God’s Peace and Hope

Psalm 119:9-10

How can a young person keep his or her way pure? By living according to your word.

I seek you with all my heart;

Do not let me stray from your commands.

I have hidden your word in my heart

That I might not sin against you.

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect peace the person whose mind is stayed on you

Matthew 11:28

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Decisions, Decisions

Some will lead to happiness

Some will lead to trap you into a lifestyle of sadness

Romans 1:28

And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper

Proverbs 2:3-5

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

Romans 12:2

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.

Philippians 4:12

I know what it is to be in need, and to Know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want

TLI steps for following directions

1. Look and Listen

2. Say OK

3. Do it

4. Check back

1 Samuel 15:22-23

Has the LORD as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and anarchy is as iniquity and idolatry.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver

Mark 16:15

Jesus said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation”

1 Corinthians 9:26

I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I discipline my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

Matthew 5:23-24

Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that someone has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar, First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift

2 Timothy 3:16-17

All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, and correcting and training in righteousness, so that the person of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Philippians 4:6-7

In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.