Blessings of deutronomy be upon us.

 The Blessings of Deuteronomy

Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field.

The Lord shall open the heavens, His treasure-house of rain,

And bless the work of your hands, again and yet again.

You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. (Deuteronomy 28:3)

Blessed shall be the fruit of your womb, the crops of your ground,

Blessed the offspring of your livestock—the calves within the pound.

Your barns will overflow with plenty, your storehouses be filled,

By the hand of God who loves you, whose Word is yet fulfilled.

The fruit of your womb will be blessed, and the crops of your land and the young of your livestock. (Deuteronomy 28:4)

Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed when you go out.

Your journey and your resting shall know no trace of doubt.

The enemy who rises against you shall fall before your face,

For the Lord Himself will fight for you, and grant you victory's embrace.

You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out. (Deuteronomy 28:6)

Blessed shall your basket be, and blessed your kneading bowl.

Blessed shall your provisions be, sustaining mind and soul.

The Lord will grant abundance—prosperity untold,

Establishing you as holy, a treasure to behold.

The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. (Deuteronomy 28:8)

You will lend to many nations, but borrow from none.

You will be the head, not the tail, exalted in the sun.

For the Lord will make you prosperous, in the land He swore to give,

If you faithfully obey Him, and by His precepts live.

The Lord will make you the head, not the tail. You will always be at the top, never at the bottom. (Deuteronomy 28:13)

But hear the heart within these words—it is not mere reward,

But covenant relationship with the One who is your Lord.

These blessings flow from walking with Him, delighting in His way,

Not to earn, but to respond to love that brightens every day.

So may these ancient blessings find their dwelling place in you.

Not as magic, not as formula, but as promises so true

To the God who keeps His covenant, who loves and who provides,

In whom all nations of the earth shall find their rest and quiet tides.

Amen.

God is the Redeemer of the Oppress.

 God Is the Redeemer of the Oppressed

God is the Redeemer of the oppressed.

He hears the cry that rises from the midnight of despair,

He sees the tear that falls when no one else can hear the prayer.

The One who parted waters for the captive and the bound,

Still walks among the broken, where the lost and lonely sound.

He will take pity on the weak and save the needy; he will rescue them from oppression. (Psalm 72:12-14)

He is the Redeemer of the forgotten and the poor.

The ones the world steps over, the ones it can't ignore

Because their pain is inconvenient, their need a lasting stain—

But God bends low to lift them up and break oppression's chain.

He is the Redeemer of those crushed by unjust hands.

He sees the hidden wound, the fear, the silent, shaking hands.

He promises a justice that the world cannot yet see,

A day when every wrong will be made right, eternally.

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. (Psalm 9:9)

For He Himself was oppressed, and He Himself was afflicted.

He walked the road of suffering, by human hands constricted.

He knows the weight of false accusation, the sting of being unheard,

And because He walked through it, He can redeem with certain word.

So lift your eyes, you weary ones, whose hope has worn so thin.

The Redeemer lives! He sees you! He will fight and He will win.

No power of darkness, no oppressor's might can hold you long,

For the One who breaks the shackles is faithful, true, and strong.

This is what the Lord says—your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go." (Isaiah 48:17)

He is your Redeemer.

He will not abandon you to the oppressor's hand.

He will bring you out. He will bring you through.

He will bring you home.

Amen.

Save me the Hundred sheep.

 Here is a poem based on the parable of the lost sheep and a collection of scriptures celebrating the Shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to find the one.

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The One He Left Behind

When ninety-nine were safe and warm,

Secure within the shepherd's fold,

You left them all to face the storm,

To bring me back from bitter cold.

I was the one who wandered far,

The foolish sheep who lost its way.

I followed paths of moon and star,

Until the light had turned to grey.

But You, Good Shepherd, counted me,

Not just a number in the throng.

You crossed the valleys, climbed the tree,

And brought me home with joyful song.

You save me, the hundredth lamb,

The one who could not find the way.

You place me on Your shoulders, and

You carry me—I'm here to stay.

Rejoice with Me, the angels sing,

For this one sheep was lost but found!

Let all the courts of heaven ring—

The lost is home, and safe and sound.

So when I wander, when I stray,

When I forget Your voice so true,

Come find me, Lord, and bring me back,

For there is no one else like You.

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Scripture for the Lost Sheep

The Parable of the Lost Sheep:

"Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn't he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.' I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent." (Luke 15:4-7)

The Good Shepherd:

"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." (John 10:11)

He Knows His Sheep:

"I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep." (John 10:14-15)

Not One Will Be Lost:

"My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand." (John 10:29)

We Are His People:

"Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture." (Psalm 100:3)

He Carries Us:

"He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young." (Isaiah 40:11)

All We Like Sheep:

"We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all." (Isaiah 53:6)

He Will Seek the Lost:

"For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness." (Ezekiel 34:11-12)

Rejoicing in Heaven:

"In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." (Luke 15:10)

The Shepherd and Overseer of Your Souls:

"For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls." (1 Peter 2:25)

He Leads Me:

"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake." (Psalm 23:1-3)

The Lost Will Be Found:

"I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak." (Ezekiel 34:16)

One Flock, One Shepherd:

"I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd." (John 10:16)

Chinese New Year Blessings.

