 Peter 1:31 Peter 1:3


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"How blessed are the people who know the joyful "How blessed are the people who know the joyful "How blessed are the people who know the joyful "How blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! O LORD, they walk in the light of Your sound! O LORD, they walk in the light of Your sound! O LORD, they walk in the light of Your sound! O LORD, they walk in the light of Your countenance. In Your name they rejoice all the day, countenance. In Your name they rejoice all the day, countenance. In Your name they rejoice all the day, countenance. In Your name they rejoice all the day, and by Your righteousness they are exalted."and by Your righteousness they are exalted."and by Your righteousness they are exalted."and by Your righteousness they are exalted."Psalms Psalms Psalms Psalms 89:1589:1589:1589:15----16161616

"You have put gladness in my heart, more than when "You have put gladness in my heart, more than when "You have put gladness in my heart, more than when "You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and new wine abound."their grain and new wine abound."their grain and new wine abound."their grain and new wine abound."Psalms 4:7Psalms 4:7Psalms 4:7Psalms 4:7

"For you will go out with joy and be led forth with "For you will go out with joy and be led forth with "For you will go out with joy and be led forth with "For you will go out with joy and be led forth with peace; the mountains and the hills wpeace; the mountains and the hills wpeace; the mountains and the hills wpeace; the mountains and the hills will break forth into ill break forth into ill break forth into ill break forth into shouts of joy before you, and all the trees of the field shouts of joy before you, and all the trees of the field shouts of joy before you, and all the trees of the field shouts of joy before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands."will clap their hands."will clap their hands."will clap their hands."Isaiah 55:12Isaiah 55:12Isaiah 55:12Isaiah 55:12

"The sound of joyful shouting and salvation is in the "The sound of joyful shouting and salvation is in the "The sound of joyful shouting and salvation is in the "The sound of joyful shouting and salvation is in the tents of the righteous; the right hand of the LORD does tents of the righteous; the right hand of the LORD does tents of the righteous; the right hand of the LORD does tents of the righteous; the right hand of the LORD does valiantly."valiantly."valiantly."valiantly."Psalms 118:15Psalms 118:15Psalms 118:15Psalms 118:15

"Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful "Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful "Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful "Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his

bag of seed, shall indeed come again with a shout of bag of seed, shall indeed come again with a shout of bag of seed, shall indeed come again with a shout of bag of seed, shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him."joy, bringing his sheaves with him."joy, bringing his sheaves with him."joy, bringing his sheaves with him."Psalms 126:5Psalms 126:5Psalms 126:5Psalms 126:5----6666

"Light is sown like seed for the righteous and gladness "Light is sown like seed for the righteous and gladness "Light is sown like seed for the righteous and gladness "Light is sown like seed for the righteous and gladness for the upright in heart. Bfor the upright in heart. Bfor the upright in heart. Bfor the upright in heart. Be glad in the LORD, you e glad in the LORD, you e glad in the LORD, you e glad in the LORD, you righteous ones, and give thanks to His holy righteous ones, and give thanks to His holy righteous ones, and give thanks to His holy righteous ones, and give thanks to His holy name."name."name."name."Psalms 97:11Psalms 97:11Psalms 97:11Psalms 97:11----12121212

"For then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up "For then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up "For then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up "For then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God."your face to God."your face to God."your face to God."Job 22:26Job 22:26Job 22:26Job 22:26

"These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may "These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may "These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may "These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full."be in you, and that your joy may be made full."be in you, and that your joy may be made full."be in you, and that your joy may be made full."John John John John 15:1115:1115:1115:11

"Yet I will exult in the LORD, I will rejoice in the God of "Yet I will exult in the LORD, I will rejoice in the God of "Yet I will exult in the LORD, I will rejoice in the God of "Yet I will exult in the LORD, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation."my salvation."my salvation."my salvation."Habakkuk 3:18Habakkuk 3:18Habakkuk 3:18Habakkuk 3:18

"So the ransomed of the LORD will return and come "So the ransomed of the LORD will return and come "So the ransomed of the LORD will return and come "So the ransomed of the LORD will return and come with joyful shoutwith joyful shoutwith joyful shoutwith joyful shouting to Zion, and everlasting joy will be ing to Zion, and everlasting joy will be ing to Zion, and everlasting joy will be ing to Zion, and everlasting joy will be on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy, and on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy, and on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy, and on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing will flee away."sorrow and sighing will flee away."sorrow and sighing will flee away."sorrow and sighing will flee away."Isaiah 51:11Isaiah 51:11Isaiah 51:11Isaiah 51:11

"For our heart rejoices in Him"For our heart rejoices in Him"For our heart rejoices in Him"For our heart rejoices in Him, because we trust in His , because we trust in His , because we trust in His , because we trust in His holy name."holy name."holy name."holy name."Psalms 33:21Psalms 33:21Psalms 33:21Psalms 33:21

"Though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and "Though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and "Though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and "Though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him,


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you greatly rejoice withyou greatly rejoice withyou greatly rejoice withyou greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of joy inexpressible and full of joy inexpressible and full of joy inexpressible and full of glory."glory."glory."glory."1 Peter 1:81 Peter 1:81 Peter 1:81 Peter 1:8

"Then he said to them, 'Go, eat of the fat, drink of the "Then he said to them, 'Go, eat of the fat, drink of the "Then he said to them, 'Go, eat of the fat, drink of the "Then he said to them, 'Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this prepared; for this prepared; for this prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be day is holy to our Lord. Do not be day is holy to our Lord. Do not be day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.'"grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.'"grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.'"grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.'" Nehemiah 8:10Nehemiah 8:10Nehemiah 8:10Nehemiah 8:10

"I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in "I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in "I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in "I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for Hmy God; for Hmy God; for Hmy God; for He has clothed me with garments of e has clothed me with garments of e has clothed me with garments of e has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels."garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels."garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels."garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels." Isaiah 61:10Isaiah 61:10Isaiah 61:10Isaiah 61:10

"The righteous man will be glad in the LORD and will "The righteous man will be glad in the LORD and will "The righteous man will be glad in the LORD and will "The righteous man will be glad in the LORD and will take refuge in Him; and all the upright in heart will take refuge in Him; and all the upright in heart will take refuge in Him; and all the upright in heart will take refuge in Him; and all the upright in heart will glory."glory."glory."glory."Psalms 64:10Psalms 64:10Psalms 64:10Psalms 64:10

"My soul is satisfied"My soul is satisfied"My soul is satisfied"My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and as with marrow and fatness, and as with marrow and fatness, and as with marrow and fatness, and my mouth offers praises with joyful lips."my mouth offers praises with joyful lips."my mouth offers praises with joyful lips."my mouth offers praises with joyful lips."Psalms 63:5Psalms 63:5Psalms 63:5Psalms 63:5

"But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before "But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before "But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before "But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God; yes, let them rejoice with gGod; yes, let them rejoice with gGod; yes, let them rejoice with gGod; yes, let them rejoice with gladness."ladness."ladness."ladness."Psalms 68:3Psalms 68:3Psalms 68:3Psalms 68:3

"Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you "Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you "Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you "Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you." your joy away from you." your joy away from you." your joy away from you." John 16:22John 16:22John 16:22John 16:22


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LeadershipLeadershipLeadershipLeadership "O Lord, lead me in Your righteousness because of my "O Lord, lead me in Your righteousness because of my "O Lord, lead me in Your righteousness because of my "O Lord, lead me in Your righteousness because of my foes; make Your way straight before me."foes; make Your way straight before me."foes; make Your way straight before me."foes; make Your way straight before me."Psalm 5:8Psalm 5:8Psalm 5:8Psalm 5:8

"Prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely "Prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely "Prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely "Prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. For if anyone is a hearers who delude themselves. For if anyone is a hearers who delude themselves. For if anyone is a hearers who delude themselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he ishearer of the word and not a doer, he ishearer of the word and not a doer, he ishearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who like a man who like a man who like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror; for once he has looks at his natural face in a mirror; for once he has looks at his natural face in a mirror; for once he has looks at his natural face in a mirror; for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately forgotten what kind of person he was."forgotten what kind of person he was."forgotten what kind of person he was."forgotten what kind of person he was."James 1:22James 1:22James 1:22James 1:22----24242424

"Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the "Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the "Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the "Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You I wait all the day." God of my salvation; for You I wait all the day." God of my salvation; for You I wait all the day." God of my salvation; for You I wait all the day." Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm 25:525:525:525:5

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you "I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you "I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you "I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you."you."you."you."Psalm 32:8Psalm 32:8Psalm 32:8Psalm 32:8

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways on your own understanding. In all your ways on your own understanding. In all your ways on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make youacknowledge Him, and He will make youacknowledge Him, and He will make youacknowledge Him, and He will make your paths r paths r paths r paths straight."straight."straight."straight."Proverbs 3:5Proverbs 3:5Proverbs 3:5Proverbs 3:5----6666

"Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your "Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your "Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your "Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elfellow elfellow elfellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and der and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and der and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and der and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, bubububut with eagerness; nor yet as lording it over those t with eagerness; nor yet as lording it over those t with eagerness; nor yet as lording it over those t with eagerness; nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory."will receive the unfading crown of glory."will receive the unfading crown of glory."will receive the unfading crown of glory."1 Peter 5:11 Peter 5:11 Peter 5:11 Peter 5:1----4444

"The LORD was going before them in a pillar of cloud "The LORD was going before them in a pillar of cloud "The LORD was going before them in a pillar of cloud "The LORD was going before them in a pillar of cloud by day to lead them on the way, and in a pillar of fire by day to lead them on the way, and in a pillar of fire by day to lead them on the way, and in a pillar of fire by day to lead them on the way, and in a pillar of fire by night to give them light, that they might travel by by night to give them light, that they might travel by by night to give them light, that they might travel by by night to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night."day and by night."day and by night."day and by night."Exodus 13:21Exodus 13:21Exodus 13:21Exodus 13:21

"Now therefore, I pray You, if I have found favor in "Now therefore, I pray You, if I have found favor in "Now therefore, I pray You, if I have found favor in "Now therefore, I pray You, if I have found favor in Your sight, let me know Your ways that I may know Your sight, let me know Your ways that I may know Your sight, let me know Your ways that I may know Your sight, let me know Your ways that I may know You, so that I may find favor in Your sight."You, so that I may find favor in Your sight."You, so that I may find favor in Your sight."You, so that I may find favor in Your sight."Exodus Exodus Exodus Exodus 33:1333:1333:1333:13

"Brethren, join in following my example, and observe "Brethren, join in following my example, and observe "Brethren, join in following my example, and observe "Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in those who walk according to the pattern you have in those who walk according to the pattern you have in those who walk according to the pattern you have in us."us."us."us."Philippians 3:17Philippians 3:17Philippians 3:17Philippians 3:17


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MoneyMoneyMoneyMoney "Do not weary yourself to gain wealth, cease from your "Do not weary yourself to gain wealth, cease from your "Do not weary yourself to gain wealth, cease from your "Do not weary yourself to gain wealth, cease from your consideration of it. When you set your eyes on it, it is consideration of it. When you set your eyes on it, it is consideration of it. When you set your eyes on it, it is consideration of it. When you set your eyes on it, it is gone. For wealth certainly makes itself wings like an gone. For wealth certainly makes itself wings like an gone. For wealth certainly makes itself wings like an gone. For wealth certainly makes itself wings like an eagle that flies toward the heavens."eagle that flies toward the heavens."eagle that flies toward the heavens."eagle that flies toward the heavens."Proverbs 23:4Proverbs 23:4Proverbs 23:4Proverbs 23:4----5555

"Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance "Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance "Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance "Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many wicked."of many wicked."of many wicked."of many wicked."Psalms 37:16Psalms 37:16Psalms 37:16Psalms 37:16

"Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose the "Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose the "Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose the "Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdkingdkingdkingdom which He promised to those who love om which He promised to those who love om which He promised to those who love om which He promised to those who love Him?"Him?"Him?"Him?"James 2:5James 2:5James 2:5James 2:5

"One hand full of rest is better than two fi"One hand full of rest is better than two fi"One hand full of rest is better than two fi"One hand full of rest is better than two fists full of sts full of sts full of sts full of labor and striving after wind."labor and striving after wind."labor and striving after wind."labor and striving after wind."Ecclesiastes 4:6Ecclesiastes 4:6Ecclesiastes 4:6Ecclesiastes 4:6

