This is one of the most powerful two letter words in the English language. It summarizes cause and effect, it is clear, simple and straight to the point.
The words of Jesus in the Gospel according to Matthew…
“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
Matthew 21:22
(This photo was taken in October of 2014 while traveling on the north shore of Maui)
Every word and every action in our lives flows out like ripples in the water, whether we intend them to or not. We should always be aware of how we conduct ourselves on a daily basis.
Paul writes in his letter to the Romans…
“So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.”
Romans 14:12
(This photo was taken in April of 2016 on a lake in central Minnesota)
Paul writes in his second letter to the Corinthians…
“For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.”
2 Corinthians 4:5-6
(This photo was taken in October of 2014 near Kaanapali Beach on Maui)
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
Proverbs 9:10
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 near Arches National Park in Utah)
“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him.
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:16-18
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 at Garden of the Gods park near Colorado Springs, Colorado)
“‘Lord, if it is you,’ Peter replied, ‘tell me to come to you on the water.’ ‘Come,’ he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’
Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. ‘You of little faith,’ he said, ‘why did you doubt?'”
Matthew 14:28-31
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
The words of Jesus in the Gospel according to Matthew…
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:19-21
(This photo was taken in June of 2016 on a lake in northwestern Wisconsin)
“As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fisherman.
‘Come, follow me’, Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him.”
Matthew 4:18-20
(This photo was taken in October of 2014 while driving on the north shore of Maui)
“If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
Philippians 2:1-4
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 while driving on Beartooth Pass in Montana)
The words of Jesus in the Gospel according to Luke…
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you.
A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use it, it will be measured to you.”
Luke 6:37-38
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Glacier National Park in Montana)
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