 Here is a special Chinese New Year blessing poem and a collection of scriptures for the year ahead, blending traditional well-wishes with the eternal promises of God.

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A New Year Blessing

As lanterns glow and spring draws near,

I speak this blessing over you, my dear.

Not just the wishes of tradition old,

But promises from Scriptures told.

May the Lord bless you and keep you this year,

And replace every darkness with heavenly cheer.

May His face shine upon you with grace,

As you run this new year's race.

May He be gracious to you in every way,

Providing your portion day by day.

May He lift His countenance upon your soul,

And make your fragmented spirit whole.

In the Year of the Horse, whatever it brings,

Remember the Lord, the King of kings.

He who watches over you never sleeps,

His faithful promises He forever keeps.

May your home be filled with peace, not strife,

May the Lord Jesus be the center of life.

May your table be full, your heart be light,

And may His Word be your lamp at night.

For He who began a good work in you

Will be faithful to carry it through.

Happy New Year, blessings untold—

In Jesus' name, let faith be bold.

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Scripture Blessings for the New Year

The Aaronic Blessing:

"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-26)

A Future and a Hope:

"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 29:11)

New Every Morning:

"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23) — perfect for a new year.

The Lord Will Watch Over You:

"The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." (Psalm 121:5-8)

Be Strong and Courageous:

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9)

A Fresh Start:

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Seek First His Kingdom:

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself." (Matthew 6:33-34)

Trust in the Lord:

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

The Blessing of Obedience:

"Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field. Blessed shall be the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your ground... Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out." (Deuteronomy 28:3-4, 6)

Peace I Leave with You:

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27)

His Mercies Are New:

"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life." (Psalm 143:8)

The Lord Is Your Keeper:

"He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep." (Psalm 121:3-4)

Abundant Life:

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (John 10:10)

God's Faithfulness Through the Seasons:

"As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease." (Genesis 8:22)

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A Prayer for the Day Ahead

Heavenly Father,

As this new day dawns and a new year begins,

I place it all into Your faithful hands.

Bless the work of my hands,

Guard my going out and my coming in.

Fill my home with peace,

My heart with gratitude,

And my mouth with praise.

May Your name be honored in all I do,

And may Your love be the foundation

Upon which this year is built.

In Jesus' name,

Amen.

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Gong Xi Fa Cai! May you prosper in God's richest blessings this New Year.

Lord of Hosts.

 Here is a poem of awe and a collection of scriptures celebrating the Lord of Hosts—the Commander of heaven's armies, the Mighty God who fights for His people.

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The Commander of the Skies

Lord of Hosts, the armies' King,

To You the heavenly creatures sing.

Ten thousand times ten thousand rise

To serve the Commander of the skies.

Lord of Hosts, the battle Lord,

Who wields the Spirit's mighty sword.

You fight for those who cannot fight,

You bring the dawn after the night.

Lord of Hosts, the nations' dread,

Before Your voice the proud have fled.

The chariots of Pharaoh sank,

Like stone they fell, on ocean's bank.

Lord of Hosts, my refuge strong,

To You alone do I belong.

When enemies surround my way,

You are my shield, my strength, my stay.

Lord of Hosts, the angel's Lord,

Whose whisper stills the angry horde.

A single word, and armies fall,

Before Your throne, they heed Your call.

Lord of Hosts, the humble friend,

On whom my weary soul depends.

Not just in power, but in grace,

You meet me in this sacred place.

Lord of Hosts, the coming King,

To whom all creation will sing.

I bow my heart, I bend my knee,

The Lord of Hosts is fighting for me.

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Scripture for the Lord of Hosts

The Lord of Armies:

"Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory!" (Psalm 24:8, 10, ESV)

With Us Is the Lord Our God:

"Do not be afraid or dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God's... You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf." (2 Chronicles 20:15, 17, ESV)

The Angel of the Lord Encamps:

"The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them." (Psalm 34:7, ESV)

Elisha's Vision:

"And Elisha prayed and said, 'O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.' So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha." (2 Kings 6:17, ESV)

The Lord of Hosts Is with Us:

"The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress." (Psalm 46:7, ESV)

Holy, Holy, Holy:

"And one called to another and said: 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!'" (Isaiah 6:3, ESV)

Not by Might, Nor by Power:

"Then he said to me, 'This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.'" (Zechariah 4:6, ESV)

The Lord of Hosts Plans:

"The Lord of hosts has sworn: 'As I have planned, so shall it be, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand.'" (Isaiah 14:24, ESV)

He Will Defend His People:

"For I will be to her a wall of fire all around, declares the Lord, and I will be the glory in her midst." (Zechariah 2:5, ESV)

The Great King:

"For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm!" (Psalm 47:7, ESV)

He Gives Power to the Faint:

"He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength." (Isaiah 40:29, ESV)

The Lord Your God in Your Midst:

"The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing." (Zephaniah 3:17, ESV)

He Makes Wars Cease:

"He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire." (Psalm 46:9, ESV)

The Captain of the Lord's Host:

"And he said, 'No; but I am the commander of the army of the Lord. Now I have come.' And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped." (Joshua 5:14, ESV)

He Will Reign Forever:

"The Lord will reign forever, your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the Lord!" (Psalm 146:10, ESV)

Pray to God and know his holy name.

