But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children— with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts. — Psalm 103:17-18
And with all who revere and fear him.
It even extends to our children.
And to their children too.
For all who keep His covenant.
And for all who remember to obey Him.
Help me to remember, Lord.
Guide me to obey you.
“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” — 1 Peter 2:24
He died for me personally and for each of us.
And He went through a cruel death on the cross.
A death fit for murderers and sinners.
All so I might die to my sins.
So I can live for righteousness.
By His wounds I have been healed!
Praise the Lord.
Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. — Proverbs 21:21
My coworker came to me this morning because he was being written up with a bad performance review and a performance improvement plan.
He's celebrating his 8th year with our company but has lost all confidence in his skills.
So we prayed for God's will to be done in his life and career.
That windows and doors would open for him as he seeks God's direction.
At the end of the day another employee came to me distraught because she had been told she wasn't meeting expectations.
She has only been with us 6 months, but hasn't had the guidance she could have used to gain confidence in her new role.
And it makes me sad to see a place where people once thrived turn into a place of discouragement and despair.
Help me, Lord, to pursue righteousness in you.
To support my coworkers through these tough times.
To love others.
To find my life, prosperity, and honor in you.
For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love. — Psalm 33:4-5
She has been an active prayer warrior for our family over the years.
When I was diagnosed with cancer, she had her church create this beautiful quilt for me.Our neighbors were surprised at church that Sunday when they discovered the quilt they were praying over was for me!
That was five years ago, and today I'm either in remission or cured.
Praise God for strong friends such as Edna who covered me in prayer and showered Kirk and me with love.
We are blessed.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. — 2 Timothy 3:16-17
And for rebuking me when I stumble and fall.
And for correcting me when I start to wander away from God.
When I read it thoughtfully, it trains me in righteousness.
Not just certain verses, but all Scripture is useful.
Helping to equip me for every good work.
And doing so thoroughly and in truth.
So that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. — Phlippians 1:10-11
The fruit of righteousness through Christ.
So God will be given all the praise and glory.
Not to lift up Paul or me, but to glorify God.
So all my actions will be an offering of praise to Him.
A life dedicated to God's glory.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. — Matthew 6:33
Our Father God gives us all good things.
And He asks us to seek first His kingdom.
The kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
And the righteousness of Jesus.
And all these things will be given to us by God as well.
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. — James 3:17-18
When Solomon asked God for wisdom, He gave it to Solomon along with riches and property.
True wisdom is considerate of others.
It submits to God's will.
This type of wisdom is of full mercy.
It bears good fruit.
This wisdom is impartial and sincere.
God calls us to be peacemakers.
So that through Him, we may reap a harvest of righteousness.
"He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” — 1 Peter 2:24
He died on the cross to save me.
So that I might die to sin.
And He rose again and ascended into heaven.
So that I could live for righteousness.
By His wounds I have been healed.
And I am grateful.
Now Jesus lives in heaven and sits at the right hand of God.
One day He will welcome me into His kingdom.
Awesome.
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. — 2 Corinthians 5:21
God made Jesus who had no sin to be sin for us.
And Jesus took the penalty for our sin on Himself.
He went to the cross so that we can live with Him forever.
And He paid the price for my sin.
So that I can be a member of the family of God.
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. — 2 Corinthians 5:21
Christ had no sin.
But He took on my sin when He died on the cross.
He paid the penalty I deserved.
So that through Jesus I might become the righteousness of God.
What a merciful God we serve!
Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. — Proverbs 21:21
We were relaxing at the waterfall after our 3.5-mile hike.
We prayed together and thanked God for the beautiful day.
Then we headed back up the trail.
And waded through the streams.
And checked in with the rangers at the trailhead.
Thanking God for a fun day!
For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love. — Psalm 22:4-5
He is faithful in all He does.
The Lord loves righteousness.
God love justice.
The earth is full of His unfailing love.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. — 2 Timothy 3:16
It is God-breathed and true.
All Scripture is useful for teaching.
I love His Word.
It gives me light and shines in the darkness.
It is useful for rebuking and correcting me.
His Word guides my life.
God uses His Word to train me in righteousness.
I love His Word.
The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love. — Psalm 33:5
It started off chilly, but by the time we reached the summit, the sun had come out en force.
Very fun hike with girlfriends of all ages.
And a gorgeous day.
It gave us a chance to catch up on our lives.
We talked about some of the books we've enjoyed.
Some of my favorites include, "The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet," "Caleb's Crossing" and "The Music Shop."
And from elementary school, "The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler."
The Lord loves righteousness and justice.
The earth is full of His unfailing love.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. — Matthew 6:33
She had to have a section removed from her nose.
And another part of skin from her forehead was used to replace it.
My coworker has a friend who is going through her fifth chemo treatment and is now very sick.
It's hard to see other people suffer.
Life isn't fair.
But God holds us in the palm of His hand.
When we seek His kingdom, He adds all His blessings to us.
