1/5/2024 0 Comments Living earth plano"Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfishness or conceit, but in humility count others better than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. "I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:1-2 "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." James 1:2-4 "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 From these passages, I know that God, who loved me to the point of death on a cross, has a purpose for me, that He wants to give me joy and peace even in the midst of trial through which He forges me into the man He's called me to be, by giving me the grace to imitate Jesus who overcame sin and death: ![]() These passages all speak to me about the different situations life presents and the attitudes and hope with which I am to respond. "He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! Be Still!" The wind ceased and there was great calm" Mark 4:39Īs much as I hate to admit it I struggle with anxiety! This verse became pivotal in my life in college and reminded me that no matter what emotions flood over me, no matter what anxiety floods my soul, no matter what waters drown me, God will always draw me out of the water and lead me to stillness. mary’s fiat is not simply a “yes” to God, it is a submission to the great things God wants to do in our lives. Saying “yes” to the Lord means preparing to embrace life as it comes with its conflicts and annoyances. even though it would be so much easier to say no, she says yes. Not just one yes either but every single moment. ![]() A simple yes to God becomes a resounding cry. With those few words mamma Mary became the most influential woman. “Let it be done to me according to Your will” Luke 1:38 I myself, have two bible verse that mean the world to me! Fun fact about me: I actually have two tattoos and they are of these bible verses
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