Archives of verses of July 2024
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
But test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil.
If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.
As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine.
If you love me, keep my commands.
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love.
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, 'Salvation comes from the Lord.’
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.
Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.