"Because of the devastation of "Because of the devastation of "Because of the devastation of "Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the afflicted, because of the afflicted, because of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy, now I will rise," says the the groaning of the needy, now I will rise," says the the groaning of the needy, now I will rise," says the the groaning of the needy, now I will rise," says the LORD; "I will set him in the safety for which he LORD; "I will set him in the safety for which he LORD; "I will set him in the safety for which he LORD; "I will set him in the safety for which he longs."longs."longs."longs."Psalm 12:5Psalm 12:5Psalm 12:5Psalm 12:5

"He who mocks the poor taun"He who mocks the poor taun"He who mocks the poor taun"He who mocks the poor taunts his maker; He who ts his maker; He who ts his maker; He who ts his maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished."rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished."rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished."rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished."Proverbs Proverbs Proverbs Proverbs 17:517:517:517:5

"Do not rob th"Do not rob th"Do not rob th"Do not rob the poor because he is poor, or crush the e poor because he is poor, or crush the e poor because he is poor, or crush the e poor because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate."afflicted at the gate."afflicted at the gate."afflicted at the gate."Proverbs 22:22Proverbs 22:22Proverbs 22:22Proverbs 22:22

"Instruct those"Instruct those"Instruct those"Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to who are rich in this present world not to who are rich in this present world not to who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, sgood works, to be generous and ready to share, sgood works, to be generous and ready to share, sgood works, to be generous and ready to share, storing toring toring toring up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is the future, so that they may take hold of that which is the future, so that they may take hold of that which is the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed."life indeed."life indeed."life indeed."1 Timothy 6:171 Timothy 6:171 Timothy 6:171 Timothy 6:17----19191919

"The sleep of the working man is pleasant, whether he "The sleep of the working man is pleasant, whether he "The sleep of the working man is pleasant, whether he "The sleep of the working man is pleasant, whether he eats little or much; but the full stomach of the rich man eats little or much; but the full stomach of the rich man eats little or much; but the full stomach of the rich man eats little or much; but the full stomach of the rich man does not allow him to sleep. "There is a grievous evil does not allow him to sleep. "There is a grievous evil does not allow him to sleep. "There is a grievous evil does not allow him to sleep. "There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the swhich I have seen under the swhich I have seen under the swhich I have seen under the sun: riches being hoarded un: riches being hoarded un: riches being hoarded un: riches being hoarded by their owner to his hurt. When those riches were lost by their owner to his hurt. When those riches were lost by their owner to his hurt. When those riches were lost by their owner to his hurt. When those riches were lost through a bad investment and he had fathered a son, through a bad investment and he had fathered a son, through a bad investment and he had fathered a son, through a bad investment and he had fathered a son, then there was nothing to support him."then there was nothing to support him."then there was nothing to support him."then there was nothing to support him."Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes 5:125:125:125:12----14141414

"But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is "But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is "But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is "But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He


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may confirm His covenant which He swore to youmay confirm His covenant which He swore to youmay confirm His covenant which He swore to youmay confirm His covenant which He swore to your r r r fathers, as it is this day."fathers, as it is this day."fathers, as it is this day."fathers, as it is this day."Deuteronomy 8:18Deuteronomy 8:18Deuteronomy 8:18Deuteronomy 8:18

"For the needy will not always be forgotten,"For the needy will not always be forgotten,"For the needy will not always be forgotten,"For the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the nor the nor the nor the hope of the afflicted perish forever."hope of the afflicted perish forever."hope of the afflicted perish forever."hope of the afflicted perish forever."Psalm 9:18Psalm 9:18Psalm 9:18Psalm 9:18

"But He saves from the sword of their mouth, and the "But He saves from the sword of their mouth, and the "But He saves from the sword of their mouth, and the "But He saves from the sword of their mouth, and the poor from the hand of the mighty. So the helpless has poor from the hand of the mighty. So the helpless has poor from the hand of the mighty. So the helpless has poor from the hand of the mighty. So the helpless has hope, andhope, andhope, andhope, and unrighteousness must shut its mouth."unrighteousness must shut its mouth."unrighteousness must shut its mouth."unrighteousness must shut its mouth."Job Job Job Job 5:155:155:155:15----16161616

"He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous "He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous "He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous "He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like the green leaf."will flourish like the green leaf."will flourish like the green leaf."will flourish like the green leaf."Proverbs 11:28Proverbs 11:28Proverbs 11:28Proverbs 11:28

"A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who "A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who "A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who "A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich will not go makes haste to be rich will not go makes haste to be rich will not go makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished."unpunished."unpunished."unpunished."ProverbProverbProverbProverbs 28:20s 28:20s 28:20s 28:20

"Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but "Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but "Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but "Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death."righteousness delivers from death."righteousness delivers from death."righteousness delivers from death."Proverbs 11:4Proverbs 11:4Proverbs 11:4Proverbs 11:4

"My eye will show no pity nor will I spare. I will repay "My eye will show no pity nor will I spare. I will repay "My eye will show no pity nor will I spare. I will repay "My eye will show no pity nor will I spare. I will repay you accordinyou accordinyou accordinyou according to your ways, while your abominations g to your ways, while your abominations g to your ways, while your abominations g to your ways, while your abominations are in your midst; then you will know that I, the LORD, are in your midst; then you will know that I, the LORD, are in your midst; then you will know that I, the LORD, are in your midst; then you will know that I, the LORD, do the smiting."do the smiting."do the smiting."do the smiting."Ezekiel 7:9Ezekiel 7:9Ezekiel 7:9Ezekiel 7:9

"There is one who pretends to be rich, but has not"There is one who pretends to be rich, but has not"There is one who pretends to be rich, but has not"There is one who pretends to be rich, but has nothing; hing; hing; hing; another pretends to be poor, but has great another pretends to be poor, but has great another pretends to be poor, but has great another pretends to be poor, but has great wealth."wealth."wealth."wealth."Proverbs 13:7Proverbs 13:7Proverbs 13:7Proverbs 13:7

"He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, "He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, "He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, "He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its nor he who loves abundance with its nor he who loves abundance with its nor he who loves abundance with its income."income."income."income."Ecclesiastes 5:10Ecclesiastes 5:10Ecclesiastes 5:10Ecclesiastes 5:10

"He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself "He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself "He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself "He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself or who gives to the rich, will only come to or who gives to the rich, will only come to or who gives to the rich, will only come to or who gives to the rich, will only come to poverty."poverty."poverty."poverty."Proverbs 22:16Proverbs 22:16Proverbs 22:16Proverbs 22:16

"A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth and does "A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth and does "A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth and does "A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth and does not know that want will come upon him."not know that want will come upon him."not know that want will come upon him."not know that want will come upon him."Proverbs 28:22Proverbs 28:22Proverbs 28:22Proverbs 28:22

"The rich and the poor ha"The rich and the poor ha"The rich and the poor ha"The rich and the poor have a common bond, the ve a common bond, the ve a common bond, the ve a common bond, the LORD is the maker of them all."LORD is the maker of them all."LORD is the maker of them all."LORD is the maker of them all."Proverbs 22:2Proverbs 22:2Proverbs 22:2Proverbs 22:2

"He delivers the afflicted in their affliction, and opens "He delivers the afflicted in their affliction, and opens "He delivers the afflicted in their affliction, and opens "He delivers the afflicted in their affliction, and opens their ear in time of oppression."their ear in time of oppression."their ear in time of oppression."their ear in time of oppression."Job 36:15Job 36:15Job 36:15Job 36:15

"Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great "Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great "Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great "Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and turmoil with it."treasure and turmoil with it."treasure and turmoil with it."treasure and turmoil with it."Proverbs 15:Proverbs 15:Proverbs 15:Proverbs 15:16161616

"Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he "Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he "Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he "Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is crooked though he be rich."who is crooked though he be rich."who is crooked though he be rich."who is crooked though he be rich."Proverbs 28:6Proverbs 28:6Proverbs 28:6Proverbs 28:6

"How blessed is he who considers the helpless; the "How blessed is he who considers the helpless; the "How blessed is he who considers the helpless; the "How blessed is he who considers the helpless; the LORD will deliveLORD will deliveLORD will deliveLORD will deliver him in a day of trouble."r him in a day of trouble."r him in a day of trouble."r him in a day of trouble."Psalm 41:1Psalm 41:1Psalm 41:1Psalm 41:1


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"And we know that God causes all things to work "And we know that God causes all things to work "And we know that God causes all things to work "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who together for good to those who together for good to those who together for good to those who love God, to those who love God, to those who love God, to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."are called according to His purpose."are called according to His purpose."are called according to His purpose."Romans 8:28Romans 8:28Romans 8:28Romans 8:28

"For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor "For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor "For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor "For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, angels, nor principalities, nor things present, angels, nor principalities, nor things present, angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things nor things nor things nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the other created thing, will be able to separate us from the other created thing, will be able to separate us from the other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38Romans 8:38Romans 8:38Romans 8:38----39393939

"For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not "For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not "For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not "For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have convinced that He is able to guard what I have convinced that He is able to guard what I have convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrustedentrustedentrustedentrusted to Him until that day."to Him until that day."to Him until that day."to Him until that day."2 Timothy 1:122 Timothy 1:122 Timothy 1:122 Timothy 1:12----13131313

"When you are cast down, you will speak with "When you are cast down, you will speak with "When you are cast down, you will speak with "When you are cast down, you will speak with confidence, And the humble person He will save."confidence, And the humble person He will save."confidence, And the humble person He will save."confidence, And the humble person He will save."Job Job Job Job 22:2922:2922:2922:29

"It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in "It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in "It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in "It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man."man."man."man."Psalm 118:8Psalm 118:8Psalm 118:8Psalm 118:8

"So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the"So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the"So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the"So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions traditions traditions traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ by letter from us. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ by letter from us. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ by letter from us. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every gocomfort and strengthen your hearts in every gocomfort and strengthen your hearts in every gocomfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work od work od work od work and word."and word."and word."and word."2 Thessalonians 2:152 Thessalonians 2:152 Thessalonians 2:152 Thessalonians 2:15----17171717

"But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and "But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and "But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and "But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. We have confidence in protect you from the evil one. We have confidence in protect you from the evil one. We have confidence in protect you from the evil one. We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, the Lord concerning you, the Lord concerning you, the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will that you are doing and will that you are doing and will that you are doing and will continue to do what we command. May the Lord direct continue to do what we command. May the Lord direct continue to do what we command. May the Lord direct continue to do what we command. May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the your hearts into the love of God and into the your hearts into the love of God and into the your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ."steadfastness of Christ."steadfastness of Christ."steadfastness of Christ."2 Thessalonians 3:32 Thessalonians 3:32 Thessalonians 3:32 Thessalonians 3:3----5555

""""Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble. Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble. Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble. Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble. Say to those with anxious heart, 'Take courage, fear Say to those with anxious heart, 'Take courage, fear Say to those with anxious heart, 'Take courage, fear Say to those with anxious heart, 'Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The recompense of God will come, But He will save you.' recompense of God will come, But He will save you.' recompense of God will come, But He will save you.' recompense of God will come, But He will save you.' Then the eyes of the blind will be opened And tThen the eyes of the blind will be opened And tThen the eyes of the blind will be opened And tThen the eyes of the blind will be opened And the ears he ears he ears he ears of the deaf will be unstopped. Then the lame will leap of the deaf will be unstopped. Then the lame will leap of the deaf will be unstopped. Then the lame will leap of the deaf will be unstopped. Then the lame will leap like deer, and the tongue of the mute will shout for joy. like deer, and the tongue of the mute will shout for joy. like deer, and the tongue of the mute will shout for joy. like deer, and the tongue of the mute will shout for joy. For waters will break forth in the wilderness and For waters will break forth in the wilderness and For waters will break forth in the wilderness and For waters will break forth in the wilderness and streams in the Arabah."streams in the Arabah."streams in the Arabah."streams in the Arabah."Isaiah 35:3Isaiah 35:3Isaiah 35:3Isaiah 35:3----6666

"Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look "Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look "Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look "Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you,


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surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."righteous right hand."righteous right hand."righteous right hand."Isaiah 41:10Isaiah 41:10Isaiah 41:10Isaiah 41:10

