The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit”—Psalm 34:18

“And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.”—1 John 2:17 (NLT)

“I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.”—1 Corinthians 1:10

“But if we confess our sins to God, he can always be trusted to forgive us and take our sins away.”—1 John 1:9 (CEV)

“After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it.”—1 Timothy 6:7 (NLT)

“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen.”—1 Peter 4:10-11

“It is the LORD who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding.”—Proverbs 2:6 (GNT)

Since I am traveling today, I reached out to one of my sister’s in Christ whose words have been such a blessing to me. I asked if she would write this week’s post. She graciously accepted. Thank You, Susan!

“But be sure to fear the LORD and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you.”—1 Samuel 12:24 (NLT)

“You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.”—Matthew 7:13-14 (NLT)