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Contents:
 

Love  Joy Peace Faith Righteousness Comfort Thankfulness Strength God's Word Forgiveness Light

Power of Prayer  Wisdom Pride Worry Depression Trials Temptations Enemies Anger Fear Miscellaneous

Love

This topic has been exhausted, this is a word that comes and goes - but what is the true meaning of love? how are we suppose to approach it? what role does it play in our lives? Someone once posed this question to me "are you certified to love?" - I'm still confused on that one.

God's love

• "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" John 3:16
• "This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him" 1 John 4:9
• See also My love

• "Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples if you love one another" John 13:34,35
• "Above all love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins" 1 Peter 4:8
•     "..let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth." 1 John 3:18
• See the entire book of 1 Corinthians 14:12

• "Love" - Kirk Franklin and God's Property
• "Love is the more excellent way"
• "He Loves me" - Kirk Franklin - Nu Nation Project
• "I Love the Lord" - Whitney Houston
• "Unconditional Love"-T. Ramsey"

Joy

What is joy? - not the dishwashing liquid. But true joy - where does it come from? The Bible has alot to say about joy but first this definition has stuck with me since primary school and I have proven it to be true.

Jesus First

Others Second

Yourself Last

• "You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand" Psalm 16:11

• "Jesus you're the center of my joy" - Richard Smallwood
• "Joy, Joy - God's great Joy"- Georgia Mass Choir
• "Jesus you are my joy within" - Kirk Franklin Nu Nation Project
• "I get Joy just thinking about what he's done for me"-Mary Mary

Peace

Peace, where can we find true peace, not the peace of this world but God's peace. It's so important that we be at peace with God, ourselves, and others.

• "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee: because he truseth in thee." Isaiah 26:3 KJV (my favorite text)
• "My peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27
• "A heart at peace gives life to the body, but every envy rots the bones" Proverbs 14:30
• "Make every effort to live at peace with all men and be holy........" Hebrews 12:14

• "Peace in the Midst of the Storm"- Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir version
• "Master the tempest is raging"- Old church hymnal

Faith

Faith is an essential part of a Christian's life, as such the Bible speaks alot about it and contains many examples of how people exercised great faith in their lives. we too are called everyday to exercise faith.

• "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see .. And without faith is is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that he exists" Hebrews 11:1,6
• "Faith with out works is dead." James 2: 17
• " Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God." Romans 10: 17
• "We live by faith, not by sight" 2 Corinthians 3:15
• See Faith Chapter Hebrews 11

• "My faith looks up to thee"
• "My faith has found a resting place"
• "Great is they faithfulness"
• "Faith" -Kirk Franklin God's Property
• "He's been faithful" - Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir version

Righteousness

So often we try to make our selves righteous but we fail for every time. There is a reason for this - we could never in ourselves be righteous.

• ".... your righteousness are as filthy rags." Isaiah 64:6
• " Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness , for they shall be filled . " Matthew 5:6
• "The righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe...." Romans 3 :22

• "Lord I hunger, for holiness" - Helen Baylor
• "Never Seen the righteous forsaken" - Donald Lawernce & Tri-City

Comfort

Many things may happen in life that cause our heart to grieve we have that assurance things will be better, we just have to trust in God and He will send us comfort.

• "...Weeping may endure for the night , but joy cometh in the morning." Psalms 30:5
• Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4
• "Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:30
• "Blessed be the God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our tribulations, that we may be able to comfort them which are in trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God." 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 KJV

• "Comfort me Lord"
• "Can you hold me now" Kirk Franklin the Nu Nation Project
• "Jesus, Come love this hurt away" Donald Lawerence & Tri-City

Thankfulness

Showing gratitude is so important and not just gratitude to God for all that He has done for us but we should never hesitate to show appreciation to people for the things they do for us. And it would be good to do it while they are alive.

• "Oh give thanks to the Lord , for He is good and His love endureth forever" Psalms 136 : 1
• "Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His holy name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations" Psalm 100 : 4,5"

• "Total Praise" Richard Smallwood (one of my favorites)
• "Thanks" - Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
• "Lord I'm Thankful" - Mary Mary

Strength

Many times we feel weak and that we can't go on, but that's when we need to call on Jesus. This just goes to show that we are weak within ourselves.

• "God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble." Psalms 46:1
• "'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in your weakness'..... For when I am weak than I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12: 9 , 10
• "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13

• "There is strength in the name of the Lord" - Sandi Patty

God's Word

It is ever so important that we continuously meditate on the words of God. The Bible is the main way through which God communicates with us.

• "Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light for my path" Psalm 119:105
• "I desire to do your will , O my God; you law is within my heart" Psalm 42:4
• "They word have I hid in my heart, that I may not sin against thee." Psalm 119:11 KJV
• "For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double edged sword it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." Hebrews 4:12
• "All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work" 2 Timothy 3:16,17

Forgiveness

Some point in our lives we have to exercise the spirit of forgiveness. It makes it so much easier when you consider how God forgives us.