 Here is a poem of reverence and a collection of scriptures on the sacred act of prayer and the power of knowing His holy name.

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In the Quiet of His Presence

In the quiet, in the stillness,

In the hush of morning light,

I come before Your presence,

And seek Your face tonight.

I pray to know Your holy name,

Not just the words I've heard,

But the very heart behind them,

The fullness of Your Word.

Yahweh, Jireh, my Provider,

El Roi, the God who sees,

Jehovah Shalom, my Peace eternal,

Rapha, who heals and frees.

Your name is like a fortress,

A tower strong and true.

Your name is sweetest fragrance,

That makes all things new.

I pray to know Your character,

Your mercy and Your grace.

To see the beauty of Your holiness

Reflected in this place.

Teach me, Lord, to pray aright,

With humble, honest heart.

Not with empty, flowing words,

But with a soul set apart.

For those who know Your holy name,

In You they put their trust.

You never leave, You never fail,

You're faithful, true, and just.

So I will pray and seek Your face,

And call upon Your name.

And trust that You are near to me,

Forevermore the same.

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Scripture for Prayer and Knowing His Name

Call Upon His Name:

"Then I began to call upon the name of the Lord: 'Please, Lord, save my life!'" (Psalm 116:4, NLT)

Those Who Know Your Name Trust You:

"Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you." (Psalm 9:10)

Pray to Your Father in Secret:

"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." (Matthew 6:6)

This, Then, Is How You Should Pray:

"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:9-10)

The Name Above All Names:

"Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth." (Philippians 2:9-10)

Ask in My Name:

"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you." (John 15:16)

The Lord Is Near to All Who Call:

"The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." (Psalm 145:18)

Pray Without Ceasing:

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, ESV)

The Name of the Lord Is a Strong Tower:

"The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." (Proverbs 18:10)

Holy Is His Name:

"My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior... for the Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name." (Luke 1:46-47, 49) — Mary's song.

I Am Who I Am:

"God said to Moses, 'I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: "I am has sent me to you."'" (Exodus 3:14) — the revelation of His holy name.

The Lord Your God Is Holy:

"Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his holy mountain, for the Lord our God is holy." (Psalm 99:9)

Pray for Those Who Mistreat You:

"But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." (Matthew 5:44)

The Spirit Helps Us Pray:

"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans." (Romans 8:26)

Hallowed Be Your Name:

"Pray then like this: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.'" (Matthew 6:9, ESV) — to hallow means to honor as holy.

If My People Pray:

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7:14)

Your mercy endures forever.

 Here is a poem of thanksgiving and a collection of scriptures celebrating the endless, everlasting mercy of God.

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Endless Mercy

When I fall and fail again,

When I stumble in my sin,

When shame would have me hide my face—

Your mercy meets me in that place.

Not a moment, not a day,

Does Your mercy turn away.

Though I wander, though I stray,

Your mercy beckons me to stay.

Your mercy endures forever,

Through every trial, through every endeavor.

Through every tear, through every sorrow,

Your mercy waits for each tomorrow.

In the morning, fresh and new,

Your mercies greet me, faithful and true.

They rise with dawn, they never cease,

They wrap me in Your perfect peace.

When I cannot understand

The trials held within Your hand,

When faith is weak and hope is small—

Your mercy covers, holds it all.

Forever—what a word to hold!

A promise that will not grow old.

Through endless ages, still the same—

Your mercy calls upon my name.

So I will lift my voice and sing,

To You, my Savior, Lord, and King.

For great Your love, so vast, so free—

Your mercy endures forever in me.

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Scripture for His Enduring Mercy

His Love Endures Forever:

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." (Psalm 118:1, NIV) — "love" here is often translated as "mercy" or "steadfast love."

The Refrain of Psalm 136:

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever." (Psalm 136:1) — and this truth is repeated in every single verse of this psalm, 26 times!

Rich in Mercy:

"But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." (Ephesians 2:4-5)

Mercy New Every Morning:

"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23)

Tender Mercy:

"Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them... to show mercy to our ancestors and to remember his holy covenant." (Luke 1:68, 72)

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment:

"Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment." (James 2:12-13)

Great Mercy:

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." (1 Peter 1:3)

Mercy and Truth:

"All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, to such as keep His covenant and His testimonies." (Psalm 25:10, NKJV)

The Faithful God:

"Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments." (Deuteronomy 7:9) — "love" here is hesed, the covenant mercy.

Mercy That Saves:

"He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit." (Titus 3:5)

The Merciful Father:

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort." (2 Corinthians 1:3)

Mercy for the Fearful:

"But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children." (Psalm 103:17)

Let the Wicked Forsake Their Ways:

"Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon." (Isaiah 55:7)

The Mercy Seat:

"Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess... Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." (Hebrews 4:14, 16)

You help me through in my Love.