"I cry aloud with my voice to the Lord; I make "I cry aloud with my voice to the Lord; I make "I cry aloud with my voice to the Lord; I make "I cry aloud with my voice to the Lord; I make supplication with my voice to the Lord. I pour out my supplication with my voice to the Lord. I pour out my supplication with my voice to the Lord. I pour out my supplication with my voice to the Lord. I pour out my complaint before Him; I declare my trouble before complaint before Him; I declare my trouble before complaint before Him; I declare my trouble before complaint before Him; I declare my trouble before Him. When my spirit was overwhelmed within meHim. When my spirit was overwhelmed within meHim. When my spirit was overwhelmed within meHim. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, You , You , You , You knew my path. In the way where I walk They have knew my path. In the way where I walk They have knew my path. In the way where I walk They have knew my path. In the way where I walk They have hidden a trap for me. Look to the right and see; For hidden a trap for me. Look to the right and see; For hidden a trap for me. Look to the right and see; For hidden a trap for me. Look to the right and see; For there is no one who regards me; There is no escape there is no one who regards me; There is no escape there is no one who regards me; There is no escape there is no one who regards me; There is no escape for me; no one cares for my soul. I cried out to You, O for me; no one cares for my soul. I cried out to You, O for me; no one cares for my soul. I cried out to You, O for me; no one cares for my soul. I cried out to You, O Lord; I said, "You are my refuge, My portiLord; I said, "You are my refuge, My portiLord; I said, "You are my refuge, My portiLord; I said, "You are my refuge, My portion in the land on in the land on in the land on in the land of the living. Give heed to my cry, For I am brought of the living. Give heed to my cry, For I am brought of the living. Give heed to my cry, For I am brought of the living. Give heed to my cry, For I am brought very low; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they very low; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they very low; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they very low; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they are too strong for me. Bring my soul out of prison, so are too strong for me. Bring my soul out of prison, so are too strong for me. Bring my soul out of prison, so are too strong for me. Bring my soul out of prison, so that I may give thanks to Your name; The righteous that I may give thanks to Your name; The righteous that I may give thanks to Your name; The righteous that I may give thanks to Your name; The righteous will surround me, For You will will surround me, For You will will surround me, For You will will surround me, For You will deal bountifully with deal bountifully with deal bountifully with deal bountifully with me."me."me."me."Psalm 142:1Psalm 142:1Psalm 142:1Psalm 142:1----7777

"Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to "Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to "Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to "Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, riches, but on God, riches, but on God, riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all who richly supplies us with all who richly supplies us with all who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, storing good works, to be generous and ready to share, storing good works, to be generous and ready to share, storing good works, to be generous and ready to share, storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is the future, so that they may take hold of that which is the future, so that they may take hold of that which is the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed."life indeed."life indeed."life indeed."1 Timothy 6:171 Timothy 6:171 Timothy 6:171 Timothy 6:17----19191919

"This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and "This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and "This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and "This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, anencamps around those who fear Him, anencamps around those who fear Him, anencamps around those who fear Him, and rescues d rescues d rescues d rescues them. O taste and see that the Lord is good; How them. O taste and see that the Lord is good; How them. O taste and see that the Lord is good; How them. O taste and see that the Lord is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! O fear the blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! O fear the blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! O fear the blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! O fear the Lord, you His saints; For to those who fear Him there is Lord, you His saints; For to those who fear Him there is Lord, you His saints; For to those who fear Him there is Lord, you His saints; For to those who fear Him there is no want. The young lions do lack and suffer hunger; no want. The young lions do lack and suffer hunger; no want. The young lions do lack and suffer hunger; no want. The young lions do lack and suffer hunger; But they who seek the Lord shall But they who seek the Lord shall But they who seek the Lord shall But they who seek the Lord shall not be in want of any not be in want of any not be in want of any not be in want of any good thing."good thing."good thing."good thing."Psalm 34:6Psalm 34:6Psalm 34:6Psalm 34:6----10101010

"But if God so clothes the grass in the field, which is "But if God so clothes the grass in the field, which is "But if God so clothes the grass in the field, which is "But if God so clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more wilhow much more wilhow much more wilhow much more will He clothe you? You men of little l He clothe you? You men of little l He clothe you? You men of little l He clothe you? You men of little faith! And do not seek what you will eat and what you faith! And do not seek what you will eat and what you faith! And do not seek what you will eat and what you faith! And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not keep worrying. For all these will drink, and do not keep worrying. For all these will drink, and do not keep worrying. For all these will drink, and do not keep worrying. For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things. But seek His Father knows that you need these things. But seek His Father knows that you need these things. But seek His Father knows that you need these things. But seek His kingdokingdokingdokingdom, and these things will be added to you."m, and these things will be added to you."m, and these things will be added to you."m, and these things will be added to you."Luke Luke Luke Luke 12:2812:2812:2812:28----31313131

"Be angry and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go "Be angry and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go "Be angry and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go "Be angry and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an down on your anger, and do not give the devil an down on your anger, and do not give the devil an down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity."opportunity."opportunity."opportunity."Ephesians 4:26Ephesians 4:26Ephesians 4:26Ephesians 4:26----27272727

"He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with "He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with "He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with "He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne." with My Father on His throne." with My Father on His throne." with My Father on His throne." Revelation 3:21Revelation 3:21Revelation 3:21Revelation 3:21


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"Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the "Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the "Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the "Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the saknowing that the saknowing that the saknowing that the same experiences of suffering are me experiences of suffering are me experiences of suffering are me experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the being accomplished by your brethren who are in the being accomplished by your brethren who are in the being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. After you have suffered for a little while, the world. After you have suffered for a little while, the world. After you have suffered for a little while, the world. After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establiestabliestabliestablish you."sh you."sh you."sh you."1 Peter 5:81 Peter 5:81 Peter 5:81 Peter 5:8----10101010

"If the foundations are destroyed, What can the "If the foundations are destroyed, What can the "If the foundations are destroyed, What can the "If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do? The Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord's righteous do? The Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord's righteous do? The Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord's righteous do? The Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelthrone is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelthrone is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelthrone is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids test ids test ids test ids test the sons of men. The Lord tests the righteous and the the sons of men. The Lord tests the righteous and the the sons of men. The Lord tests the righteous and the the sons of men. The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, And the one who loves violence His soul wicked, And the one who loves violence His soul wicked, And the one who loves violence His soul wicked, And the one who loves violence His soul hates. Upon the wicked He will rain snares; Fire and hates. Upon the wicked He will rain snares; Fire and hates. Upon the wicked He will rain snares; Fire and hates. Upon the wicked He will rain snares; Fire and brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their cup. For the Lord is righteous, He lcup. For the Lord is righteous, He lcup. For the Lord is righteous, He lcup. For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness; oves righteousness; oves righteousness; oves righteousness; The upright will behold His face."The upright will behold His face."The upright will behold His face."The upright will behold His face."Psalm 11:3Psalm 11:3Psalm 11:3Psalm 11:3----7777

"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of Godthe surpassing greatness of the power will be of Godthe surpassing greatness of the power will be of Godthe surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves; we are afflicted in every way, and not from ourselves; we are afflicted in every way, and not from ourselves; we are afflicted in every way, and not from ourselves; we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed."destroyed."destroyed."destroyed." 2 Corint2 Corint2 Corint2 Corinthians 4:7hians 4:7hians 4:7hians 4:7----9999

"Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer "Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer "Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer "Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary, light affliction is day by day. For momentary, light affliction is day by day. For momentary, light affliction is day by day. For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not aall comparison, while we look not aall comparison, while we look not aall comparison, while we look not at the things which t the things which t the things which t the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things things which are seen are temporal, but the things things which are seen are temporal, but the things things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal."which are not seen are eternal."which are not seen are eternal."which are not seen are eternal."2 Corinthians 4:12 Corinthians 4:12 Corinthians 4:12 Corinthians 4:16666----18181818

"So the ransomed of the Lord will return and come with "So the ransomed of the Lord will return and come with "So the ransomed of the Lord will return and come with "So the ransomed of the Lord will return and come with joyful shouting to Zion, and everlasting joy will be on joyful shouting to Zion, and everlasting joy will be on joyful shouting to Zion, and everlasting joy will be on joyful shouting to Zion, and everlasting joy will be on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy, and their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy, and their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy, and their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing will flee away."sorrow and sighing will flee away."sorrow and sighing will flee away."sorrow and sighing will flee away."Isaiah 51:11Isaiah 51:11Isaiah 51:11Isaiah 51:11

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which made known to God. And the peace of God, which made known to God. And the peace of God, which made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and yand yand yand your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, our minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, our minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, our minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if of good repute, if there is any excellence and if of good repute, if there is any excellence and if of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these anything worthy of praise, dwell on these anything worthy of praise, dwell on these anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things."things."things."things."Philippians 4:6Philippians 4:6Philippians 4:6Philippians 4:6----8888

"Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch forth Your hand against the wrath me; You will stretch forth Your hand against the wrath me; You will stretch forth Your hand against the wrath me; You will stretch forth Your hand against the wrath


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of my enemies, And Your right hand will save of my enemies, And Your right hand will save of my enemies, And Your right hand will save of my enemies, And Your right hand will save me."me."me."me."Psalm 138:7Psalm 138:7Psalm 138:7Psalm 138:7

"Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me."believe also in Me."believe also in Me."believe also in Me."John John John John 14:114:114:114:1

"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful."be troubled, nor let it be fearful."be troubled, nor let it be fearful."be troubled, nor let it be fearful."John 14:27John 14:27John 14:27John 14:27

"Therefor"Therefor"Therefor"Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which e, do not throw away your confidence, which e, do not throw away your confidence, which e, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may so that when you have done the will of God, you may so that when you have done the will of God, you may so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised."receive what was promised."receive what was promised."receive what was promised."Hebrews 10:35Hebrews 10:35Hebrews 10:35Hebrews 10:35----36363636

"For I am confident of this very thing, that He who "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus."Christ Jesus."Christ Jesus."Christ Jesus."Philippians 1:6Philippians 1:6Philippians 1:6Philippians 1:6

"Let us not lose"Let us not lose"Let us not lose"Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we heart in doing good, for in due time we heart in doing good, for in due time we heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary."will reap if we do not grow weary."will reap if we do not grow weary."will reap if we do not grow weary."Galatians 6:9Galatians 6:9Galatians 6:9Galatians 6:9

"Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who "Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who "Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who "Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the Lord."hope in the Lord."hope in the Lord."hope in the Lord."Psalm 31:24Psalm 31:24Psalm 31:24Psalm 31:24


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PurposePurposePurposePurpose "Let your eyes look directly ahead and let your gaze be "Let your eyes look directly ahead and let your gaze be "Let your eyes look directly ahead and let your gaze be "Let your eyes look directly ahead and let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. Watch the path of your fixed straight in front of you. Watch the path of your fixed straight in front of you. Watch the path of your fixed straight in front of you. Watch the path of your feet and all your ways will be estabfeet and all your ways will be estabfeet and all your ways will be estabfeet and all your ways will be established. Do not turn lished. Do not turn lished. Do not turn lished. Do not turn to the right nor to the left; turn your foot from to the right nor to the left; turn your foot from to the right nor to the left; turn your foot from to the right nor to the left; turn your foot from evil."evil."evil."evil."Proverbs 4:25Proverbs 4:25Proverbs 4:25Proverbs 4:25----27272727

"Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, "Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, "Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, "Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law."but happy is he who keeps the law."but happy is he who keeps the law."but happy is he who keeps the law."Proverbs 29:18Proverbs 29:18Proverbs 29:18Proverbs 29:18

"Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to "Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to "Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to "Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the callingwalk in a manner worthy of the callingwalk in a manner worthy of the callingwalk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and with which you have been called, with all humility and with which you have been called, with all humility and with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent tanother in love, being diligent tanother in love, being diligent tanother in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of o preserve the unity of o preserve the unity of o preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."the Spirit in the bond of peace."the Spirit in the bond of peace."the Spirit in the bond of peace."Ephesians 4:1Ephesians 4:1Ephesians 4:1Ephesians 4:1----3333

"Brethren, I do "Brethren, I do "Brethren, I do "Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of not regard myself as having laid hold of not regard myself as having laid hold of not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."Christ Jesus."Christ Jesus."Christ Jesus."Philippians 3:13Philippians 3:13Philippians 3:13Philippians 3:13----14141414

"The naive believes everything, but the sensible man "The naive believes everything, but the sensible man "The naive believes everything, but the sensible man "The naive believes everything, but the sensible man considers his steps."considers his steps."considers his steps."considers his steps."Proverbs 14:15Proverbs 14:15Proverbs 14:15Proverbs 14:15

