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"I don't have the resources to get it done"
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2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
I shall receive all supplies necessary not because of my condition but according to my faith in my riches in Christ.
Matthew 6:33 "
The kingdom is sought by faith. Because I have sought the kingdom I have all resources
John 15:7 "
Christ is my all-sufficient resource.
Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
God will give me supplies because I am a partaker in the covenant of faith that is founded/works on the honour of God's Great name.
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
Because I know Christ by faith I cannot lack anything.
"I am scared of failing"
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Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
The peace of God is the perfection of God. True success is in receiving the peace of God through faith. I have God's peace.
1John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear: because fear has to do with punishment. He that fears is not made perfect in love.
The love of God is the absolute unfailing substance of success. I have this love by faith. Because I have allowed it to perfectly fill my heart I am perfect in all things. Because it has not failed to fill my heart I can never fail in anything. True failure is failure to receive the love of God by faith.
Isaiah 41:13 "
I have no reason to fear because God is on my side.
Jeremiah 1:19 "
God is for me and is in control of all the factors of failure and success.
Isaiah 54:15 "
Any purpose against me that is not of God shall surely fail.
Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
All things work for my success because I have casted all things to God.
Deuteronomy 31:8 "And the LORD, he it is that does go before you; he will be with you, he will not fail you, neither forsake you: fear not, neither be dismayed."
It is not just about my failing but about God failing when I deliver all things to Him. God will certainly not fail. This means I cannot also fail.
1John 5:4 "For whoever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith."
It is not about me failing but about my faith failing. Because I am born of God my faith cannot fail and because my faith does not fail I cannot fail.
1Corinthians 13:8 "Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away."
The love of God in my heart is enough to immune me from all failures and the fear of failure.
Psalm 138:8 "The LORD will perfect that which concerns me: your mercy, O LORD, endures forever: forsake not the works of your own hands."
Philippians 1:6 "Being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:"
Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
John 19:30 "When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said,
Christ has gained success for me and through my faith I walk in this success.
Revelation 12:11 "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto death."
My victory is sure if my faith in the blood of Jesus My testimony of His Lordship and my surrender to Him is sure.
"I cannot make it"
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Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
The peace of God is the perfection of God. True success is in receiving the peace of God by faith. I have God's peace.
1John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear: because fear has to do with punishment. He that fears is not made perfect in love.
The love of God is the absolute unfailing substance of success. I have this love by faith. Because I have allowed it to perfectly fill my heart, I am complete in all things. Because it has not failed to fill my heart I can never fail in anything. True failure is failure to receive the love of God by faith.
Isaiah 41:13 "
I have no reason to be afraid because God is on my side.
Jeremiah 1:19 "
God is for me and is also in control of all the factors of failure and success.
Isaiah 54:15 "
Every purpose against me that is not of God shall surely fail.
Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Everything work for my success because I have casted all things to God.
Deuteronomy 31:8 "And the LORD, he it is that does go before you; he will be with you, he will not fail you, neither forsake you: fear not, neither be dismayed."
It is not about my failing but about God failing when I deliver all things to Him. God will certainly not fail. This means I cannot also fail.
1John 5:4 "For whoever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith."
It is not just about me failing but about my faith failing. Because I am born of God my faith cannot fail and because my faith does not fail I cannot fail.
1Corinthians 13:8 "Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away."
The love of God in my heart by faith is enough to immune me from all failures and the fear of failure.
Psalm 138:8 "The LORD will perfect that which concerns me: your mercy, O LORD, endures forever: forsake not the works of your own hands."
Philippians 1:6 "Being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:"
Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
John 19:30 "When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said,
Christ has gained success on my behalf and through my faith I walk in this success.
Revelation 12:11 "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto death."
My victory is sure when my faith in the blood of Jesus, My testimony of His Lordship and my surrender to Him is sure.
"I cannot control my mind and my thoughts"
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2Corinthians 10:4 "(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;)"
I have greater control over my mind than any other power through faith in God's power.
Galatians 5:1 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage."