 Here is a poem of gratitude and a collection of scriptures celebrating the love that carries us through every trial.

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Love That Carries Me

When the road is rough and steep,

And my weary soul can barely weep,

When my strength has reached its end—

Your love helps me through again.

When the valley dark and deep

Steals the promises I keep,

When my faith begins to bend—

Your love helps me through again.

When the storms of life descend,

And I cannot comprehend,

When I've lost my way, my friend—

Your love helps me through again.

Not with thunder, not with force,

But with gentle, steady course.

Not with anger or with shame,

But with love that calls my name.

You reach down and take my hand,

Help me rise and help me stand.

Whisper peace that has no end—

Your love helps me through again.

Through every trial, every test,

Through every doubt that I've confessed,

Through every wound that needed tending—

Your love helps me, never ending.

So I will trust You all my days,

And walk in Your love's faithful ways.

For when my strength cannot break through,

Your love helps me—it sees me through.

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Scripture for Love That Helps

My Help Comes from the Lord:

"I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." (Psalm 121:1-2)

The Lord Is My Helper:

"So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'" (Hebrews 13:6)

Underneath Are the Everlasting Arms:

"The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." (Deuteronomy 33:27)

He Helps Us in Our Weakness:

"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans." (Romans 8:26)

Love That Never Fails:

"Love never fails." (1 Corinthians 13:8, NKJV)

I Can Do All Things:

"I can do all this through him who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:13) — for His love is the source of that strength.

He Carried You:

"There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place." (Deuteronomy 1:31)

When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong:

"That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." (2 Corinthians 12:10)

The Lord Upholds:

"The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down." (Psalm 145:14)

He Will Not Let You Fall:

"He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber." (Psalm 121:3)

God Is Our Refuge:

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1)

Love That Compels Us:

"For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died." (2 Corinthians 5:14)

He Holds You Fast:

"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 will snatch them out of my hand." (John 10:27-28)

Love That Bears All Things:

"[Love] bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." (1 Corinthians 13:7, ESV)

Through Many Dangers:

"He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters." (Psalm 18:16)

His Unfailing Love:

"But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation." (Psalm 13:5)

Halleluyah

 Here is a poem of pure praise and a collection of scriptures that echo the everlasting song of "Hallelujah."

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The Song That Never Ends

Hallelujah, hear it rise,

From humble hearts and hopeful eyes.

A single word, yet vast and deep,

The song that every soul can keep.

Hallelujah, through the night,

When darkness hides the morning light.

When tears fall fast and hope is thin,

Hallelujah still begins.

Hallelujah, in the day,

When blessings bloom along the way.

When joy overflows and hearts are glad,

Hallelujah, never sad.

Hallelujah, for the cross,

Where saving love endured the loss.

Where Jesus bled and died for me,

Hallelujah, I am free.

Hallelujah, for the grave,

That could not hold the One who saves.

He rose in power, He rose in glory,

Hallelujah tells the story.

Hallelujah, saints have sung,

Since time began and earth was young.

And when this world has passed away,

Hallelujah, we will stay.

Hallelujah, around the throne,

With countless hearts and voices known,

We'll join the chorus ever new—

Hallelujah, praise be true.

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Scripture for Hallelujah

The Heavenly Chorus:

"After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: 'Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!'" (Revelation 19:1)

Again They Shouted:

"And again they shouted: 'Hallelujah! The smoke from her goes up for ever and ever.'" (Revelation 19:3)

The Sound of Many Waters:

"Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: 'Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns.'" (Revelation 19:6)

Praise the Lord:

"Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens." (Psalm 150:1) — "Hallelujah" is Hebrew for "Praise the Lord."

Let Everything Praise Him:

"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord." (Psalm 150:6)

A New Song:

"Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people." (Psalm 149:1)

Great Is the Lord:

"Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." (Psalm 145:3)

From Sunrise to Sunset:

"From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised." (Psalm 113:3)

Praise Him for His Goodness:

"Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant." (Psalm 135:3)

Forever His Love Endures:

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." (Psalm 118:29) — the heartbeat of every hallelujah.

The Song of Moses and the Lamb:

"And they sang the song of God's servant Moses and of the Lamb: 'Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the nations.'" (Revelation 15:3)

Worthy Is the Lamb:

"Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!" (Revelation 5:12)

Every Knee Shall Bow:

"It is written: 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.'" (Romans 14:11)

Shout for Joy:

"Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs." (Psalm 100:1-2)

You see me through every season.

 Here is a poem of trust and a collection of scriptures celebrating God's faithful presence through every changing season of life.

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Through Every Season

In the springtime of my youth,

When everything was fresh and new,

You saw me with Your tender eyes,

And planted seeds of truth.

In the summer of my striving,

When days were long and hard,

You saw me through the burning sun,

And remained my safe guard.

In the autumn of my harvest,

When fruits of labor came,

You saw me in my thankfulness,

And blessed me just the same.

