Psalm 51:10–12“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” Isaiah 62:5“As a young man...

2 Peter 2:1–3“But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. Many will...

Genesis 18:13–14“Then the Lord said to Abraham, ‘Why did Sarah laugh and say, “Will I really have a child, now that I am old?” Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return to you at the appointed time next year and Sarah will have a son.’” TL;DR: What seems...

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.” Jeremiah 17:5, 7“This is what the Lord says: ‘Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his...

2 Corinthians 10:5"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." Proverbs 23:7"For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." TL;DR: Your thoughts shape your...

Ephesians 1:11"In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will." Ephesians 1:18"I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, in order that you may know...

Galatians 6:7-10"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing...

2 Peter 2:19"They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity—for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him." 2 Peter 1:5-7"For this reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge,...

1 Peter 2:24-25"He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls."...

Psalm 127:1-3"Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stands guard in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for He grants sleep to those He loves." TL;DR: True...

Seek first to understand

Proverbs 18:2"A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinion." TL;DR: It’s easier to air opinions than to listen, but wisdom comes from first seeking to understand others. Understanding reduces conflict, softens our hearts, and keeps...

Proverbs 13:10"Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice." TL;DR: Pride resists correction, but wisdom grows when we humbly receive advice. Sometimes the very words we don’t want to hear are the ones that save us. I am a redeemed child...

Luke 18:42"Jesus said to him, 'Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.’" James 1:6-8"But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive...

Ephesians 4:31-32"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." TL;DR: Bitterness and rage weigh us down, but...

Ephesians 4:29"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." TL;DR: Negative self-talk and unwholesome words steal our joy. When we choose to...

Matthew 6:33"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." 1 John 5:21"Dear children, keep yourselves from idols." 1 John 5:5"Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of...

Hebrews 1:8-10"But about the Son he says, 'Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by...

Colossians 3:23"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." Proverbs 23:7"As a man thinks, so shall he be." TL;DR: Your thoughts shape your life. Toxic thinking leads to toxic living, but when you choose to think well and...

2 Timothy 2:3-5"Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor’s crown...

John 15:16-17"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. This is my command: Love each other." Esther 4:14"For if you remain silent at this time, relief...

Ephesians 1:17-20"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the...

Isaiah 43:18-19"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland." TL;DR: The past can trap us in regret, but God calls us to let...