17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.”
James 3:17-18 NIV
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom.”
Proverbs 11:2 NIV
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.“
James 4:10 NIV
(This photo was taken in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado)
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
1 John 4:8 NIV
“Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.”
1 John 4:11 NIV
It has been said that in order for people to receive and understand a message they must see/hear it a minimum of three times
May these verses and the words below help each of us to know and understand…
GOD is Love
God IS Love
God is LOVE
“God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 17 This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. 18 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.
19 We love because he first loved us. 20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. 21 And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.”
1 John 4:16-21 NIV
(This photo was taken in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado)
“Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.”
Philippians 2:9-11 NIV
There Is Power by Lincoln Brewster
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
Proverbs 18:10 NIV
(This photo was taken at Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming)
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Ephesians 2:8-10 NIV
Your Grace Is Enough by Matt Maher
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6 NIV
“Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.“
Proverbs 3:13-14 NIV
“Get wisdom, get understanding;
do not forget my words or turn away from them.”
Proverbs 4:7 NIV
(This photo was taken on the shore on Lake Superior near Ashland, Wisconsin)
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
John 14:27 NIV
Father God, we often find ourselves overwhelmed by circumstances that are beyond our control, and we are easily distracted by things that don’t matter. Please forgive us for not consistently placing our trust in You. Even when we are faced with intense situaitons, You are still near. You are the Creator of peace, and we can have access to Your peace-filled presence whenever we draw near to You. Help us to make room in our hearts and minds to experience the peace You freely give. In Jesus name, Amen.
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake in northwestern Wisconsin)
“Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.”
Philippians 2:9-11 NIV
There Is Power by Lincoln Brewster
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
Proverbs 18:10 NIV
(This photo was taken at Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming)
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.[a]”
John 3:3 NIV
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:1-2 NIV
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Galatians 2:20 NIV
(This photo was taken at an exit along a freeway in North Dakota)
“This is what the Lord says:
“Let not the wise boast of their wisdom
or the strong boast of their strength
or the rich boast of their riches,
24 but let the one who boasts boast about this:
that they have the understanding to know me,
that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness,
justice and righteousness on earth,
for in these I delight,”
declares the Lord.“
Jeremiah 9:23-24 NIV
I Want to Know You by SONICFLOOd
“After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed:
“Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.“
John 17:1-3 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake in central Minnesota)
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship.
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:1-2 NIV
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
Romans 12:9-13 NIV
Father God, we want every aspect of our lives to be honoring to You. Sometimes our thoughts get set on things that do not honor You. Help us each day to renew our minds – to replace negative thoughts with those that are good and pleasing to You. Help us remember Your truth in every moment. In Jesus name, Amen.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23 ESV
(This photo was taken in Glacier National Park in Montana)
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