"Prepare plans by consultation, and make war by wise "Prepare plans by consultation, and make war by wise "Prepare plans by consultation, and make war by wise "Prepare plans by consultation, and make war by wise guidance."guidance."guidance."guidance."Proverbs 20:18Proverbs 20:18Proverbs 20:18Proverbs 20:18

"Only be strong an"Only be strong an"Only be strong an"Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do d very courageous; be careful to do d very courageous; be careful to do d very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant according to all the law which Moses My servant according to all the law which Moses My servant according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you the left, so that you may have success wherever you the left, so that you may have success wherever you the left, so that you may have success wherever you go."go."go."go."Joshua 1:7Joshua 1:7Joshua 1:7Joshua 1:7

"You did not choose Me but I chose you, and "You did not choose Me but I chose you, and "You did not choose Me but I chose you, and "You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you."of the Father in My name He may give to you."of the Father in My name He may give to you."of the Father in My name He may give to you."John John John John 15:1615:1615:1615:16

"Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, 'All "Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, 'All "Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, 'All "Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, 'All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on authority has been given to Me in heaven and on authority has been given to Me in heaven and on authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of thnations, baptizing them in the name of thnations, baptizing them in the name of thnations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and e Father and e Father and e Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.'"always, even to the end of the age.'"always, even to the end of the age.'"always, even to the end of the age.'"Matthew 28:18Matthew 28:18Matthew 28:18Matthew 28:18----20202020

"T"T"T"The mind of man plans his way, but the LORD directs he mind of man plans his way, but the LORD directs he mind of man plans his way, but the LORD directs he mind of man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps."his steps."his steps."his steps."Proverbs 16:9Proverbs 16:9Proverbs 16:9Proverbs 16:9


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"I know, O LORD, that a man's way is not in himself, "I know, O LORD, that a man's way is not in himself, "I know, O LORD, that a man's way is not in himself, "I know, O LORD, that a man's way is not in himself, nor is it in a man who walks to direct hisnor is it in a man who walks to direct hisnor is it in a man who walks to direct hisnor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps."steps."steps."steps."Jeremiah 10:23Jeremiah 10:23Jeremiah 10:23Jeremiah 10:23

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways on your own understanding. In all your ways on your own understanding. In all your ways on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths strastrastrastraight."ight."ight."ight."Proverbs 3:5Proverbs 3:5Proverbs 3:5Proverbs 3:5----6666

"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and eveJerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and eveJerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and eveJerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to n to n to n to the remotest part of the earth."the remotest part of the earth."the remotest part of the earth."the remotest part of the earth."Acts 1:8Acts 1:8Acts 1:8Acts 1:8

"There is an appointed time for everything. There is a "There is an appointed time for everything. There is a "There is an appointed time for everything. There is a "There is an appointed time for everything. There is a time for every event under heaven."time for every event under heaven."time for every event under heaven."time for every event under heaven."Ecclesiastes 3:1Ecclesiastes 3:1Ecclesiastes 3:1Ecclesiastes 3:1

"Get up and stand on your feet; for this purpose I have "Get up and stand on your feet; for this purpose I have "Get up and stand on your feet; for this purpose I have "Get up and stand on your feet; for this purpose I have appeared to you, to appoint you a minister and a appeared to you, to appoint you a minister and a appeared to you, to appoint you a minister and a appeared to you, to appoint you a minister and a witness not only to the things which you have seen, but witness not only to the things which you have seen, but witness not only to the things which you have seen, but witness not only to the things which you have seen, but also to the things in which also to the things in which also to the things in which also to the things in which I will appear to you."I will appear to you."I will appear to you."I will appear to you."Acts Acts Acts Acts 26:1626:1626:1626:16

"We know that God causes all things to work together "We know that God causes all things to work together "We know that God causes all things to work together "We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are for good to those who love God, to those who are for good to those who love God, to those who are for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."called according to His purpose."called according to His purpose."called according to His purpose."Romans 8:28Romans 8:28Romans 8:28Romans 8:28


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"Men will say, 'Surely there is a reward for the "Men will say, 'Surely there is a reward for the "Men will say, 'Surely there is a reward for the "Men will say, 'Surely there is a reward for the righteous; surely there is a God who judges on righteous; surely there is a God who judges on righteous; surely there is a God who judges on righteous; surely there is a God who judges on earth!'"earth!'"earth!'"earth!'"Psalm 58:11Psalm 58:11Psalm 58:11Psalm 58:11

"Loving"Loving"Loving"Loving kindness is Yours, O Lord, for You kindness is Yours, O Lord, for You kindness is Yours, O Lord, for You kindness is Yours, O Lord, for You recompense a man according to his work."recompense a man according to his work."recompense a man according to his work."recompense a man according to his work."Psalm 62:12Psalm 62:12Psalm 62:12Psalm 62:12

"Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, the fruit of the "Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, the fruit of the "Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, the fruit of the "Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward."womb is a reward."womb is a reward."womb is a reward."Psalm 127:3Psalm 127:3Psalm 127:3Psalm 127:3

"Behold, the Lord GOD will come with might, with His "Behold, the Lord GOD will come with might, with His "Behold, the Lord GOD will come with might, with His "Behold, the Lord GOD will come with might, with His arm ruling for Him. Behold, His reward is with Him and arm ruling for Him. Behold, His reward is with Him and arm ruling for Him. Behold, His reward is with Him and arm ruling for Him. Behold, His reward is with Him and His recompenseHis recompenseHis recompenseHis recompense before Him."before Him."before Him."before Him."Isaiah 40:10Isaiah 40:10Isaiah 40:10Isaiah 40:10

"I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, even to "I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, even to "I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, even to "I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, even to give to each man according to his ways, according to give to each man according to his ways, according to give to each man according to his ways, according to give to each man according to his ways, according to the results of his deeds."the results of his deeds."the results of his deeds."the results of his deeds."Jeremiah 17:10Jeremiah 17:10Jeremiah 17:10Jeremiah 17:10

"Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecugreat; for in the same way they persecugreat; for in the same way they persecugreat; for in the same way they persecuted the ted the ted the ted the prophets who were before you."prophets who were before you."prophets who were before you."prophets who were before you."Matthew 5:12Matthew 5:12Matthew 5:12Matthew 5:12

"Beware of practicing your righteousness bef"Beware of practicing your righteousness bef"Beware of practicing your righteousness bef"Beware of practicing your righteousness before men ore men ore men ore men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.with your Father who is in heaven.with your Father who is in heaven.with your Father who is in heaven.

"So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet "So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet "So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet "So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and

in the streets, so that they may be honored by men. in the streets, so that they may be honored by men. in the streets, so that they may be honored by men. in the streets, so that they may be honored by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.

"But when you give to the poor, do not let your left "But when you give to the poor, do not let your left "But when you give to the poor, do not let your left "But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you."When yis done in secret will reward you."When yis done in secret will reward you."When yis done in secret will reward you."When you pray, you ou pray, you ou pray, you ou pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.they have their reward in full.they have their reward in full.they have their reward in full.

"But you, when you pray, go into your inner roo"But you, when you pray, go into your inner roo"But you, when you pray, go into your inner roo"But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, m, m, m, close your door and pray to your Father who is in close your door and pray to your Father who is in close your door and pray to your Father who is in close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you."secret will reward you."secret will reward you."secret will reward you."Matthew 6:1Matthew 6:1Matthew 6:1Matthew 6:1----6666

"Whoever in the name of a disciple"Whoever in the name of a disciple"Whoever in the name of a disciple"Whoever in the name of a disciple gives to one of gives to one of gives to one of gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward."I say to you, he shall not lose his reward."I say to you, he shall not lose his reward."I say to you, he shall not lose his reward."Matthew 10:42Matthew 10:42Matthew 10:42Matthew 10:42

"For the Son of Man is going to come in "For the Son of Man is going to come in "For the Son of Man is going to come in "For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of His the glory of His the glory of His the glory of His Father with His angels, and will then repay every man Father with His angels, and will then repay every man Father with His angels, and will then repay every man Father with His angels, and will then repay every man according to his deeds."according to his deeds."according to his deeds."according to his deeds."Matthew 16:27Matthew 16:27Matthew 16:27Matthew 16:27

"Love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting "Love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting "Love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting "Love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in rnothing in rnothing in rnothing in return; and your reward will be great, and eturn; and your reward will be great, and eturn; and your reward will be great, and eturn; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men."kind to ungrateful and evil men."kind to ungrateful and evil men."kind to ungrateful and evil men."Luke 6:35Luke 6:35Luke 6:35Luke 6:35


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"Now he who plants and he who waters"Now he who plants and he who waters"Now he who plants and he who waters"Now he who plants and he who waters are one; but are one; but are one; but are one; but each will receive his own reward according to his own each will receive his own reward according to his own each will receive his own reward according to his own each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. Each man's work will become evident; for the labor. Each man's work will become evident; for the labor. Each man's work will become evident; for the labor. Each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work. If any man's workwork. If any man's workwork. If any man's workwork. If any man's work which he has built on it which he has built on it which he has built on it which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward."remains, he will receive a reward."remains, he will receive a reward."remains, he will receive a reward."1 Corinthians 3:8, 131 Corinthians 3:8, 131 Corinthians 3:8, 131 Corinthians 3:8, 13----11114444

"Knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this "Knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this "Knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this "Knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or free."free."free."free."Ephesians 6:8Ephesians 6:8Ephesians 6:8Ephesians 6:8

"Knowing that from the Lord you will receive"Knowing that from the Lord you will receive"Knowing that from the Lord you will receive"Knowing that from the Lord you will receive the the the the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve."you serve."you serve."you serve."Colossians 3:24Colossians 3:24Colossians 3:24Colossians 3:24

"Do not throw away your confidence, which has a "Do not throw away your confidence, which has a "Do not throw away your confidence, which has a "Do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward."great reward."great reward."great reward."Hebrews 10:35Hebrews 10:35Hebrews 10:35Hebrews 10:35

"Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who "Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who "Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who "Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him."rewarder of those who seek Him."rewarder of those who seek Him."rewarder of those who seek Him."Hebrews 11:6Hebrews 11:6Hebrews 11:6Hebrews 11:6

"Watch yourselves, that you do not lose what we have "Watch yourselves, that you do not lose what we have "Watch yourselves, that you do not lose what we have "Watch yourselves, that you do not lose what we have accomplished, but that you may receive a full accomplished, but that you may receive a full accomplished, but that you may receive a full accomplished, but that you may receive a full reward."reward."reward."reward."2 John 1:82 John 1:82 John 1:82 John 1:8


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SuccessSuccessSuccessSuccess "Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, but "Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, but "Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, but "Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, but trouble is in the income of the wicked."trouble is in the income of the wicked."trouble is in the income of the wicked."trouble is in the income of the wicked." Proverbs 15:6Proverbs 15:6Proverbs 15:6Proverbs 15:6

"The reward of humility and the fear of th"The reward of humility and the fear of th"The reward of humility and the fear of th"The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD are e LORD are e LORD are e LORD are riches, honor, and life."riches, honor, and life."riches, honor, and life."riches, honor, and life."Proverbs 22:4Proverbs 22:4Proverbs 22:4Proverbs 22:4

"Then the LORD your God will prosper you "Then the LORD your God will prosper you "Then the LORD your God will prosper you "Then the LORD your God will prosper you abundantly in all the work of your hand, in the abundantly in all the work of your hand, in the abundantly in all the work of your hand, in the abundantly in all the work of your hand, in the offspring of your body and in the ooffspring of your body and in the ooffspring of your body and in the ooffspring of your body and in the offspring of your ffspring of your ffspring of your ffspring of your cattle and in the produce of your ground, for the LORD cattle and in the produce of your ground, for the LORD cattle and in the produce of your ground, for the LORD cattle and in the produce of your ground, for the LORD will again rejoice over you for good, just as He rejoiced will again rejoice over you for good, just as He rejoiced will again rejoice over you for good, just as He rejoiced will again rejoice over you for good, just as He rejoiced over your fathers."over your fathers."over your fathers."over your fathers."Deuteronomy 30:9Deuteronomy 30:9Deuteronomy 30:9Deuteronomy 30:9

"Then He"Then He"Then He"Then He will give you rain for the seed which you will will give you rain for the seed which you will will give you rain for the seed which you will will give you rain for the seed which you will sow in the ground, and bread from the yield of the sow in the ground, and bread from the yield of the sow in the ground, and bread from the yield of the sow in the ground, and bread from the yield of the ground, and it will be rich and plenteous; on that day ground, and it will be rich and plenteous; on that day ground, and it will be rich and plenteous; on that day ground, and it will be rich and plenteous; on that day your livestock will graze in a roomy pasture."your livestock will graze in a roomy pasture."your livestock will graze in a roomy pasture."your livestock will graze in a roomy pasture."Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah 30:2330:2330:2330:23

"Moreover, that every man who eats and drinks sees "Moreover, that every man who eats and drinks sees "Moreover, that every man who eats and drinks sees "Moreover, that every man who eats and drinks sees good in all his labor good in all his labor good in all his labor good in all his labor ---- it is the gift of God."it is the gift of God."it is the gift of God."it is the gift of God."Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes 3:133:133:133:13

"The LORD will make you abound in prosperity, in the "The LORD will make you abound in prosperity, in the "The LORD will make you abound in prosperity, in the "The LORD will make you abound in prosperity, in the offspring of your body and in the offspring of your offspring of your body and in the offspring of your offspring of your body and in the offspring of your offspring of your body and in the offspring of your beast and in the produce of your ground, in the land beast and in the produce of your ground, in the land beast and in the produce of your ground, in the land beast and in the produce of your ground, in the land which the LORD swore to your fathwhich the LORD swore to your fathwhich the LORD swore to your fathwhich the LORD swore to your fathers to give you.ers to give you.ers to give you.ers to give you.

