“From beyond the rivers of Cush my worshipers, my scattered people, will bring me offerings.” Zephaniah 3:10 God desires to pour out love on us extravagantly, and to have our love returned to Him extravagantly. We already know He has lived up to His end of the relationship. He invites us to live up to ours.
“The survivors from all the nations that have attacked Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King.” Zechariah 14:16 When He makes all things right, not only will He correct and restore us from the wrongs we’ve committed, He will prove to others that we put our faith, flawed as it may be, into the right Kingdom. We laid up true treasures that can never lose luster.
“On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only name.” Zechariah 14:9 I need nothing but God, and to lose myself in the heart of Jesus.” -Margaret Mary Alacoque
“We instructed you how to live in order to please God.” 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Your behavior is the final word on what you really believe. No matter how deeply held you think your faith is, if it doesn’t result in action, it’s an illusion.
“Do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering.” 1 Peter 4:12 Afflictions are but the shadow of God’s wings. -George MacDonald
“May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees.” Psalm 119:171 Praise reorients the heart. Focus there, and let your fountain flow.
“They will come and see my glory.” Isaiah 66:18 This is a week of gratitude. The One who loves has poured His heart out. He looks for those who will one day come and see His glory. Thanksgiving is a way of saying you already have.
“The more frustrating the environment the more fruitful the person. “-TD Jakes
“If people walk away from you let them keep walking. Your destiny is not tied to people who walked away from you!” -TD Jakes
“They are not of the world any more than I am of the world.” John 17:14 The Bible is clear that this world is in rebellion against God. The anti-rebellion attitudes are selflessness and humility, love and peace, joy and contentment. Every time we love someone in spite of his or her hatred for us, we are undermining the rebellion against God!