In the winter of my sorrow,

When joy seemed far away,

You saw me through the barren cold,

And promised a new day.

You see me through every season,

Through every change and turn.

In every loss, in every gain,

Your faithfulness I learn.

When I cannot see the path ahead,

When the way is dark and steep,

You see me, Lord, and hold me fast,

Your watchful eye will keep.

Through every season of my life,

Through sun and rain and snow,

You see me through, You carry me,

And never let me go.

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Scripture for Every Season

A Time for Everything:

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

I Am with You Always:

"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:20) — through every season.

The Lord Watches Over You:

"The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night." (Psalm 121:5-6)

From Everlasting to Everlasting:

"Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God." (Psalm 90:2)

He Knows Your Ways:

"You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways." (Psalm 139:1-3)

Seasons Change, He Does Not:

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (Hebrews 13:8)

The Faithful God:

"Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments." (Deuteronomy 7:9)

He Will Sustain You:

"Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." (Isaiah 46:4)

Through Fire and Water:

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." (Isaiah 43:2)

New Every Morning:

"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23)

He Holds Your Hand:

"For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." (Isaiah 41:13)

The Lord is My Shepherd:

"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul." (Psalm 23:1-3)

He Will Perfect That Which Concerns Me:

"The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands." (Psalm 138:8, NKJV)

Content in Every Season:

"I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 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 all this through him who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:11-13)

You are faithful in my life.

 Here is a poem of gratitude and a collection of scriptures celebrating the unwavering faithfulness of God.

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Faithful Through It All

When I am faithless, You are true,

When I forget, You carry through.

When I wander far from home,

You never leave me on my own.

You are faithful to me, Lord,

Faithful to Your every word.

Not one promise has returned void,

In Your faithfulness I find my joy.

In the morning when I rise,

Your mercies greet my weary eyes.

New every morning, fresh and true,

Your faithfulness is ever new.

In the night when I cannot sleep,

Your watchful eye continues to keep

Your hand upon my restless soul,

Making my broken spirit whole.

When I doubted, when I strayed,

When I feared and was afraid,

You remained, You did not move,

Your faithful heart still proved Your love.

You are faithful to me, Lord,

Not because I've earned my reward,

But because Your name is Faithful and True,

And all You are, I find in You.

So I will trust You all my days,

And walk in Your faithful, loving ways.

For You are good, and You are kind,

And faithful always, Lord, I find.

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Scripture for His Faithfulness

Great Is Your Faithfulness:

"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23)

God Is Faithful:

"God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord." (1 Corinthians 1:9)

He Will Not Let You Be Tempted Beyond What You Can Bear:

"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." (1 Corinthians 10:13)

Faithful to Forgive:

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)

He Who Promised Is Faithful:

"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." (Hebrews 10:23)

Faithful Through All Generations:

"Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures." (Psalm 119:90)

The Faithful God:

"Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments." (Deuteronomy 7:9)

His Faithfulness Reaches to the Skies:

"Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies." (Psalm 36:5)

He Will Strengthen and Guard:

"But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one." (2 Thessalonians 3:3)

Forever Faithful:

"I will sing of the Lord's great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations." (Psalm 89:1)

Faithful in All He Does:

"For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." (Psalm 100:5, NIV, alternate reading)

He Will Do It:

"The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it." (1 Thessalonians 5:24)

Faithful and True:

"I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True." (Revelation 19:11) — speaking of Jesus.

Anchor for the Soul:

"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." (Hebrews 6:19) — because He who promised is faithful.

You are forever in my life.

 Here is a poem of devotion and a collection of scriptures celebrating God's eternal presence in your life.

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Forever You Remain

You are forever in my life,

Through every joy, through every strife.

Before the morning knew my name,

You loved me, Lord, and still do the same.

You are forever in my heart,

The unshakable, the truest part.

When friends may leave and love grows cold,

Your faithfulness will still uphold.

You are forever in my days,

Guiding me through winding ways.

When I cannot see the path ahead,

Your Word becomes my daily bread.

You are forever in my nights,

When darkness falls and fear alights.

You whisper peace upon my soul,

And make my broken spirit whole.

You are forever in my story,

The Author of my highest glory.

Every chapter, every line,

Is marked by mercy, love divine.

You are forever—this I know.

Through highs and lows, through sun and snow.

Nothing can separate me from

The love of God in Christ the Son.

Forever in my life, my Lord,

My shield, my strength, my great reward.

And when my days on earth are through,

Forever, I'll be with You.

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Scripture for His Eternal Presence

Forever with the Lord:

"After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever." (1 Thessalonians 4:17)

I Am with You Always:

"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:20)

Never Leave You:

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." (Deuteronomy 31:6)

Your Whole Life Long:

"Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." (Isaiah 46:4)

Forever Settled:

"Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens." (Psalm 119:89)

The Eternal God:

"The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." (Deuteronomy 33:27)

From Everlasting to Everlasting:

"Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God." (Psalm 90:2)

You Are Mine:

"Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine." (Isaiah 43:1)

Nothing Can Separate Us:

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39)

The Lord Your God Is with You:

"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing." (Zephaniah 3:17)

Forever Faithful:

"I will sing of the Lord's great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations." (Psalm 89:1)

With You in Trouble:

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." (Isaiah 43:2)

He Lives Forever:

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (Hebrews 13:8)

My Portion Forever:

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." (Psalm 73:26)

Christ is the center of its all.

