We know our hearts are in the right place,
when we long for the treasures this world does not offer.
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,
where neither moth nor rust destroys
and where thieves do not break in and steal.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:20-21 ESV
We become desperate for this life to be good,
when we forget that we’re going someplace better.
Instead, they were longing for a better country–
a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be
called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.
Hebrews 11:16 NIV
Never underestimate the importance
of being someone’s friend.
Ahithophel was the king’s counselor,
and Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.
1 Chronicles 27:33 ESV
When praying is the only thing we can do,
we should not wish to do more,
as if there is something better than securing God’s help.
Therefore, confess your sins to one another
and pray for one another, that you may be healed.
The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
James 5:16 ESV
Pray…
because God has everything under control.
For I am God, and there is no other;
I am God, and there is none like me,
declaring the end from the beginning
and from ancient times things not yet done,
saying, ‘My counsel shall stand,
and I will accomplish all my purpose.’
Isaiah 46:9-10 ESV
Pray…
because God has today all figured out.
Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your book were written, every one of them,
the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them.
Psalm 139:16 ESV
Without God’s help, we are easily convinced to sin.
Pray then like this…
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Matthew 6:9, 13 ESV
If your mama wouldn’t do it or watch it
or say it or read it, you probably shouldn’t either.
Brothers, join in imitating me,
and keep your eyes on those who walk
according to the example you have in us.
Philippians 3:17 ESV
When you don’t know what to say, pray anyway.
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness.
For we do not know what to pray for as we ought,
but the Spirit himself intercedes for us
with groanings too deep for words.
And he who searches hearts knows
what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit
intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
Romans 8:26-27 ESV
Let’s make this a happy dependence day.
My salvation and my honor depend on God;
He is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Psalm 62:7 NIV
Pray, because we can–
anytime anywhere.
Pray without ceasing.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV
We get into trouble only when we forget
how very much we need God.
Seek the Lord and His strength;
seek His presence continually!
1 Chronicles 16:11 ESV
Let’s read through the Bible in a year–
but if it takes us five years, that might be even better.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.
Colossians 3:16 ESV
Pray as though everything depends on God,
because it does.
He Himself gives all men
life and breath and everything else.
Acts 17:25b NIV
Holy Spirit fruit is never out of season.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23 NIV
Pray…
because God gives good directions.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV
Pray…
because God enjoys spending time with you.
The Lord delights in those who fear Him,
who put their hope in His unfailing love.
Psalm 147:11 NIV
Pray…
because God answers prayer.
Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying,
“Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border,
and that your hand might be with me,
and that you would keep me from harm
so that it might not bring me pain!”
And God granted what he asked.
1 Chronicles 4:10 ESV
If asked, Do you want to go to heaven?,
most of us would answer, Yes!
If asked, Do you want to go to heaven today?,
we might answer differently.
But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like His glorious body, by the power that enables Him even to subject all things to Himself.
Philippians 3:20-21
I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.
2 Timothy 1:5 ESV
