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NIV) "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." — James 1:12

But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to Him through the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13

It’s very important to remember there is an unseen battle going on around us every day attacking us via thoughts or actions. Only God can help us win the battle. “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” —EPHESIANS 6:11

Don’t let this be you. With the political parties saying one thing or another don’t believe the lies. Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. Colossians 2:8

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends You, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. Psalms 139:23-24

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” —John 16:33

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” —John 16:33

So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. James 2:17

Corporate America would hire me to do a job and then resent me for doing it. I was there to enforce the rules and keep them out of trouble and that is exactly what I did. In whatever you do, do it as heartily as unto the Lord and not unto men. Colossians 3:23

We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. Romans 15:2

“This is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” —1 JOHN 5:14

We are not without power. We only need call on the name of the Lord and Satan had no rule over us. “Jesus said to him, ‘Away with you, Satan! For it is written, “You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.”’ Then the devil left Him.” —MATTHEW 4:10–11

That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9

“Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, [and] peace.” —2 TIMOTHY 2:22

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." Galatians 6:10

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8

“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not.” —LAMENTATIONS 3:22

“But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children.” —Galatians 4:4–5

11 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. Jeremiah 29:11

“Then he said to the crowd, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.’” —Luke 9:23–24

“The body is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption. It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power.” —1 CORINTHIANS 15:42–43

“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the LORD. “And My ways are far beyond anything you could imagine." Isaiah 55:8

Let the sea and everything in it shout His praise! Let the fields and their crops burst out with joy! 1 Chronicles 16:32

Satan will attempt to come off as your friend but that friend will stab you in the back. “But I am not surprised! Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.” —Corinthians 11:14

“So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” —Hebrews 4:16

Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled. Romans 15:4

This is why Satan works so hard to deceive us and destroy us. “Therefore, rejoice, O heavens! And you who live in the heavens, rejoice! But terror will come on the earth and the sea, for the devil has come down to you in great anger, knowing that he has little time.” Revelation 12:12

“The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” —ECCLESIASTES 7:8

“Each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin.” —JAMES 1:14–15

“Jesus replied, “The Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the LORD your God and serve only Him.’ ” Luke 4:8

“What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? ... Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” —JAMES 2:14, 17

“What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? ... Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” —JAMES 2:14, 17

So many bosses, so many coworkers, probably me from time to time acting this way. “Stop acting so proud and haughty! Don’t speak with such arrogance! For the Lord is a God who knows what you have done; he will judge your actions.” —1 Samuel 2:3

And because you belong to Him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. Romans 8:2

If you were told you should get a degree then you could buy a home, who told you that? No one told me that. My parents and I had to work hard for everything we have. Plus it matters what type of degree you get. Is it marketable and does it pay.

“For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” —Jeremiah 29:11

“The wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. ‘There is no peace,’ says my God, ‘for the wicked.’” —ISAIAH 57:20–21

“In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.” —1 JOHN 4:9

“In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.” —1 JOHN 4:9

Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in Him. Psalm 62:5

For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth. John 4:24

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.” —Hebrews 12:1

“And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” —Hebrews 11:6

O my son, give me your heart. May your eyes take delight in following my ways. Proverbs 23:26

“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. ... The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” —JAMES 5:13, 16

On this anniversary of 9/11 let us never forget the evil aligned against us in this world. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.” —PSALM 46:1–2

Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping Him with holy fear and awe. Hebrews 12:28 Let us also remember that this is the anniversary of the murder of Charlie Kirk. May we never forget his contribution towards religious freedom and truth.

None of us can do this on our own. Seek Christ and ask for His help. “You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” —Genesis 4:7

So be very careful to love the LORD your God. Joshua 23:11

Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. Isaiah 26:4