Verses to Reflect On

MOPS 2012-2013

 1 Peter 4:8-11

Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it.  Love makes up for practically anything.  Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless- cheerfully.  Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it; if words, let it be God's words; if help, let it be God's hearty help.  That way, God's bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he'll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything- encores to the end of time.  Oh, yes!

Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Philippians 4:11

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

 Philippians 4:13-

“I can do everything in him who gives me strength”

 Hebrews 10:36

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. 

 Isaiah 40:31

but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

 James 1:2-4

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Romans 5:3-4

Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.

 1 Corin 10:13

 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind.  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 endure it.

 Exodus 33:14

The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

 Psalm 16:8

I keep my eyes always on the Lord.  With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

 Psalm 61:1-3

Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.  From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.  For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against my foe.

 Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your soles.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

 1 Peter 3:3-4

Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.  Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 

 John 14:27-

“I leave my peace with you.  I give my peace to you.  I do not give it to you as the world does.  Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid.”

 Colossians 1:9b-10-

“. . . ask god to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way

 Psalm 46:1-

God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble”

 Malachi 3:6-

For I am the Lord; I do not change

 Deut 31:6-

 Be strong and courageous.  Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you.  He will not leave you or forsake you.

 Prov 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your ways, and he will make your paths straight.

 Psalm 103:12-

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”

 Isaiah 41:10-

So do not be afraid, I am with you.  Do not be terrified.  I am your God.  I will make you strong and help you.  My powerful right hand will take good care of you.