 Here is a poem of declaration and a collection of scriptures proclaiming Christ as the center of all things.

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The Center Holds

Before the world began to be,

Before the mountains or the sea,

Before the stars were set in place—

Christ was there, full of grace.

The center of it all is He,

The Word made flesh for all to see.

The Alpha, the Omega too,

The faithful One, the ever true.

In Him all things were made and hold,

The universe His hands enfold.

Galaxies spin at His command,

The smallest grain of sea-soaked sand.

He is the center of creation,

The foundation of salvation.

The cross He bore, the grave He conquered,

The risen King, forever honored.

He is the center of my story,

The Author, Finisher of glory.

Every breath, every step I take,

Every heart-wake, every break—

All roads lead back to Calvary,

All paths find their destiny

In Him who holds the keys of death,

In Him who gives the Spirit's breath.

Christ is the center of it all—

My rising up, my falling fall.

My beginning and my end,

My Savior, Lord, and dearest Friend.

Let every knee bow at His name,

Let every tongue His praise proclaim.

For He alone is worthy, true—

Christ the center, making all things new.

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Scripture for the Centrality of Christ

The Preeminent One:

"The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy." (Colossians 1:15-18)

The Alpha and Omega:

"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." (Revelation 22:13)

The Cornerstone:

"See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame." (1 Peter 2:6)

All Things Created Through Him:

"Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made." (John 1:3)

He Holds All Things:

"The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word." (Hebrews 1:3)

The Head of the Church:

"And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way." (Ephesians 1:22-23)

Our Life:

"When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory." (Colossians 3:4)

The Way, the Truth, the Life:

"Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" (John 14:6)

The Foundation:

"For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 3:11)

The Author and Perfecter:

"Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:2)

All Things Reconciled Through Him:

"For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross." (Colossians 1:19-20)

To Live Is Christ:

"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." (Philippians 1:21)

The Stone the Builders Rejected:

"Jesus looked directly at them and asked, 'Then what is the meaning of that which is written: "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone"?'" (Luke 20:17)

Bring me to Eternal Inheritance.

 Here is a poem of hope and a collection of scriptures concerning the eternal inheritance promised to those who love Him.

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The Inheritance That Never Fades

Bless me, Lord, not with silver or gold,

Not with treasures that grow old.

Not with houses, land, or fame,

Not with glory in my name.

But bless me with the promise sealed,

The hope that cannot be revealed

By mortal eyes or human hands—

The inheritance that forever stands.

An inheritance that never fades,

Not dimmed by time or troubled shades.

Not stolen by the thief of night,

But kept in heaven, pure and bright.

Bless me with the eternal weight

Of glory that awaits the gate.

Where many mansions stand prepared,

And every tear is gently wiped and shared.

Bless me with the crown of life,

That waits beyond all earthly strife.

For those who love His appearing,

For those His voice are ever hearing.

Bless me with the homeland fair,

Where there is no more despair.

Where saints and angels sing His praise,

Through everlasting, endless days.

This is the blessing I implore—

Not just for now, but evermore.

An inheritance that will not perish,

Secured by love I cannot merit.

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Scripture for Eternal Inheritance

Born Again to a Living Hope:

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time." (1 Peter 1:3-5)

Heirs with Christ:

"Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory." (Romans 8:17)

The Promise of Eternal Life:

"And this is what he promised us—eternal life." (1 John 2:25)

The Spirit as a Deposit:

"When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession—to the praise of his glory." (Ephesians 1:13-14)

Inheritance Among the Sanctified:

"To open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me." (Acts 26:18)

The Crown of Life:

"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." (James 1:12)

An Eternal Kingdom:

"Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe." (Hebrews 12:28)

Mansions Prepared:

"My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." (John 14:2-3)

No More Death or Pain:

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." (Revelation 21:4)

The Righteous Shall Shine:

"Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear." (Matthew 13:43)

An Eternal Weight of Glory:

"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." (2 Corinthians 4:17-18)

The Gift of God:

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23)

Honour the Lord.

 Here is a poem of reverence and a collection of scriptures on giving honor to the Lord.

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Worthy of All Honor

Honor the Lord, all the earth,

Let every voice declare His worth.

From rising sun to its setting,

Let endless praise be ever fetching.

Honor the Lord with your wealth,

With your very life and health.

Not just with words upon your tongue,

But in the way your days are sung.

Honor the Lord with your time,

Let your life be a living rhyme.

That tells of mercy, speaks of grace,

And points the weary to His face.

Honor the Lord in the storm,

When His ways are not the norm.

Trust His heart when you can't see,

For His plans are best for thee.

Honor the Lord with your gifts,

The blessings that your spirit lifts.

For every good thing comes from Him,

The Father of lights, never dim.

Honor the Lord with your all,

Standing upright lest you fall.