My mind is already free and under my control. All I need to do is to maintain my mind in that liberty by faith.
2Corinthians 3:17 "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
It is not about my control but all about the Spirit's control over my mind through faith.
1John 4:13 "By this we know that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit."
Because I dwell in God my mind is shielded from any controlling force.
1Corinthians 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
God's influence over my mind is more powerful.
1Corinthians 2:16 "For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ."
The mind of Christ is the most powerful mind. I have the mind of Christ.
2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
I have a sound mind full of power faith and under the influence of God's love.
Proverbs 23:7 "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, says he to you; but his heart is not with you."
I think godly thoughts; my mind is under the control of godly thoughts because I am God's son.
"I have made too many mistakes in this, forget it"
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2Corinthians 12:9 "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
Mistakes are indication that you already have the victory in God. Because you have not recognised it you are fighting with yourself. God's grace is the victory.
2Corinthians 13:4 "For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you."
Romans 5:5 And hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who is given unto us.
The love of God overwhelms all my mistakes.
Proverbs 24:16 "For a just man falls seven times, and rises up again: but the wicked shall fall by calamity."
The nature of the righteous is a 'never giving' up nature.
Philippians 3:9 "And be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:"
It is not about my works but the works of God through my faith.
Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
There are no mistakes in God's plan for my life. I key myself into this plan by my love for Him through faith in His love for me.
2Timothy 1:9 "Who has saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,"
God foresaw all my mistakes ahead of time and provided perfect solutions and adjustments needed for perfect results. I key myself into this grace by faith in Christ.
Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
Making it is not rooted in the number of mistakes you don't make but the mercy God shows to you by your faith in Him.
1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
God's wisdom is revealed in His ability to turn mistakes around for good.
Hebrews 10:17
My mistakes do not have to determine what I can achieve in God.
"I don't think I can ever forgive him for doing this to me"
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Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Christ is the strength in me to forgive.
John 15:5 "
It's not about me forgiving but it's all about Christ and my connectivity to Him that empowers me to forgive.
Colossians 3:13 "Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you."
I have received the greatest forgiveness; this means I can give the greatest forgiveness.
1Corinthians 6:17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.
All that is in Christ-His forgiving spirit is deeply rooted in I.
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
All my unforgiving tendencies have been crucified and all my forgiving tendencies in Christ have been activated by faith.
Romans 5:5 And hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who is given unto us.
All unforgiveness in My heart has been replaced with the love of God.
2Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Ezekiel 36:26 "
My unforgiving heart and spirit has been replaced with God's forgiving heart and spirit.
"I am not qualified to serve God or preach the gospel"
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2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
My ability to absolutely depend on God is my qualification to preach the gospel.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Colossians 1:29 "For which I also labor, striving according to his working, who works in me mightily."
I labour according to my faith in God's power and not my own power.
1Corinthians 15:10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
The grace to do anything is with me.
Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
God will work in me according to how willing I am to do His pleasure.
Hebrews 13:20 "Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,"
I am qualified only through faith in Christ. Through faith in Christ God will work all things in me.
2Thessalonians 2:16 "Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, who has loved us, and has given us everlasting encouragement and good hope through grace,"
Proeaching the gospel is all about God's ability in me activated by faith.
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
John 3:34 For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God: for God gives not the Spirit by measure unto him.
God has sent and filled every Christian with power and words to speak to witness to unbelievers about Christ.
Psalm 81:10 "
The God who saved me from the world (Egypt) will fill my mouth with the right words to speak to the people of the world to be saved.
Acts 1:8 "
Mark 16:17
Matthew 28:19 "
The great commission has been given to all believers.
Matthew 10:19 "
Luke 12:11 "
Luke 21:14 "
Jeremiah 1:7 "But the LORD said unto me,
Jeremiah 1:8 "
The most important things are not in me but all in God and I gain hold of all these through my faith in Him.
"I cannot keep my mind peaceful"
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Colossians 3:15 "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you are called in one body; and be thankful."
I already have peace in my mind and I must let that peace rule by faith.
Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."
God rules in me by faith and His rule is seen in peace of mind.
Luke 17:21 "
God's kingdom of peace dwells in my mind by faith.
Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
I exchange every trouble in my mind for the peace of God by faith and I thank God for His peace.
John 14:27 "
The power to keep my mind in peace is in me by faith.
Hebrews 4:3 "For we who have believed do enter into rest, as he said,
I enter into the world of peace by faith.
2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
"If God wants me to change He will change me"
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2Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Romans 8:10 "And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness."
Romans 8:12 "Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh."
Galatians 5:1 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage."
Hebrews 9:26 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the age has he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.
Titus 2:11 "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,"
1Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:"
Philippians 2:12 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."
God has already changed me in the inside so that by faith I should work out this change to the outside.
"The Christian life is too difficult to live"
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Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
The Christian life can only be difficult when I rely on myself because it is all about Christ.
Matthew 11:29 "
The Christian life exchanges every difficult burden on me for the lighter burden of faith and trust in God.
2Corinthians 3:17 "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
I have received the Spirit of freedom from burdens of life by making Christ Lord over my life.
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."
The Christian life puts no hard demands on me but allows me to successfully demand all things by faith. The real demand is the demand of faith.
Philippians 1:6 "Being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:"
The Christian life is lived with God's own ability.
Philippians 1:12 "But I wish you to understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have served rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;"
Every seeming bad thing that happens to a Christian makes His life exceedingly much easier in the end.
"Even if I change, it won't last"
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2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
Whatever thing that is accomplished by the spirit of power lasts the longest.
Jeremiah 29:11 "
God has programmed every stage of my life to end in immovable peace and glory.
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
My everlasting change is in my everlasting faith.
Jude 1:24 "Now unto him who is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,"
God will keep me from falling back if I keep my faith in God's ability in keeping me from falling back.
Romans 16:25 "Now to him who is able to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,"
The truth of God's ability to keep me from falling is sure and existed even before the universe.
John 8:36 "
The change that comes from Jesus lasts forever.
Hebrews 3:14 "For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end;"
A lasting change depends on a lasting confidence in Christ.
"Not everyone can have great success"
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Psalm 1:1 "Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful."
Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night.
Everyone can delight in the law of God. Therefore anyone can have great success.
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
Great success is a factor of the greatness of one's faith. Everyone can believe.
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
Anyone can be great because anyone can know God for God is known through faith in Christ.
Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"
Everyone who has the Son by faith has sure evidence that he/she can have great success.
Hebrews 11:39 "And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:"
My great success is determined by the great success of my faith
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Great success is not by great might but by the greatness of God's Spirit working for me by faith.
Acts 10:34 "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:"
God is not a respecter of my person but a respecter of my faith in Him.
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Great success is not in my sufficiency but my belief in that God is my all-sufficiency.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Christ is my great success.
Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
Anyone can be great depending on how they treat/value the grace and mercy of God
"I can't change"
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Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
My change is at the mercy of my faith.
2Corinthians 3:18 "But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord."
To the degree my focus and faith on God's Spirit is unchanging to the same degree I will change.
2Corinthians 3:17 "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
There are infinite possibilities of change because the Spirit of change lives in and works in me by faith.
2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
God's Spirit in me has enough love and power to transform my form into God's own form as I allow Him to keep my mind sound by faith.
2Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
To the extent my life is in Christ by faith; to that same extent I will experience change.
Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Change is not self-produced but God-produced through faith.
1Corinthians 4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power."
The rule of God in my life through faith always brings great changes.
2Corinthians 4:16 "For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day."
The life of faith is an ever changing forward moving life where the bad things perish and the good things are ever renewed; changes in both directions.
Proverbs 23:7 "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, says he to you; but his heart is not with you."
Change is at the mercy of my thought and not at my being tough.
Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day."
Colossians 3:10 "And have put on the new man, that is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:"
My life is programmed in God unto progressive positive change through the progressive knowledge or faith in Christ.
"Will I ever get ahead"
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Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day."