• "And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins," Mark 11:25
• "Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13

• "He Looked beyond my faults" (my all time favorite)
• "70x7 : into the sea of forgetfulness"
• "God of a second Chance"

Light

What is the big deal about light? Either I have it or I don't, either I'm living in darkness or living in the light. Different references are made to light as it pertains to us and God.

• "The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? .." Psalms 27:1
• "You are the lamp, O Lord ; the lord turns my darkness into light" 2 Samuel 22:29
• "Let your light shine before men that the may see your good works and glorify you Father in heaven" Matthew 5:16
• "I am the light of the world. Whosoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" John 8:12

• "Hold out the light"

Power of Prayer

Without a doubt there is incredible power in prayer and we are to be a praying people. This is our way of talking to God and through which we draw closer to Him. If you need prayers and know of someone who you would like to be be on the prayer list feel free to add them. If you yourself know the power of prayer I ask you to join in in praying for the people on this list.

• "Pray without ceasing" 1 Thessalonians 5:17
• "In the same way the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express" Romans 8:26
• " And pray in the Spirit on al occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." Ephesians 6:18

• "I get on my knees"
• "It's praying time"
• "You just take the time to pray" Youth Outreach Mass Choir

Wisdom

How do I get smarter some may ask? More education, more knowledge why doesn't it work for everyone. How do I know I am doing the right thing. Simple

• "Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not unto thy own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct thy paths straight." Proverbs 3:5, 6 KJV
• "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7
• "If any lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given him." James 1:5

Pride

At times we may become puffed up with in ourselves, but we should always ask God to keep us humble.

• "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble" proverbs 3:34
• "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time." 1 Peter 5:6
• "Everyone who exalts himself will be humble, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." Luke 18:14

• "When you showed me how frail I am" - Youth Outreach Mass Choir

Worry

I must have been the queen at worrying and these texts along with much more faith and prayers have helped me to stop this. It's not healthy spiritually or physically anyway.

• "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall" Psalm 55:22
• "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6
• "Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and body more important than clothes?" Matthew 6:25

• "My life is in your hands" - Kirk Franklin and God's Property
• "Work it out" John P. Kee
• "His eye is on the Sparrow"

Depression

Sometimes our hearts get heavy and we may fall into a state of depression. Sometimes our friends can't even help us to feel better. The book of Psalms is a great testimony of how to get out of such feelings by calling on the name of Jesus

• "Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." Psalms 42:5,6

• "I almost let go .. God ket me" Kurt Carr

Trials

In the Christian walk there will be many trials, but we have to be able to look beyond and trust in God to know that He will never forsake us and that it will all work out for our good.

• "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." 2 Corinthians 4:8,9
• "All things worketh together for good for those that love the Lord, who have been called according to his purpose..... We are more than conquerors through him who loves us" Romans 8:28
• Read the story of Job

• "Be encouraged"
• "The Battle is the Lord's" - Yolanda Adams
• "While riding through the storm" -Yolanda Adams
• "Conquerors"
• "There's a blessing in the storm" Kirk Franklin and Nu Nation Project
• "Count it all joy" Yolanda Adams
• "Count it all joy"  BeBe & CeCe Wianans
• "I just can't take it no more"  Karen Clarke

Temptations

Everyday faced with temptations, how do we deal with it. Christ set an excellent example for us and also provides us with the power to overcome any temptation.

• "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." 1 Corinthians 10:13
• "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are - yet without sin. " Hebrews 4:15
• "Submit yourselves , then , to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Come near to God ad he will come near to you." James 4:7
• "Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God; for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man; but every man is tempted, when he drawn away of his own lust, and enticed." James 1:13, 14

• "More than I can bear" - Kirk Franklin & God's Property
• "We fall down but we get up" Donnie McClurkin

Enemies

Even though we might not go about doing anything to people, we try to live peaceful lives but there are still some people who are our enemies. The Bible provides some advice on how to deal with people like this.

• "Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice" Proverbs 24:17
• ".. If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this you will heap burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Romans 12:20
• "Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse." Romans 12:14

Anger

Anger is something I have to deal with and the real problem is when it is not dealt with and stores up. Such anger and hatred in one's heart destroys not only our relationship with others but also with God.

• " A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Proverbs 15:1
• "Do not let the sum go down while you are still angry. " Ephesians 4:26"
• I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing." 1 Timothy 2:8
• "Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret - it leads only to evil." Psalm 37:8

Fear

Satan uses fear some many times to keep us from doing the Lord's work. I myself am constantly having to ask God for the strength to overcome my fears so that His name would be glorified

• "The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strong hold of my life - of whom shall I afraid" Psalm 27:1
• "God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" Hebrews 13:5,6
• "God has not given us the spirit of fear, but the Lord has given us power, of His love and self discipline" 2 Timothy 1:7
• "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" Isaiah 41:10

• "Fear not my Child"

Miscellaneous

Many other texts have given me strength and reminded me of important issues during my christian walk.

• "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." Matthew 7:7,8
• "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." 1 John 2:15

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