The words of Jesus in the Gospel according to Luke…
“Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” “
Luke 12:15
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Glacier National Park in Montana)
The words of Jesus in the Gospel according to Luke…
“Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it , but whoever loses his life for me will save it.
What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self?” “
Luke 9:23-25
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Arches National Park in Utah)
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”
James 4:10
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Arches National Park in Utah)
“My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.
For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:1-6
(This photo was taken in August of 2015 on a lake in central Minnesota)
The words of Paul in his letter to the Ephesians…
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:31-32
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 at Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)
It is so easy to get caught up in the events and headlines of the world or within our own daily lives, and then begin to live in worry and stress constantly. After much wringing of our hands and maybe lashing out at others, we sit and think how can I change what is happening? We can’t do it alone, we need to turn to our Lord and Savior first and listen for his guidance.
The words of Jesus in the Gospel according to Matthew…
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Matthew 6:33-34
(This photo was taken in September of 2014 while on a walk in a neighborhood near Plymouth, Minnesota)
The words of Jesus in the Gospel according to Matthew…
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Matthew 22:37-40
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 while driving in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington)
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)
“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)
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)
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