Faithfulness
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
(2 Timothy 4:7)
Hand of the Lord
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them
eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.
My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch
them out of my Father’s hand. (John 10:27-29)
God’s Mighty Hand
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you
up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
(1 Peter 5:6-7)
Seven Churches
On the Lord’s Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a
trumpet, 11which said: “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven
churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and
Laodicea.” (Revelation 1:10-11)
Lift Up My Hands
Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward
your Most Holy Place. (Psalm 28:2)
Compassion
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were
harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36)
Double-Edged Sword
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword,
it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the
thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)
Obedience Foundation
“If you love me, you will obey what I command.” (John 14:15)
Holiness Foundation
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
(Hebrews 12:14)
Humble Foundation
“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6)
Exalt
The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will
be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. (Matthew 23:11-12)
Glory of God
And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. (Matthew 6:13)
Fear of God
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom
and discipline. (Proverbs 1:7)
Hospitality
Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. (Romans 12:13)
Contentment
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have
learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed
or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him
who gives me strength. ( Philippians 4:12-13)
Cast Out
How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when
all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank
out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from
your brother’s eye. (Matthew 7:4-5)
Mercy
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. (Luke 6:36)