God is asking, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?”
Psalms 138:8 NLT
The Lord will work out his plans for my life— for your faithful love, O Lord , endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me.
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Gardens.
Yes, for man, it all started in a garden.
And there are many lessons we can learn from God’s revelation through His creation around us. We can find that there are are plants and animals that are good for us to eat, and there are things that are poisonous as well.
And we can learn that things are either alive and growing or dead and rotting.
We either learn by receiving instruction from our teachers, or we learn through practical experience (or we refuse to learn).
When it comes to matters of life and death, it is much wiser to seek guidance and instruction – than for my life to eventually become a cautionary tale of practical experience that was gained “a second too late” because I foolishly insisted on learning only through life’s experiences.
Psalms 112:4-10 NLT
Light shines in the darkness for the godly. They are generous, compassionate, and righteous. Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly. Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will be long remembered. They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly. They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor. The wicked will see this and be infuriated. They will grind their teeth in anger; they will slink away, their hopes thwarted.
Psalms 107:1-2 NLT
Give thanks to the lord , for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Has the lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies.
1 Timothy 4:8 AMP
For physical training is of some value (useful for a little), but godliness (spiritual training) is useful and of value in everything and in every way, for it holds promise for the present life and also for the life which is to come.
PHP 4:9 ESV
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
PSA 143:10 ESV
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground!
Psalms 84:11-12 NLT
For the lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right. O lord of Heaven’s Armies, what joy for those who trust in you.
PSA 130:3-4 ESV
If you, O Lord , should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.
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