"The LORD will open for you His good storehouse, the "The LORD will open for you His good storehouse, the "The LORD will open for you His good storehouse, the "The LORD will open for you His good storehouse, the heavens, to give rain to your land in its season and to heavens, to give rain to your land in its season and to heavens, to give rain to your land in its season and to heavens, to give rain to your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hand; and you shall lend to bless all the work of your hand; and you shall lend to bless all the work of your hand; and you shall lend to bless all the work of your hand; and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow.many nations, but you shall not borrow.many nations, but you shall not borrow.many nations, but you shall not borrow.

"The LORD will make you the head an"The LORD will make you the head an"The LORD will make you the head an"The LORD will make you the head and not the tail, d not the tail, d not the tail, d not the tail, and you only will be above, and you will not be and you only will be above, and you will not be and you only will be above, and you will not be and you only will be above, and you will not be underneath, if you listen to the commandments of the underneath, if you listen to the commandments of the underneath, if you listen to the commandments of the underneath, if you listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I charge you today, to observe LORD your God, which I charge you today, to observe LORD your God, which I charge you today, to observe LORD your God, which I charge you today, to observe them carefully."them carefully."them carefully."them carefully."Deuteronomy 28:11Deuteronomy 28:11Deuteronomy 28:11Deuteronomy 28:11----13131313

"Furthermore, as for every man to whom God has "Furthermore, as for every man to whom God has "Furthermore, as for every man to whom God has "Furthermore, as for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, He has also empowered him given riches and wealth, He has also empowered him given riches and wealth, He has also empowered him given riches and wealth, He has also empowered him to eat from them and to receive his reward and rejoice to eat from them and to receive his reward and rejoice to eat from them and to receive his reward and rejoice to eat from them and to receive his reward and rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God."in his labor; this is the gift of God."in his labor; this is the gift of God."in his labor; this is the gift of God."Ecclesiastes 5:19Ecclesiastes 5:19Ecclesiastes 5:19Ecclesiastes 5:19

"Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and "Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and "Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and "Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, even purrighteousness. My fruit is better than gold, even purrighteousness. My fruit is better than gold, even purrighteousness. My fruit is better than gold, even pure e e e


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gold, and my yield better than choicest gold, and my yield better than choicest gold, and my yield better than choicest gold, and my yield better than choicest silver."silver."silver."silver."Proverbs 8:18Proverbs 8:18Proverbs 8:18Proverbs 8:18----19191919

"Wealth and riches are in his house, and his "Wealth and riches are in his house, and his "Wealth and riches are in his house, and his "Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever."righteousness endures forever."righteousness endures forever."righteousness endures forever."Psalm 112:3Psalm 112:3Psalm 112:3Psalm 112:3

"And place your gold in the dust, and the gold of Ophir "And place your gold in the dust, and the gold of Ophir "And place your gold in the dust, and the gold of Ophir "And place your gold in the dust, and the gold of Ophir among the stones of the brooks, then the Almighty will among the stones of the brooks, then the Almighty will among the stones of the brooks, then the Almighty will among the stones of the brooks, then the Almighty will be your gold and choice silver to you."be your gold and choice silver to you."be your gold and choice silver to you."be your gold and choice silver to you."Job 22:24Job 22:24Job 22:24Job 22:24----25252525

"They will build houses and inhabit them; they will also "They will build houses and inhabit them; they will also "They will build houses and inhabit them; they will also "They will build houses and inhabit them; they will also plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They will not build plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They will not build plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They will not build plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They will not build and another inhabit, they will not plant and another eat; and another inhabit, they will not plant and another eat; and another inhabit, they will not plant and another eat; and another inhabit, they will not plant and another eat; for as the lifetime of a tree, sfor as the lifetime of a tree, sfor as the lifetime of a tree, sfor as the lifetime of a tree, so will be the days of My o will be the days of My o will be the days of My o will be the days of My people, and My chosen ones will wear out the work of people, and My chosen ones will wear out the work of people, and My chosen ones will wear out the work of people, and My chosen ones will wear out the work of their hands.their hands.their hands.their hands.

"They will not labor in vain, or bear children for "They will not labor in vain, or bear children for "They will not labor in vain, or bear children for "They will not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity; for they are the offspring of those blessed by calamity; for they are the offspring of those blessed by calamity; for they are the offspring of those blessed by calamity; for they are the offspring of those blessed by the LORD, and their descendants with them."the LORD, and their descendants with them."the LORD, and their descendants with them."the LORD, and their descendants with them."Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah 65:2165:2165:2165:21----23232323

"All these blessings will come upon you and overtake "All these blessings will come upon you and overtake "All these blessings will come upon you and overtake "All these blessings will come upon you and overtake you if you obey the LORD your God:you if you obey the LORD your God:you if you obey the LORD your God:you if you obey the LORD your God:

"Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you "Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you "Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you "Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country.be in the country.be in the country.be in the country.

"Blessed"Blessed"Blessed"Blessed shall be the offspring of your body and the shall be the offspring of your body and the shall be the offspring of your body and the shall be the offspring of your body and the produce of your ground and the offspring of your produce of your ground and the offspring of your produce of your ground and the offspring of your produce of your ground and the offspring of your beasts, the increase of your herd and the young of beasts, the increase of your herd and the young of beasts, the increase of your herd and the young of beasts, the increase of your herd and the young of your flock.your flock.your flock.your flock.

"Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl."Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl."Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl."Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl.

"Blessed shall you be when you come in, and b"Blessed shall you be when you come in, and b"Blessed shall you be when you come in, and b"Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed lessed lessed lessed shall you be when you go out."shall you be when you go out."shall you be when you go out."shall you be when you go out."Deuteronomy 28:2Deuteronomy 28:2Deuteronomy 28:2Deuteronomy 28:2----6666


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TrustTrustTrustTrust "Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the "Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the "Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the "Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the LORD."LORD."LORD."LORD."Psalm 4:5Psalm 4:5Psalm 4:5Psalm 4:5

"Those who know Your name will put their trust in "Those who know Your name will put their trust in "Those who know Your name will put their trust in "Those who know Your name will put their trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You."seek You."seek You."seek You."Psalm 9:10Psalm 9:10Psalm 9:10Psalm 9:10

"O my God, in You I trust, do not let me be ashamed; "O my God, in You I trust, do not let me be ashamed; "O my God, in You I trust, do not let me be ashamed; "O my God, in You I trust, do not let me be ashamed; do not let my enemies exult over me."do not let my enemies exult over me."do not let my enemies exult over me."do not let my enemies exult over me."Psalm 25:20Psalm 25:20Psalm 25:20Psalm 25:20

"I hate those who regard vain idols, but I trust in the "I hate those who regard vain idols, but I trust in the "I hate those who regard vain idols, but I trust in the "I hate those who regard vain idols, but I trust in the LORD."LORD."LORD."LORD."Psalm 31:6Psalm 31:6Psalm 31:6Psalm 31:6

"As for me, I trust in You, O LORD, I say, 'You are my "As for me, I trust in You, O LORD, I say, 'You are my "As for me, I trust in You, O LORD, I say, 'You are my "As for me, I trust in You, O LORD, I say, 'You are my God.'"God.'"God.'"God.'"Psalm 31:14Psalm 31:14Psalm 31:14Psalm 31:14

"Our heart rejoices in Him, because we trust in His "Our heart rejoices in Him, because we trust in His "Our heart rejoices in Him, because we trust in His "Our heart rejoices in Him, because we trust in His holy name."holy name."holy name."holy name."Psalm 33:21Psalm 33:21Psalm 33:21Psalm 33:21

"Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and "Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and "Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and "Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness."cultivate faithfulness."cultivate faithfulness."cultivate faithfulness."Psalm 37:3Psalm 37:3Psalm 37:3Psalm 37:3

"Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and "Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and "Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and "Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He will do it."He will do it."He will do it."He will do it."Psalm 37:5Psalm 37:5Psalm 37:5Psalm 37:5

"He put a new song in my mouth, a song of pr"He put a new song in my mouth, a song of pr"He put a new song in my mouth, a song of pr"He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to aise to aise to aise to our God; many will see and fear and will trust in the our God; many will see and fear and will trust in the our God; many will see and fear and will trust in the our God; many will see and fear and will trust in the LORD. How blessed is the man who has made the LORD. How blessed is the man who has made the LORD. How blessed is the man who has made the LORD. How blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, and has not turned to the proud, nor to LORD his trust, and has not turned to the proud, nor to LORD his trust, and has not turned to the proud, nor to LORD his trust, and has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood."those who lapse into falsehood."those who lapse into falsehood."those who lapse into falsehood."Psalm 40:3Psalm 40:3Psalm 40:3Psalm 40:3----4444

"I will not trust in my bow, nor will my sword save "I will not trust in my bow, nor will my sword save "I will not trust in my bow, nor will my sword save "I will not trust in my bow, nor will my sword save me."me."me."me."Psalm 44:6Psalm 44:6Psalm 44:6Psalm 44:6

"As for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of "As for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of "As for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of "As for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust inGod; I trust inGod; I trust inGod; I trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and the lovingkindness of God forever and the lovingkindness of God forever and the lovingkindness of God forever and ever."ever."ever."ever."Psalm 52:8Psalm 52:8Psalm 52:8Psalm 52:8

"But You, O God, will bring them down to the pit of "But You, O God, will bring them down to the pit of "But You, O God, will bring them down to the pit of "But You, O God, will bring them down to the pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half thout half thout half thout half their days. But I will trust in You."eir days. But I will trust in You."eir days. But I will trust in You."eir days. But I will trust in You."Psalm 55:23Psalm 55:23Psalm 55:23Psalm 55:23

"When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, "When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, "When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, "When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I have put my trust; I shall whose word I praise, in God I have put my trust; I shall whose word I praise, in God I have put my trust; I shall whose word I praise, in God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. not be afraid. not be afraid. not be afraid. What can mere man do to me?"What can mere man do to me?"What can mere man do to me?"What can mere man do to me?"Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm 56:356:356:356:3

"Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your "Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your "Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your "Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Do not trust heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Do not trust heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Do not trust heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Do not trust in oppression and do not vaiin oppression and do not vaiin oppression and do not vaiin oppression and do not vainly hope in robbery; if nly hope in robbery; if nly hope in robbery; if nly hope in robbery; if


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riches increase, do not set your heart upon riches increase, do not set your heart upon riches increase, do not set your heart upon riches increase, do not set your heart upon them."them."them."them."Psalm 62:8, 10Psalm 62:8, 10Psalm 62:8, 10Psalm 62:8, 10

"Because they did not believe in God and did not trust "Because they did not believe in God and did not trust "Because they did not believe in God and did not trust "Because they did not believe in God and did not trust in His salvation."in His salvation."in His salvation."in His salvation."Psalm 78:22Psalm 78:22Psalm 78:22Psalm 78:22

