Bible Verses :-)

[hopealwayz]

What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us,
who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave
him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously
give us all things?
-- Romans 8:31-32

[hopealwayz]

The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has
anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind
up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and
release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of
the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort
all who mourn ...
-- Isaiah 61:1-2a

[hopealwayz]

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in
Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of
life set me free from the law of sin and death.
-- Romans 8:1

[hopealwayz]

In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to
shame; deliver me in your righteousness.
-- Psalm 31:1


Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you
judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it
will be measured to you.

-- Matthew 7:1

[hopealwayz]

For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a
lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in
the morning.

-- Psalm 30:5

[hopealwayz]

My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent
his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a
father the son he delights in.
-- Proverbs 3:11-12

[hopealwayz]

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go
and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you
whatever you ask in my name.
-- John 15:16

[hopealwayz]

Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing
love.
-- Psalm 31:16

For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to
fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry,
"Abba, Father." The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that
we are God's children.
-- Romans 8:15-16

[hopealwayz]

... those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
-- Romans 8:14

[hopealwayz]

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those
who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
-- Romans 8:28

[hopealwayz]

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
-- Psalm 119:105

[hopealwayz]

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet
waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
-- Psalm 23:2-3

[hopealwayz]

The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to
be revealed.
-- Romans 8:19

[hopealwayz]

Dear Father, you have blessed me with so many wonderful
blessings. I thank you for each and every one of them. At the same
time, dear Father, I do long to be brought into your presence in
glory as your child. The pain and heartache of the world, the
fragility of my body, and my frustration with my own vulnerability
to sin keep me longing for the day that your Son returns in glory.
Until that day, help me as I try to be your holy child. In Jesus'
name I pray. Amen.

[virgovixen]

Matthew 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

[hopealwayz]

Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee; Psalm 55:22

[virgovixen]

Be still and know that I am God; Psalm 46:10

[Marji]

Thank you! Thank you!

LOve to you, Marji

[Marji]

Keep believing as a child of God. Keep praying. That prayer was absolutly beautiful. Remember that you are special and God will give you the strength and courage not to drink or use. Ask Him every morning and thank Him at night. Ask Him anytime during the day and lean on Him. He is ALWAYS there!
Love, Marji

[hopealwayz]

Matthew 22:34-40 (King James Version)


34But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.

35Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,

36Master, which is the great commandment in the law?

37Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

38This is the first and great commandment.

39And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

40On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

[hopealwayz]

I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
-- Psalm 34:4

[hopealwayz]

[Jesus said] "Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the
one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I
too will love him and show myself to him."
-- John 14:21

[hopealwayz]

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

[hopealwayz]

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."
-- Luke 9:23

[hopealwayz]

Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.
-- Psalm 34:3