For He who calls you is faithful and true,

And worthy of all honor from you.

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Scripture for Honoring the Lord

Honor Him with Your Wealth:

"Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine." (Proverbs 3:9-10)

Ascribe to the Lord:

"Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness." (Psalm 29:1-2)

Those Who Honor Me:

"Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained." (1 Samuel 2:30)

Worthy Are You, Our Lord:

"Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created." (Revelation 4:11)

Honor Your Father and Mother:

"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." (Exodus 20:12) — for honoring begins in the home.

With My Mouth:

"The Lord says: 'These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.'" (Isaiah 29:13)

Give Him the Glory:

"Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." (Psalm 96:8, KJV)

Honor the Son:

"that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him." (John 5:23)

In Everything Give Thanks:

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." (1 Thessalonians 5:18) — giving thanks honors Him.

Honor One Another:

"Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." (Romans 12:10) — for in honoring His children, we honor Him.

The Fear of the Lord:

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." (Proverbs 9:10) — to honor Him is to revere Him.

Let Your Light Shine:

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16)

Be Holy for God is Holy.

 Here is a poem of reverence and a collection of scriptures reflecting the call to holiness.

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Set Apart

Holy, holy, holy Lord,

The angels cry around Your throne.

With burning hearts and one accord,

They worship You and You alone.

And yet You whisper to my soul,

"Be holy, as I am holy too."

A calling that should overwhelm,

Yet by Your grace, I can pursue.

Not by my strength or my own might,

Not by the works my hands have done,

But by the Spirit's cleansing light,

Transformed by the Beloved Son.

Set apart for Your design,

A vessel purified and new.

Not for my glory, but for Thine,

To live a life that points to You.

So take my hands, my heart, my voice,

And make me more like Christ each day.

In holiness I will rejoice,

And walk the narrow, sacred way.

For You are holy, Lord above,

And I am Yours, redeemed, set free.

Refine me in Your perfect love,

Till what You see is only Thee.

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Scripture for Holy Living

The Call to Holiness:

"But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'" (1 Peter 1:15-16)

The Original Command:

"Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: 'Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.'" (Leviticus 19:2)

Without Holiness:

"Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." (Hebrews 12:14)

A Chosen People:

"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." (1 Peter 2:9)

Holy in All Conduct:

"But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do." (1 Peter 1:15)

Cleanse Yourselves:

"Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God." (2 Corinthians 7:1)

The Will of God:

"It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality." (1 Thessalonians 4:3)

Temple of the Holy Spirit:

"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)

Holy and Blameless:

"For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ." (Ephesians 1:4-5)

Pursue Holiness:

"Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord." (Hebrews 12:14, NKJV)

Present Your Bodies:

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." (Romans 12:1)

Clothe Yourselves:

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." (Colossians 3:12)

The Holy One:

"And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood." (Revelation 1:5)

Your love is all I need.

 Here is a poem of complete surrender and a collection of scriptures declaring that His love is more than enough.

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You Are Enough

When I have nothing left to give,

When I have no reason left to live,

When every hope has slipped away—

Your love is all I need.

When I have wealth and comfort too,

When everything I touch turns true,

When blessings fall like gentle rain—

Your love is all I need.

In want, in wealth, in joy, in pain,

In sunshine or in driving rain,

Through every season, every deed—

Your love is all I need.

Not silver, gold, or earthly things,

Not power, fame, what success brings,

Not any treasure I could plead—

Your love is all I need.

For love that held me from the start,

That knew my name and knew my heart,

That gave itself to set me free—

Your love is all I need.

So let the world fall where it may,

Let night give way to brightest day,

I have enough, yes, I am freed—

Your love is all I need.

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Scripture for His All-Sufficient Love

Nothing More Precious:

"Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you." (Psalm 63:3)

God Is Love:

"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." (1 John 4:8)

Love That Surpasses Knowledge:

"And to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God." (Ephesians 3:19, ESV)

Content in All Circumstances:

"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." (Philippians 4:11) — for Christ's love is the source of that contentment.

Nothing Can Separate Us:

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39)

His Grace Is Sufficient:

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'" (2 Corinthians 12:9) — and grace is love in action.

The Lord Is My Portion:

"I say to myself, 'The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.'" (Lamentations 3:24)

All the Fullness of God:

"And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ." (Ephesians 3:17-18)

Better Than Thousands:

"Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere." (Psalm 84:10)

The Greatest of These Is Love:

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." (1 Corinthians 13:13)

Love That Casts Out Fear:

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." (1 John 4:18)

Set me free.

 Here is a heartfelt poem and a collection of scriptures for the soul crying out for liberation.

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Break Every Chain

Set me free from the chains I wear,

The heavy burdens, the hidden care.

The weights I carry, the lies I believe,

The wounds that ache, the pain I grieve.

Set me free from the past that binds,

The haunting memories in my mind.

The guilt that whispers, "You're not enough,"

The shame that makes this journey rough.

Set me free from fear's cold hand,

That keeps me from the promised land.

From worry's grip and doubt's cruel voice,

That steals my hope and leaves no choice.