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding."on your own understanding."on your own understanding."on your own understanding."Proverbs 3:Proverbs 3:Proverbs 3:Proverbs 3:5555

"A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings "A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings "A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings "A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust."down the stronghold in which they trust."down the stronghold in which they trust."down the stronghold in which they trust."Proverbs 21:22Proverbs 21:22Proverbs 21:22Proverbs 21:22

"So that your trust may be in the LORD, I have taught "So that your trust may be in the LORD, I have taught "So that your trust may be in the LORD, I have taught "So that your trust may be in the LORD, I have taught you todayou todayou todayou today, even you."y, even you."y, even you."y, even you."Proverbs 22:18Proverbs 22:18Proverbs 22:18Proverbs 22:18

"Trust in the LORD forever, for in GOD the LORD, we "Trust in the LORD forever, for in GOD the LORD, we "Trust in the LORD forever, for in GOD the LORD, we "Trust in the LORD forever, for in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock."have an everlasting Rock."have an everlasting Rock."have an everlasting Rock."Isaiah 26:4Isaiah 26:4Isaiah 26:4Isaiah 26:4

"And again, 'I will put my trust in Him.' And again, "And again, 'I will put my trust in Him.' And again, "And again, 'I will put my trust in Him.' And again, "And again, 'I will put my trust in Him.' And again, 'Behold, I and the children whom God has given 'Behold, I and the children whom God has given 'Behold, I and the children whom God has given 'Behold, I and the children whom God has given me.'"me.'"me.'"me.'"Hebrews 2:13Hebrews 2:13Hebrews 2:13Hebrews 2:13

"We had the sentence of death "We had the sentence of death "We had the sentence of death "We had the sentence of death within ourselves so that within ourselves so that within ourselves so that within ourselves so that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises we would not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises we would not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises we would not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead."the dead."the dead."the dead."2 Corinthians 1:92 Corinthians 1:92 Corinthians 1:92 Corinthians 1:9

"I trust that you will realize that we ourselves do not fail "I trust that you will realize that we ourselves do not fail "I trust that you will realize that we ourselves do not fail "I trust that you will realize that we ourselves do not fail the tthe tthe tthe test."est."est."est."2 Corinthians 13:62 Corinthians 13:62 Corinthians 13:62 Corinthians 13:6


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TruthTruthTruthTruth "O send out Your light and Your truth, let them lead "O send out Your light and Your truth, let them lead "O send out Your light and Your truth, let them lead "O send out Your light and Your truth, let them lead memememe; let them bring me to Your holy hill and to Your ; let them bring me to Your holy hill and to Your ; let them bring me to Your holy hill and to Your ; let them bring me to Your holy hill and to Your dwelling places. "dwelling places. "dwelling places. "dwelling places. "Psalm 43:3Psalm 43:3Psalm 43:3Psalm 43:3

"Behold, You desir"Behold, You desir"Behold, You desir"Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being, and in e truth in the innermost being, and in e truth in the innermost being, and in e truth in the innermost being, and in the hidden part You will make me know the hidden part You will make me know the hidden part You will make me know the hidden part You will make me know wisdom."wisdom."wisdom."wisdom."Psalm 51:6Psalm 51:6Psalm 51:6Psalm 51:6

""""I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Your I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Your I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Your I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Your ordinances before me."ordinances before me."ordinances before me."ordinances before me."Psalm 119:30Psalm 119:30Psalm 119:30Psalm 119:30

"The LORD"The LORD"The LORD"The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who is near to all who call upon Him, to all who is near to all who call upon Him, to all who is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth."call upon Him in truth."call upon Him in truth."call upon Him in truth."Psalm 145:18Psalm 145:18Psalm 145:18Psalm 145:18

"Buy truth, "Buy truth, "Buy truth, "Buy truth, and do not sell it, get wisdom and and do not sell it, get wisdom and and do not sell it, get wisdom and and do not sell it, get wisdom and instruction and understanding."instruction and understanding."instruction and understanding."instruction and understanding."Proverbs 23:23Proverbs 23:23Proverbs 23:23Proverbs 23:23

"These are t"These are t"These are t"These are the things which you should do: speak the he things which you should do: speak the he things which you should do: speak the he things which you should do: speak the truth to one another; judge with truth and judgment for truth to one another; judge with truth and judgment for truth to one another; judge with truth and judgment for truth to one another; judge with truth and judgment for peace in your gates."peace in your gates."peace in your gates."peace in your gates."Zechariah 8:16Zechariah 8:16Zechariah 8:16Zechariah 8:16

"The Word became flesh, and dwelt among u"The Word became flesh, and dwelt among u"The Word became flesh, and dwelt among u"The Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we s, and we s, and we s, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.Father, full of grace and truth.Father, full of grace and truth.Father, full of grace and truth.

"John testified about Him and cried out, saying, 'This "John testified about Him and cried out, saying, 'This "John testified about Him and cried out, saying, 'This "John testified about Him and cried out, saying, 'This was He of whom I said, "He who comes after me has a was He of whom I said, "He who comes after me has a was He of whom I said, "He who comes after me has a was He of whom I said, "He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me.'" For higher rank than I, for He existed before me.'" For higher rank than I, for He existed before me.'" For higher rank than I, for He existed before me.'" For of of of of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon His fullness we have all received, and grace upon His fullness we have all received, and grace upon His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.grace.grace.grace.

"For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth "For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth "For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth "For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ."were realized through Jesus Christ."were realized through Jesus Christ."were realized through Jesus Christ."John 1:14John 1:14John 1:14John 1:14----17171717

"He who pr"He who pr"He who pr"He who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that actices the truth comes to the Light, so that actices the truth comes to the Light, so that actices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God."in God."in God."in God."John 3:21John 3:21John 3:21John 3:21

"An hour is coming, and now is, when the true "An hour is coming, and now is, when the true "An hour is coming, and now is, when the true "An hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers wiworshipers wiworshipers wiworshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; ll worship the Father in spirit and truth; ll worship the Father in spirit and truth; ll worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."in spirit and truth."in spirit and truth."in spirit and truth."JoJoJoJohn 4:23hn 4:23hn 4:23hn 4:23----24242424

"You will know the truth, and the truth will make you "You will know the truth, and the truth will make you "You will know the truth, and the truth will make you "You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."free."free."free."John 8:32John 8:32John 8:32John 8:32

"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father bthe life; no one comes to the Father bthe life; no one comes to the Father bthe life; no one comes to the Father but through ut through ut through ut through Me.'"Me.'"Me.'"Me.'"John 14:6John 14:6John 14:6John 14:6

"When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you "When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you "When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you "When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He winitiative, but whatever He hears, He winitiative, but whatever He hears, He winitiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and ill speak; and ill speak; and ill speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come."He will disclose to you what is to come."He will disclose to you what is to come."He will disclose to you what is to come."John 16:13John 16:13John 16:13John 16:13


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"He who has seen has testified, and his testimony is "He who has seen has testified, and his testimony is "He who has seen has testified, and his testimony is "He who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so thtrue; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so thtrue; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so thtrue; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that at at at you also may believe."you also may believe."you also may believe."you also may believe."John 19:35John 19:35John 19:35John 19:35

"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousnesssuppress the truth in unrighteousnesssuppress the truth in unrighteousnesssuppress the truth in unrighteousness....

"For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and "For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and "For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and "For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the worshiped and served the creature rather than the worshiped and served the creature rather than the worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen."Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen."Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen."Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen."Romans 1:18,25Romans 1:18,25Romans 1:18,25Romans 1:18,25

"Therefore let "Therefore let "Therefore let "Therefore let us celebrate the feast, not with old us celebrate the feast, not with old us celebrate the feast, not with old us celebrate the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth."but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth."but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth."but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth."1 1 1 1 Corinthians 5:8Corinthians 5:8Corinthians 5:8Corinthians 5:8

"We have re"We have re"We have re"We have renounced the things hidden because of nounced the things hidden because of nounced the things hidden because of nounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth word of God, but by the manifestation of truth word of God, but by the manifestation of truth word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in commending ourselves to every man's conscience in commending ourselves to every man's conscience in commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God."the sight of God."the sight of God."the sight of God."2 Corinthians 4:22 Corinthians 4:22 Corinthians 4:22 Corinthians 4:2

"In Him, you also, after listening to the message of "In Him, you also, after listening to the message of "In Him, you also, after listening to the message of "In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation truth, the gospel of your salvation truth, the gospel of your salvation truth, the gospel of your salvation -------- having also having also having also having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise."of promise."of promise."of promise."Ephesians 1:13Ephesians 1:13Ephesians 1:13Ephesians 1:13

"Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all "Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all "Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all "Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even aspects into Him who is the head, even aspects into Him who is the head, even aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ."Christ."Christ."Christ."Epehsians 4:15Epehsians 4:15Epehsians 4:15Epehsians 4:15

"If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet "If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet "If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet "If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we liewalk in the darkness, we liewalk in the darkness, we liewalk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the and do not practice the and do not practice the and do not practice the truth; if we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving truth; if we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving truth; if we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving truth; if we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us."ourselves and the truth is not in us."ourselves and the truth is not in us."ourselves and the truth is not in us."1 John 1:6,81 John 1:6,81 John 1:6,81 John 1:6,8

"Little children, let us not love with word"Little children, let us not love with word"Little children, let us not love with word"Little children, let us not love with word or with or with or with or with tongue, but in deed and truth. We will know by this that tongue, but in deed and truth. We will know by this that tongue, but in deed and truth. We will know by this that tongue, but in deed and truth. We will know by this that we are of the truth, and will assure our heart before we are of the truth, and will assure our heart before we are of the truth, and will assure our heart before we are of the truth, and will assure our heart before Him."Him."Him."Him."1 John 3:181 John 3:181 John 3:181 John 3:18----19191919

"He who speaks from himself seeks "He who speaks from himself seeks "He who speaks from himself seeks "He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but his own glory; but his own glory; but his own glory; but He who is seeking the glory of the One who sent Him, He who is seeking the glory of the One who sent Him, He who is seeking the glory of the One who sent Him, He who is seeking the glory of the One who sent Him, He is true, and there is no unrighteousness in He is true, and there is no unrighteousness in He is true, and there is no unrighteousness in He is true, and there is no unrighteousness in Him."Him."Him."Him."John 7:18John 7:18John 7:18John 7:18

"We know that the judgment of God rightl"We know that the judgment of God rightl"We know that the judgment of God rightl"We know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon y falls upon y falls upon y falls upon those who practice such things. A corrector of the those who practice such things. A corrector of the those who practice such things. A corrector of the those who practice such things. A corrector of the foolish, a teacher of the immature, having in the Law foolish, a teacher of the immature, having in the Law foolish, a teacher of the immature, having in the Law foolish, a teacher of the immature, having in the Law the embodiment of knowledge and of the the embodiment of knowledge and of the the embodiment of knowledge and of the the embodiment of knowledge and of the truth."truth."truth."truth."Romans 2:2,Romans 2:2,Romans 2:2,Romans 2:2,20202020

"For the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and "For the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and "For the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and "For the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth."righteousness and truth."righteousness and truth."righteousness and truth."Ephesians 5:9Ephesians 5:9Ephesians 5:9Ephesians 5:9

"Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the "Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the "Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the "Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truknowledge of the truknowledge of the truknowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one th. For there is one God, and one th. For there is one God, and one th. For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ mediator also between God and men, the man Christ mediator also between God and men, the man Christ mediator also between God and men, the man Christ


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Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time. For this I was testimony given at the proper time. For this I was testimony given at the proper time. For this I was testimony given at the proper time. For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lytruth, I am not lytruth, I am not lytruth, I am not lying) as a teacher of the Gentiles in ing) as a teacher of the Gentiles in ing) as a teacher of the Gentiles in ing) as a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth."faith and truth."faith and truth."faith and truth."1 Timothy 2:41 Timothy 2:41 Timothy 2:41 Timothy 2:4----7777

"For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the "For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the "For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the "For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a a a a sacrifice for sins."sacrifice for sins."sacrifice for sins."sacrifice for sins."Hebrews 10:26Hebrews 10:26Hebrews 10:26Hebrews 10:26

"The one who says, 'I have come to know Him,' and "The one who says, 'I have come to know Him,' and "The one who says, 'I have come to know Him,' and "The one who says, 'I have come to know Him,' and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him."truth is not in him."truth is not in him."truth is not in him."1 John 2:41 John 2:41 John 2:41 John 2:4