My life is a life of faith and every life of faith is an ever moving life of glory.
2Corinthians 4:16 "For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day."
The life of faith always keeps me ahead and my limitations behind.
1Thessalonians 3:12 "And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:"
Love is the evidence of the life of God. As I increase in my love through faith I move ahead in my experience of the life of God.
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
Acts 20:32 "And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them who are sanctified."
The word of grace is the word of faith. As I grow in faith I move ahead in the experience of grace.
Psalm 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
2Corinthians 3:18 "But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord."
The Spirit of God moves me ahead all the time by faith.
"May be my faith is not strong enough, that is why I still do not see any change"
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2Corinthians 4:18 "While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."
To the degree I look at the 'seen' to same degree I will feel inadequate in my faith.
2Corinthians 4:13 "We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;"
Faith is the spirit in all children of God and the spirit of faith is the fullness of faith. I have the fullness of faith because I have spirit of faith.
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Every child of God is able to live by faith through God.
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
The faith that lived in Christ and not just my own faith also lives in me.
Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursues: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
I have been made righteous and boldness is an expression of faith.
1Corinthians 12:9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
The source of faith lives inside me because the Spirit of faith lives in me
Romans 10:17 "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
The word of God produces the faith of God. I have sufficient faith because I am born of the word.
Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"
Heavenly faith is the highest kind of faith. Faith is one of the spiritual blessings I have been blessed with. This faith is a heavenly one.
Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,"
The existence and work of God's faith in me is not rooted in the power of my mind but in the power of God.
Genesis 1:27 "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them."
Because I have the image of the creator of all things I can create all things.
Psalm 82:6 "
I have the seed and power to express God.
Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Faith is a good thing and walking in love is walking uprightly I can access faith by walking in love.
1Corinthians 10:13 "There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it."
God will ensure that I have enough faith to get whatever is needful for me.
"My faith is not strong enough for this"
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2Corinthians 4:18 "While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."
To the degree I look at the 'seen', to that same degree I will feel inadequate in my faith.
2Corinthians 4:13 "We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;"
Faith is the spirit in every child of God and the spirit of faith is the fullness of faith. I have the fullness of faith because I have spirit of faith.
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
All children of God are able to live by faith through God.
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
The faith that lived in Christ, not just my own faith, also lives in me.
Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursues: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
I have been made righteous and boldness is one expression of faith.
1Corinthians 12:9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
The source of faith lives in me because the Spirit of faith lives in me
Romans 10:17 "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
The word of God produces the faith of God. I have enough faith because I am born of the word.
Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"
Heavenly faith is the highest kind of faith. Faith is one of the spiritual blessings I have been blessed with and This faith is a heavenly one.
Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,"
The existence and work of the faith of God in me is not rooted in the power of my mind but in the power of God.
Genesis 1:27 "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them."
Because I have the image of the creator of all things I have the capacity to create all things.
Psalm 82:6 "
I have the seed and capacity to express God.
Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Faith is a good thing and walking in love is walking uprightly, I can access faith by walking in love.
1Corinthians 10:13 "There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it."
God will ensure that I have enough faith to get whatever is I need.
"I can't win all battles"
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Romans 8:37 "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us."
1John 5:4 "For whoever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith."
I have already won all battles because I am born of God by faith. I have won because of who I am.
1John 4:4 "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world."
It is not about whether I 'lose' or 'fail' in a thing because Christ is the reality of my victory.
John 16:33 "
My life is simply the display of the victory of Christ.
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
I have the same life that won all battles.
Revelation 12:11 "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto death."
Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day."
My life is programmed to be always victorious.
1Corinthians 15:57 "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Joshua 1:5 "
2Corinthians 2:14 "Now thanks be unto God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ, and makes manifest the fragrance of his knowledge by us in every place."
Romans 5:17 "For if by one man's offense death reigned by one; much more they who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)"
All battles are winnable in Christ.
"People are prosperous by chance"
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Joshua 1:8 "
Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night.
Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
Isaiah 48:15 "
Job 8:6 "If you were pure and upright; surely now he would awake for you, and make the habitation of your righteousness prosperous."
Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Genesis 39:2 "And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian."
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"
Hebrews 11:39 "And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:"
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Acts 10:34 "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:"
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
1Corinthians 15:10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
"Not everyone can make great achievements"
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Joshua 1:8 "
Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night.
Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
Isaiah 48:15 "
Job 8:6 "If you were pure and upright; surely now he would awake for you, and make the habitation of your righteousness prosperous."
Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Genesis 39:2 "And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian."
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"
Hebrews 11:39 "And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:"
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Acts 10:34 "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:"
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
1Corinthians 15:10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
"This is not the right time to preach the gospel or do the work of God"
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2Timothy 4:2 "Preach the word; be diligent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine."
John 4:34 "Jesus said unto them,
Luke 14:5 "And answered them, saying,
Matthew 12:8
John 5:17 "But Jesus answered them,
John 5:19 "Then answered Jesus and said unto them,
Luke 22:26 "
Acts 20:24 "But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God."
Isaiah 55:8 "
Proverbs 16:25 "There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
Isaiah 40:30 "Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:"
"I can't manifest God's power bcos I don't do the tins which will bring His power"
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Acts 6:8 "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people."
Our walk in God's power is at the mercy of our faith and not our works
"last time when I prayed, nothing happened, why should I believe in prayer"
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2Corinthians 13:14 "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen."
Proayer is not meant for gains but for love and fellowship to God which produces gains
James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."
Something great always happens when a righteous man prays righteously
"This problem is too big for me to handle"
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Daniel 11:32 "And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flattery: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and take action."
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Psalm 35:10 "All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto you, who delivers the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that plunders him?"
Deuteronomy 2:36 "From Aroer, which is by the bank of the river of Arnon, and from the city that is by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all unto us:"
1Corinthians 10:13 "There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it."
Genesis 18:14 "
Jeremiah 32:17 "Ah Lord GOD! behold, you have made the heaven and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm, and there is nothing too hard for you:"
Genesis 1:26 "And God said,
"I am a bad person, I don't think I deserve to have such a privilege"
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2Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Through my faith In Christ Jesus everything about my life of sin is replaced with everything about Christ's life of righteousness with all His privileges in heaven and on earth
2Corinthians 8:9 "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be rich."
2Corinthians 5:21 "For he has made him, who knew no sin, to be sin for us; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."
Christ who deserves every good privilege and nothing evil became every evil thing so that I will be made deserving of all good privileges
1Timothy 1:15 "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief."
Paul who called himself the greatest of all sinners received the greatest of all privileges (even an apostle of Jesus Christ)
Luke 22:34 "And he said,
Peter received one of the greatest privileges of the kingdom though he committed one of the greatest sins against the kingdom
"I have done everything and nothing changes, may be my problem is a special one"
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Romans 10:12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
It is not about the problem being special but about looking up to the special solution you have in God to any problem for no problem is special and immune to the power of God given to all who believe
1Corinthians 10:13 "There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it."
No problem is special and no problem does not have a solution in God
"I can't do anything about this issue"
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Philippians 4:7 ,7 "And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.",8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
There is no situation we should be helpless because In everything we can pray and thank God in order to invoke God's peace which answers to any problem\Php.4:7-8 There is no situation we should be helpless because in everything we still have the most powerful force with us even the force offaith-based prayer and thanksgiving
"I can't do very well because I did not get a good start"
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Ecclesiastes 9:11 "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happens to them all."
It is not about starting strongly but about taking the opportunities God presents to us
2Corinthians 12:9 "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
Our weaknesses should lead us to faith in God's grace because our weaknesses makes it easier for us to depend on God than on ourselves. When we depend on ourselves we draw limited power(Isa 40:30) but when we depend on God we draw unlimited power to achieve anything. Our weaknesses therefore affords us the opportunity of accessing unlimited power for success through God's grace
"I did not start well, I should as well forget about putting so much into it"
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Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
Success is not rooted in starting well but in our faith in the mercies of God. The mercies of God should be our motivation to work towards success.