Set me free to simply be

The person You have made in me.

Not bound by what was done or said,

But raised with Christ from death's dark bed.

For where the Spirit of the Lord is,

There is freedom, there is promise.

So break the chains, unlock the door,

And let me rise to soar once more.

Set me free, and I will run

Into the arms of Your dear Son.

Set me free, and I will sing

Praises to my Lord and King.

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Scripture for Freedom

Freedom in Christ:

"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." (Galatians 5:1)

Where the Spirit Is:

"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." (2 Corinthians 3:17)

The Truth Will Set You Free:

"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32)

If the Son Sets You Free:

"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." (John 8:36)

Freedom from Condemnation:

"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death." (Romans 8:1-2)

He Sent Me to Proclaim Freedom:

"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free." (Luke 4:18)

Out of Darkness:

"He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains." (Psalm 107:14)

Called to Be Free:

"You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love." (Galatians 5:13)

Freedom from Fear:

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7, NKJV)

The Prisoner Goes Free:

"He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners." (Isaiah 61:1)

Live as Free People:

"Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God's slaves." (1 Peter 2:16)

I can sing Your Love forever.

 Here is a new song of everlasting praise and scriptures that declare the eternal nature of His love.

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Forever I Will Sing

When morning breaks and shadows flee,

When dawn awakens earth and sea,

My heart will rise on wings of praise—

I can sing Your love forever.

When noonday sun beats hot and strong,

And weary hours seem so long,

Still my soul will find its song—

I can sing Your love forever.

When evening falls and day is done,

When setting skies blaze gold and dun,

Until the final race is run—

I can sing Your love forever.

Not just today, not just tonight,

But through the everlasting light,

Beyond all time, in endless sight—

I can sing Your love forever.

For love that never will decay,

For love that never walks away,

For love that hears me when I pray—

I can sing Your love forever.

And when I reach that shining shore,

Where death and pain are no one's anymore,

I'll join the song forevermore—

I can sing Your love forever.

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Scripture for the Eternal Song

Sing to the Lord a New Song:

"Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day." (Psalm 96:1-2)

I Will Sing of Your Love Forever:

"I will sing of the Lord's great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations." (Psalm 89:1)

The Song of Moses and the Lamb:

"And they sang the song of God's servant Moses and of the Lamb: 'Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the nations.'" (Revelation 15:3)

Singing Throughout My Life:

"I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live." (Psalm 104:33)

A Heart That Sings:

"Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord." (Ephesians 5:19)

Joyful Noise:

"Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs." (Psalm 100:1-2)

The Redeemed Will Sing:

"The ransomed of the Lord will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away." (Isaiah 35:10)

Sing Praise to His Name:

"Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him!" (Psalm 147:1)

Forever and Ever:

"After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: 'Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!'" (Revelation 19:1)

Love That Never Fails:

"Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away." (1 Corinthians 13:8) — and so our song of love will remain.

God of mountain and sea

 Here is a poem of awe and a collection of scriptures celebrating the God who reigns over the highest peaks and the deepest seas.

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The God of Every Realm

You are the God of the mountain high,

Where eagles soar and clouds drift by.

Where the air is thin and the view is wide,

And faith is tested, purified.

You are the God of the deep, dark sea,

Where creatures move mysteriously.

Where waves crash hard and currents roll,

Yet still You speak and make them whole.

The mountain speaks of Your majesty,

Unshaken, strong, for all to see.

A fortress high, a refuge sure,

Forever faithful, ever pure.

The sea declares Your boundless power,

Through every storm and raging hour.

It knows its limits, knows its place,

Before the whisper of Your grace.

God of the peak and the ocean floor,

Of every vista, every shore—

I lift my eyes, I bow my knee,

The God of mountain and sea holds me.

When I am high upon the mountain,

Or drowning deep in sorrow's fountain,

You are there. You do not change.

Your love is vast, Your reach is strange.

So let the mountains shake and fall,

Let oceans roar and heed Your call.

My hope is built on nothing less

Than You, O God, in faithfulness.

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Scripture for the God of Mountain and Sea

The Creator of All:

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1)

The One Who Walks on Waves:

"Immediately he spoke to them and said, 'Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid.' Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down." (Mark 6:50-51)

The God of the Mountains:

"I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." (Psalm 121:1-2)

The One Who Stills the Seas:

"He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed." (Psalm 107:29)

The God of Every Place:

"Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there." (Psalm 139:7-8)

The One Who Sets Boundaries:

"This far you may come and no farther; here is where your proud waves halt." (Job 38:11)

The Everlasting God:

"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom." (Isaiah 40:28)

The God Who Speaks to Creation:

"He asked, 'Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. Where were you when I laid the earth's foundation? Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Who stretched a measuring line across it?'" (Job 38:2-5)

The King Over the Flood:

"The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord is enthroned as King forever." (Psalm 29:10)

The One Who Formed the Mountains:

"He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind, and who reveals his thoughts to mankind, who turns dawn to darkness, and treads on the heights of the earth—the Lord God Almighty is his name." (Amos 4:13)

The God Who Carries You:

"Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." (Isaiah 46:4)