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WisdomWisdomWisdomWisdom "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and who gives to all generously and without reproach, and who gives to all generously and without reproach, and who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him."it will be given to him."it will be given to him."it will be given to him."James 1:5James 1:5James 1:5James 1:5

". . . He may teach us concerning His ways and that ". . . He may teach us concerning His ways and that ". . . He may teach us concerning His ways and that ". . . He may teach us concerning His ways and that we may walk in His paths."we may walk in His paths."we may walk in His paths."we may walk in His paths."Isaiah 2:3Isaiah 2:3Isaiah 2:3Isaiah 2:3

"For to a person who is good in His sight He has given "For to a person who is good in His sight He has given "For to a person who is good in His sight He has given "For to a person who is good in His sight He has given wisdom and knowledge and joy . . . "wisdom and knowledge and joy . . . "wisdom and knowledge and joy . . . "wisdom and knowledge and joy . . . "Ecclesiastes 2:26Ecclesiastes 2:26Ecclesiastes 2:26Ecclesiastes 2:26

"I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; indeed, "I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; indeed, "I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; indeed, "I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; indeed, my mind instructs me in the night."my mind instructs me in the night."my mind instructs me in the night."my mind instructs me in the night."Psalm 16:7Psalm 16:7Psalm 16:7Psalm 16:7

"Then you will discern the fear of the LORD and "Then you will discern the fear of the LORD and "Then you will discern the fear of the LORD and "Then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives discover the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives discover the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives discover the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores upunderstanding. He stores upunderstanding. He stores upunderstanding. He stores up sound wisdom for the sound wisdom for the sound wisdom for the sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in upright; He is a shield to those who walk in upright; He is a shield to those who walk in upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity."integrity."integrity."integrity."Proverbs 2:5Proverbs 2:5Proverbs 2:5Proverbs 2:5----6666

Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being, and in Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being, and in Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being, and in Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being, and in the hidden part You will make me know the hidden part You will make me know the hidden part You will make me know the hidden part You will make me know wisdom."wisdom."wisdom."wisdom."Psalm 51:6Psalm 51:6Psalm 51:6Psalm 51:6

"And we know that the Son of God has come, and has "And we know that the Son of God has come, and has "And we know that the Son of God has come, and has "And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us ugiven us ugiven us ugiven us understanding so that we may know Him who nderstanding so that we may know Him who nderstanding so that we may know Him who nderstanding so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life."Christ. This is the true God and eternal life."Christ. This is the true God and eternal life."Christ. This is the true God and eternal life."1 John 5:201 John 5:201 John 5:201 John 5:20

"For God, who sai"For God, who sai"For God, who sai"For God, who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness, d, "Light shall shine out of darkness, d, "Light shall shine out of darkness, d, "Light shall shine out of darkness, is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the light is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the light is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the light is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ."Christ."Christ."Christ."2 Corinthians 4:62 Corinthians 4:62 Corinthians 4:62 Corinthians 4:6

"Evil men do not understand justice, but those who "Evil men do not understand justice, but those who "Evil men do not understand justice, but those who "Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand all things."seek the LORD understand all things."seek the LORD understand all things."seek the LORD understand all things."Proverbs 28:5Proverbs 28:5Proverbs 28:5Proverbs 28:5


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SovereigntySovereigntySovereigntySovereignty "The LORD shall reign forever an"The LORD shall reign forever an"The LORD shall reign forever an"The LORD shall reign forever and ever."d ever."d ever."d ever." Exodus 15:18Exodus 15:18Exodus 15:18Exodus 15:18

"The LORD abides forever; He has established His "The LORD abides forever; He has established His "The LORD abides forever; He has established His "The LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment."throne for judgment."throne for judgment."throne for judgment."Psalm 9:7Psalm 9:7Psalm 9:7Psalm 9:7

"The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD'S throne is "The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD'S throne is "The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD'S throne is "The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD'S throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyeliin heaven; His eyes behold, His eyeliin heaven; His eyes behold, His eyeliin heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of ds test the sons of ds test the sons of ds test the sons of men."men."men."men."Psalm 11:4Psalm 11:4Psalm 11:4Psalm 11:4

"The LORD reigns, He is clothed with majesty; the "The LORD reigns, He is clothed with majesty; the "The LORD reigns, He is clothed with majesty; the "The LORD reigns, He is clothed with majesty; the LORD has clLORD has clLORD has clLORD has clothed and girded Himself with strength; othed and girded Himself with strength; othed and girded Himself with strength; othed and girded Himself with strength; indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved."moved."moved."moved." Psalm 93:1Psalm 93:1Psalm 93:1Psalm 93:1

"The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many "The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many "The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many "The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many islands be glad."islands be glad."islands be glad."islands be glad."Psalms 9Psalms 9Psalms 9Psalms 97:17:17:17:1

"There will be no end to the increase of His "There will be no end to the increase of His "There will be no end to the increase of His "There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, on the throne of David and government or of peace, on the throne of David and government or of peace, on the throne of David and government or of peace, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness from then on and justice and righteousness from then on and justice and righteousness from then on and justice and righteousness from then on and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accompliaccompliaccompliaccomplish this."sh this."sh this."sh this."Isaiah 9:7Isaiah 9:7Isaiah 9:7Isaiah 9:7

"Woe to the one who quarrels with his Maker "Woe to the one who quarrels with his Maker "Woe to the one who quarrels with his Maker "Woe to the one who quarrels with his Maker -------- an an an an earthenware vessel among the vessels of earth! Will earthenware vessel among the vessels of earth! Will earthenware vessel among the vessels of earth! Will earthenware vessel among the vessels of earth! Will the clay say to the potter, 'What are you doing?' Orthe clay say to the potter, 'What are you doing?' Orthe clay say to the potter, 'What are you doing?' Orthe clay say to the potter, 'What are you doing?' Or the the the the thing you are making say, 'He has no hands'? Woe to thing you are making say, 'He has no hands'? Woe to thing you are making say, 'He has no hands'? Woe to thing you are making say, 'He has no hands'? Woe to him who says to a father, 'What are you begetting?' Or him who says to a father, 'What are you begetting?' Or him who says to a father, 'What are you begetting?' Or him who says to a father, 'What are you begetting?' Or to a woman, 'To what are you giving birth?'"to a woman, 'To what are you giving birth?'"to a woman, 'To what are you giving birth?'"to a woman, 'To what are you giving birth?'" Isaiah 45:9Isaiah 45:9Isaiah 45:9Isaiah 45:9----10101010

"T"T"T"Thus says the LORD, 'Heaven is My throne and the hus says the LORD, 'Heaven is My throne and the hus says the LORD, 'Heaven is My throne and the hus says the LORD, 'Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. Where then is a house you could earth is My footstool. Where then is a house you could earth is My footstool. Where then is a house you could earth is My footstool. Where then is a house you could build for Me? And where is a place that I may build for Me? And where is a place that I may build for Me? And where is a place that I may build for Me? And where is a place that I may rest?"rest?"rest?"rest?"Isaiah 66:1Isaiah 66:1Isaiah 66:1Isaiah 66:1

"'Behol"'Behol"'Behol"'Behold, the days are coming,' declares the LORD, d, the days are coming,' declares the LORD, d, the days are coming,' declares the LORD, d, the days are coming,' declares the LORD, 'When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch; and 'When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch; and 'When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch; and 'When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch; and He will reign as king and act wisely and do justice and He will reign as king and act wisely and do justice and He will reign as king and act wisely and do justice and He will reign as king and act wisely and do justice and righteousness in the land."righteousness in the land."righteousness in the land."righteousness in the land."Jeremiah 23:5Jeremiah 23:5Jeremiah 23:5Jeremiah 23:5

"He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most "He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most "He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most "He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David."father David."father David."father David."Luke 1:32Luke 1:32Luke 1:32Luke 1:32

"'Heaven is my "'Heaven is my "'Heaven is my "'Heaven is my throne, and earth is the footstool of throne, and earth is the footstool of throne, and earth is the footstool of throne, and earth is the footstool of feet; what kind of house will you build for me?' says the feet; what kind of house will you build for me?' says the feet; what kind of house will you build for me?' says the feet; what kind of house will you build for me?' says the Lord, 'Or what place is there for my repose.'"Lord, 'Or what place is there for my repose.'"Lord, 'Or what place is there for my repose.'"Lord, 'Or what place is there for my repose.'"Acts 7:49Acts 7:49Acts 7:49Acts 7:49

"For it is written, 'A"For it is written, 'A"For it is written, 'A"For it is written, 'As I live, says the Lord, every knee s I live, says the Lord, every knee s I live, says the Lord, every knee s I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.'"God.'"God.'"God.'"Romans 14:11Romans 14:11Romans 14:11Romans 14:11


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"Then I heard something like the voice of a great "Then I heard something like the voice of a great "Then I heard something like the voice of a great "Then I heard something like the voice of a great multitude and multitude and multitude and multitude and like the sound of many waters and like like the sound of many waters and like like the sound of many waters and like like the sound of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, saying, the sound of mighty peals of thunder, saying, the sound of mighty peals of thunder, saying, the sound of mighty peals of thunder, saying, 'Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, 'Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, 'Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, 'Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns.'"reigns.'"reigns.'"reigns.'"Revelation 19:6Revelation 19:6Revelation 19:6Revelation 19:6

"... Therefore,"... Therefore,"... Therefore,"... Therefore, hear the word of the LORD. I saw the hear the word of the LORD. I saw the hear the word of the LORD. I saw the hear the word of the LORD. I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left."standing by Him on His right and on His left."standing by Him on His right and on His left."standing by Him on His right and on His left."1 Kings 1 Kings 1 Kings 1 Kings 22:1922:1922:1922:19

"Say among the nation"Say among the nation"Say among the nation"Say among the nations, 'The LORD reigns; indeed, the s, 'The LORD reigns; indeed, the s, 'The LORD reigns; indeed, the s, 'The LORD reigns; indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved; He will world is firmly established, it will not be moved; He will world is firmly established, it will not be moved; He will world is firmly established, it will not be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.'"judge the peoples with equity.'"judge the peoples with equity.'"judge the peoples with equity.'"Psalm 96:10Psalm 96:10Psalm 96:10Psalm 96:10

"The LORD reigns, let the peoples trem"The LORD reigns, let the peoples trem"The LORD reigns, let the peoples trem"The LORD reigns, let the peoples tremble; He is ble; He is ble; He is ble; He is enthroned above the cherubim, let the earth enthroned above the cherubim, let the earth enthroned above the cherubim, let the earth enthroned above the cherubim, let the earth shake!"shake!"shake!"shake!"Psalm 99:1Psalm 99:1Psalm 99:1Psalm 99:1

"The LORD will reign forever, Your God, O Zion, to all "The LORD will reign forever, Your God, O Zion, to all "The LORD will reign forever, Your God, O Zion, to all "The LORD will reign forever, Your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the LORD!"generations. Praise the LORD!"generations. Praise the LORD!"generations. Praise the LORD!"Psalm 146:10Psalm 146:10Psalm 146:10Psalm 146:10

"You, O LORD, rule forever; Your throne is from "You, O LORD, rule forever; Your throne is from "You, O LORD, rule forever; Your throne is from "You, O LORD, rule forever; Your throne is from generation to generation."generation to generation."generation to generation."generation to generation."Lamentations 5:19Lamentations 5:19Lamentations 5:19Lamentations 5:19


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BRIEF PROFILE OF ELIJAH MITI BRIEF PROFILE OF ELIJAH MITI BRIEF PROFILE OF ELIJAH MITI BRIEF PROFILE OF ELIJAH MITI

EEEElijah Mitilijah Mitilijah Mitilijah Miti is a is a is a is a founder and president of founder and president of founder and president of founder and president of

Elijah Miti Consultancy Enterprises (EMCE)Elijah Miti Consultancy Enterprises (EMCE)Elijah Miti Consultancy Enterprises (EMCE)Elijah Miti Consultancy Enterprises (EMCE). . . . Elijah Miti consultancyElijah Miti consultancyElijah Miti consultancyElijah Miti consultancy does work for both does work for both does work for both does work for both business and academic institutions and its business and academic institutions and its business and academic institutions and its business and academic institutions and its scope extends from Africa, Europe, anscope extends from Africa, Europe, anscope extends from Africa, Europe, anscope extends from Africa, Europe, and d d d Assia to North and South America.Assia to North and South America.Assia to North and South America.Assia to North and South America. He has He has He has He has spoken and taught at leadership training and spoken and taught at leadership training and spoken and taught at leadership training and spoken and taught at leadership training and Book Writing programs In South Africa, Book Writing programs In South Africa, Book Writing programs In South Africa, Book Writing programs In South Africa, Zambia and has mentees in his Mentorship Zambia and has mentees in his Mentorship Zambia and has mentees in his Mentorship Zambia and has mentees in his Mentorship program on Book Writing.program on Book Writing.program on Book Writing.program on Book Writing. Elijah Miti is an ordained Minister of Religion Elijah Miti is an ordained Minister of Religion Elijah Miti is an ordained Minister of Religion Elijah Miti is an ordained Minister of Religion and currently and currently and currently and currently he is full time Missionary, he is full time Missionary, he is full time Missionary, he is full time Missionary, Author and Book publisher who has Author and Book publisher who has Author and Book publisher who has Author and Book publisher who has

published over 230 Book for African Authors published over 230 Book for African Authors published over 230 Book for African Authors published over 230 Book for African Authors and written over 15 books.and written over 15 books.and written over 15 books.and written over 15 books.