"I quit because I don't have what it takes to compete in this business"
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2Corinthians 10:12 ,12 "For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.",13 "But we will not boast of things beyond our measure, but according to the measure of the field which God has distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you."
Wisdom to make it in any venture does not come by comparing myself to others but comes by comparing myself to what God's unique standards for me
Matthew 25:15 "
God will judge me not just based on what I achieve in comparison to others but based on what I achieve in comparison to the ability He placed in me
"I can't accept this position because I don't feel qualified"
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2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
"I can't control my mind, no matter how hard I try"
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Colossians 3:15 "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you are called in one body; and be thankful."
John 14:27 "
Philippians 4:7 "And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Peace of mind is the result of trusting in Jesus who is the prince and source of all peace which peace is not produced through mental strength for it surpasses understanding but produced through faith in HIm
Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."
1Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Peace is the right of everyone under the rule of the kingdom of God through God's Spirit in us because the joy of God who is a God of peace is our peace
Psalm 85:8 "I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly."
The word of God is the conduit of the peace of God. Access to God's word concerning an issue is access to God's peace concerning the issue. Because it is the peace of God that settles all Matters it is folly to ignore God's word
"I will put more effort into this when I get the needed support and encouragement"
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Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
"'What if I believe and nothing happens'"
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Mark 11:23 ,23 "
The chances of a thing happening should not determine your faith because the magnitude and purity of your faith is what determines what happens
James 2:26 "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."
Galatians 5:6 "For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision avails anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith which works by love."
Faith in the love of God can never fail to produce results. The love of God is what makes faith a fail-proof force
Faith in God's love can never fail to produce results. The love of God is what makes faith a fail-proof force
James 1:6 ,6 "But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.",7 For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord.,8 A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.
"I can't control the way I feel no matter how hard I try"
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Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
my feelings depends on what I continually set my mind on. I habe full conttrol over my feelings because I have full control over what I set my mind on. Because I set my mind on God's word I have nothing but godly feelings
Philippians 4:6 ,6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.,7 "And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
The control over the soul depends on the ability to cast all cares through prayer upon the of God peace(2Th 5:23) because prayer is the platform we receive grace (Zec 12:10) for the peace of our souls. Everyone can pray because prayer is not the expression of our abilities but the expression of our dependance on God's abilities. I have full control over my feelings because I have the power of prayer
3John 1:2 "Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers."
It is possible and indeed the wish of God that we will have control over feelings because the prosperity of the soul is seen in the control we have over our feelings.
The control over our emotions is the prosperity of the soul and this depends on the prosperity of our spiritual life.
2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
All the resources has been made available in the Spirit of God for our complete control over the way we feel
Romans 3:27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.
Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
When I set my mind on Christ and His ability in me I set my eyes on the Spirit and when I set my eyes on the Spirit I allow life and peace to flow into my emotional life.
Ecclesiastes 8:5 Whosoever keeps the commandment shall experience no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.
"How am I going to get all the resources to get this done"
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Luke 10:4 "
Isaiah 55:8 ,8 "
When the work is of God the resources come from God and when the resources come from God they come through His ways which are higher than our ways
Galatians 3:3 "Are you so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are you now made perfect by the flesh?"
If what we are doing is of God It is foolishness to worry about resourcing a heavenly work with earthly ways for every work which is of heavenly origin runs on heaven's resources and every work that is of God must be run by God
Ecclesiastes 2:26 "For God gives to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he gives the work of gathering and heaping up, only that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and grasping of the wind."
Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children: but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
If what I do is a righteous work then I am assured of resources because resources naturally flow in the end to the righteous because of the righteous work they commit themselves to
"It is good but I don't think it is worth the effort in getting it"
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Isaiah 55:8 ,8 "
1John 2:27 "But the anointing which you have received of him abides in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall abide in him."