He has served as keynote speaker and done He has served as keynote speaker and done He has served as keynote speaker and done He has served as keynote speaker and done proposals at government departments, proposals at government departments, proposals at government departments, proposals at government departments, Colleges , Universities , Schools and Colleges , Universities , Schools and Colleges , Universities , Schools and Colleges , Universities , Schools and ReReReReligious events around the world including: ligious events around the world including: ligious events around the world including: ligious events around the world including: o Various Churches in South AfricaVarious Churches in South AfricaVarious Churches in South AfricaVarious Churches in South Africa

and Zambia.and Zambia.and Zambia.and Zambia.

o The Department of High EducationThe Department of High EducationThe Department of High EducationThe Department of High Education

in South Africain South Africain South Africain South Africa

Elijah Miti is also a sought after key note Elijah Miti is also a sought after key note Elijah Miti is also a sought after key note Elijah Miti is also a sought after key note speaker at many International conferences speaker at many International conferences speaker at many International conferences speaker at many International conferences around the woaround the woaround the woaround the world.rld.rld.rld. Examples of African schools and colleges Examples of African schools and colleges Examples of African schools and colleges Examples of African schools and colleges that he has worked with include:that he has worked with include:that he has worked with include:that he has worked with include: o Robert Hicks High School In South Robert Hicks High School In South Robert Hicks High School In South Robert Hicks High School In South

Africa.Africa.Africa.Africa.

o Munali High School In Zambia.Munali High School In Zambia.Munali High School In Zambia.Munali High School In Zambia.

o Kabulonga Girls High in Zambia.Kabulonga Girls High in Zambia.Kabulonga Girls High in Zambia.Kabulonga Girls High in Zambia.


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o Lusaka High School in Zambia.Lusaka High School in Zambia.Lusaka High School in Zambia.Lusaka High School in Zambia.

o The Gert Sibanda College In SoutThe Gert Sibanda College In SoutThe Gert Sibanda College In SoutThe Gert Sibanda College In Southhhh

Africa. Africa. Africa. Africa.

o University Of Zambia.University Of Zambia.University Of Zambia.University Of Zambia.

MEDIA APPEARANCESMEDIA APPEARANCESMEDIA APPEARANCESMEDIA APPEARANCES Elijah Miti has appeared on many TV and Radio Elijah Miti has appeared on many TV and Radio Elijah Miti has appeared on many TV and Radio Elijah Miti has appeared on many TV and Radio shows both internationally and regionally. Some shows both internationally and regionally. Some shows both internationally and regionally. Some shows both internationally and regionally. Some of the show include:of the show include:of the show include:of the show include:----

� June 2008, SABC Africa InternationalJune 2008, SABC Africa InternationalJune 2008, SABC Africa InternationalJune 2008, SABC Africa International News As a Singer and SNews As a Singer and SNews As a Singer and SNews As a Singer and Song Writer.ong Writer.ong Writer.ong Writer. � December 2009, Muvi Tv in Zambia AsDecember 2009, Muvi Tv in Zambia AsDecember 2009, Muvi Tv in Zambia AsDecember 2009, Muvi Tv in Zambia As a Book Author.a Book Author.a Book Author.a Book Author. � December 2009, Mobi TV as BookDecember 2009, Mobi TV as BookDecember 2009, Mobi TV as BookDecember 2009, Mobi TV as Book Publisher.Publisher.Publisher.Publisher. � December 2009,ZNBC Nyanja Program December 2009,ZNBC Nyanja Program December 2009,ZNBC Nyanja Program December 2009,ZNBC Nyanja Program as Book Publisher.as Book Publisher.as Book Publisher.as Book Publisher. � December 2009, ZNBC Radio 2 BookDecember 2009, ZNBC Radio 2 BookDecember 2009, ZNBC Radio 2 BookDecember 2009, ZNBC Radio 2 Book

Spectrum Program with DonaSpectrum Program with DonaSpectrum Program with DonaSpectrum Program with Donald ld ld ld Kawangu.Kawangu.Kawangu.Kawangu. � December 2009, UNZA Radio as Book December 2009, UNZA Radio as Book December 2009, UNZA Radio as Book December 2009, UNZA Radio as Book Author.Author.Author.Author. � December 2009, Yatsani Radion AsDecember 2009, Yatsani Radion AsDecember 2009, Yatsani Radion AsDecember 2009, Yatsani Radion As Book Author with Mwenya Mukuka.Book Author with Mwenya Mukuka.Book Author with Mwenya Mukuka.Book Author with Mwenya Mukuka. � December 2009, Christian Voice RadioDecember 2009, Christian Voice RadioDecember 2009, Christian Voice RadioDecember 2009, Christian Voice Radio with Lombe Machilika.with Lombe Machilika.with Lombe Machilika.with Lombe Machilika. � June 2010 ZNBC Radio 2 Zambia Today June 2010 ZNBC Radio 2 Zambia Today June 2010 ZNBC Radio 2 Zambia Today June 2010 ZNBC Radio 2 Zambia Today Program with Aaron Kamanga. Program with Aaron Kamanga. Program with Aaron Kamanga. Program with Aaron Kamanga.


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� June 2010 , ZNBC TV Kwacha GoodJune 2010 , ZNBC TV Kwacha GoodJune 2010 , ZNBC TV Kwacha GoodJune 2010 , ZNBC TV Kwacha Good Morning Zambia show with Franklin.Morning Zambia show with Franklin.Morning Zambia show with Franklin.Morning Zambia show with Franklin. � July 2010, Mobi TV as A Singer andJuly 2010, Mobi TV as A Singer andJuly 2010, Mobi TV as A Singer andJuly 2010, Mobi TV as A Singer and Author.Author.Author.Author. � July 2010, Unza Radio Lusaka Star July 2010, Unza Radio Lusaka Star July 2010, Unza Radio Lusaka Star July 2010, Unza Radio Lusaka Star program.program.program.program. � November 2010 , NEW York November 2010 , NEW York November 2010 , NEW York November 2010 , NEW York –––– Radio asRadio asRadio asRadio as AAAAuthor and Publisher.uthor and Publisher.uthor and Publisher.uthor and Publisher. � December 2010, ZNBC Radio 2 BookDecember 2010, ZNBC Radio 2 BookDecember 2010, ZNBC Radio 2 BookDecember 2010, ZNBC Radio 2 Book Spectrum Program with Donald Spectrum Program with Donald Spectrum Program with Donald Spectrum Program with Donald Kawangu.Kawangu.Kawangu.Kawangu. � January 2011, ZNBC Radio 2 ZambiaJanuary 2011, ZNBC Radio 2 ZambiaJanuary 2011, ZNBC Radio 2 ZambiaJanuary 2011, ZNBC Radio 2 Zambia Today Program with Aaron Kamanga.Today Program with Aaron Kamanga.Today Program with Aaron Kamanga.Today Program with Aaron Kamanga. � January 2011, ZNBC TV Kwacha Good January 2011, ZNBC TV Kwacha Good January 2011, ZNBC TV Kwacha Good January 2011, ZNBC TV Kwacha Good Morning Zambia show with FranMorning Zambia show with FranMorning Zambia show with FranMorning Zambia show with Franklin.klin.klin.klin. � January 2011, ZNBC Radio 2 BookJanuary 2011, ZNBC Radio 2 BookJanuary 2011, ZNBC Radio 2 BookJanuary 2011, ZNBC Radio 2 Book Spectrum Program with Donald Spectrum Program with Donald Spectrum Program with Donald Spectrum Program with Donald Kawangu.Kawangu.Kawangu.Kawangu. � January 2011, UNZA Radio as Book January 2011, UNZA Radio as Book January 2011, UNZA Radio as Book January 2011, UNZA Radio as Book

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PARTNERSHIPPARTNERSHIPPARTNERSHIPPARTNERSHIP IN THE WORK IN THE WORK IN THE WORK IN THE WORK OF GOF GOF GOF GODODODOD

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10101010 How How How How I praise the Lord that you are I praise the Lord that you are I praise the Lord that you are I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have concerned about me again. I know you have concerned about me again. I know you have concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t always been concerned for me, but you didn’t always been concerned for me, but you didn’t always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me.have the chance to help me.have the chance to help me.have the chance to help me. 11111111 Not that I was ever in need, for I have Not that I was ever in need, for I have Not that I was ever in need, for I have Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I learned how to be content with whatever I learned how to be content with whatever I learned how to be content with whatever I have. have. have. have. 12121212 I know how tI know how tI know how tI know how to live on almost nothing or with o live on almost nothing or with o live on almost nothing or with o live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living everything. I have learned the secret of living everything. I have learned the secret of living everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full in every situation, whether it is with a full in every situation, whether it is with a full in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.stomach or empty, with plenty or little.stomach or empty, with plenty or little.stomach or empty, with plenty or little.

13131313For I can do everything through Christ,For I can do everything through Christ,For I can do everything through Christ,For I can do everything through Christ,[[[[cccc]]]] who who who who gives me strength. gives me strength. gives me strength. gives me strength. 14141414 Even so, you have done Even so, you have done Even so, you have done Even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty.well to share with me in my present difficulty.well to share with me in my present difficulty.well to share with me in my present difficulty.

15151515 As you know, you Philippians were the only As you know, you Philippians were the only As you know, you Philippians were the only As you know, you Philippians were the only ones who gave me financialones who gave me financialones who gave me financialones who gave me financial help when I first help when I first help when I first help when I first brought you the Good News and then traveled brought you the Good News and then traveled brought you the Good News and then traveled brought you the Good News and then traveled on from Macedonia. No other church did this.on from Macedonia. No other church did this.on from Macedonia. No other church did this.on from Macedonia. No other church did this.

16161616 Even when I was in Thessalonica you sent Even when I was in Thessalonica you sent Even when I was in Thessalonica you sent Even when I was in Thessalonica you sent help more than once. help more than once. help more than once. help more than once.

17171717 I don’t say this because I want a gift from I don’t say this because I want a gift from I don’t say this because I want a gift from I don’t say this because I want a gift from you. Rather, I want you to receiveyou. Rather, I want you to receiveyou. Rather, I want you to receiveyou. Rather, I want you to receive a reward for a reward for a reward for a reward for your kindness.your kindness.your kindness.your kindness.

18181818 At the moment I have all I needAt the moment I have all I needAt the moment I have all I needAt the moment I have all I need————and more! I and more! I and more! I and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent am generously supplied with the gifts you sent am generously supplied with the gifts you sent am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweetme with Epaphroditus. They are a sweetme with Epaphroditus. They are a sweetme with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet----smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleaspleaspleaspleas;/i;/i;/i;/ing to God. ng to God. ng to God. ng to God.

19191919 And this same God who takes caAnd this same God who takes caAnd this same God who takes caAnd this same God who takes care of me will re of me will re of me will re of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, supply all your needs from his glorious riches, supply all your needs from his glorious riches, supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.


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20202020 Now all glory to God our Father forever and Now all glory to God our Father forever and Now all glory to God our Father forever and Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen.ever! Amen.ever! Amen.ever! Amen.

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