The worth of a thing and the way to do it is not defined by my thoughts but defined by God's thoughts which is freely accessible though the Spirit of God who is in every child of God
John 4:34 "Jesus said unto them,
The love we have for doing a work is more important than the gains we perceive we will get from it because things that we do for the sake of our love for them are things that impart strength and life to our lives
Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put to forced labor.
In all we do we need to be motivated by the love for work and not the love for rest because with diligence comes worthy rewards
Hebrews 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Every kind of work God has entrusted to us is what God uses to make us more perfect in walking in His will
Proverbs 12:27 The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting: but the possessions of a diligent man are precious.
"All my efforts did not amount to anything"
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Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
Romans 4:16 "Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the descendants; not to those only who are of the law, but to those also who are of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,"
What is done in faith is might not accomplish anything in itself but always draws the power or grace of God which is able to do anything.
"If I can't get it done soon enough, I should as well not do it at at all"
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Acts 1:7 "And he said unto them,
Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,"
Whether sometime is completely done soon enough or not is not mine to determine but it takes God to determine when I work according to the power of God working in me
"It will be too difficult to change this behaviour/attitude of mine"
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Psalm 119:11 "Your word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against you."
Change of behavior or attitude depends on how precious the word of God is to me
Matthew 11:28 "
How often we come to Jesus in prayer determines how easy or difficult it is to experience change
Matthew 11:29 ,29 "
It is the yoke of humility before and dependance on God is what lightens every other yoke on our lives
"I must be given the best because I am most qualified for it"
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Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
Philippians 3:8 ,8 "Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but rubbish, that I may win Christ,",9 "And be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:"
Jeremiah 9:23 ,23 "Thus says the LORD,
1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."
Luke 1:53 He has filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he has sent empty away.
1Corinthians 1:29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.
"I can't do this because I do not have the qualifications"
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Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
Philippians 3:8 ,8 "Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but rubbish, that I may win Christ,",9 "And be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:"
Jeremiah 9:23 ,23 "Thus says the LORD,
1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."
Luke 1:53 He has filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he has sent empty away.
1Corinthians 1:29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.
1Corinthians 15:9 "For I am the least of the apostles, who am not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God."
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
"If I don't do it myself, It will never be done well"
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1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.
Exodus 18:19 ,19 "Hearken now unto my voice, I will give you counsel, and God shall be with you: Represent the people before God, that you may bring the causes unto God:",20 "And you shall teach them ordinances and laws, and shall show them the way in which they must walk, and the work that they must do.",21 "Moreover you shall provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:"
Numbers 11:17 "
"I must do this because this person is doing it"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
Matthew 25:15 "
What we do must be according to the ability God has put and activated in us and not according to what other people are doing
1Peter 4:11 "If any man speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man ministers, let him do it as of the ability which God gives: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion forever and ever. Amen."
Romans 12:3 "For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith."
Romans 12:6 "Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;"
"From the way I see it this thing should take a long time to be fulfilled"
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2Peter 3:8 "But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day."
Habakkuk 2:3 "
Matthew 21:19 "And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it,
Isaiah 57:15 "For thus says the high and lofty One that inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy;
Time is not a limitation with God therefore time is not a limitation with those who live and walk with God;even the humble and contrite ones
Mark 11:23 "
Ephesians 5:16 "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil."
God is able to make grace available for the redemption or domination of time
Jeremiah 1:12 "Then said the LORD unto me,
Isaiah 55:8 ,8 "
Mark 10:27 "And Jesus looking upon them said,
"I can't do this because I am not a born leader"
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John 3:5 ,5 "Jesus answered,
I can do all things because I have been reborn with and by the Spirit of power and leadership
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Philippians 2:13 ,13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.,14 Do all things without murmuring and disputing:
God will demand from you through circumstances only what He puts in you.What is demanded is therefore prove of what is in you
Proverbs 8:12 "I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge and discretion."
Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day."
Genesis 1:26 "And God said,
Everyone is a born a leader because everyone is created in the image and likeness of the greatest leader
"It is impossible to understand God and His ways"
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1John 2:27 "But the anointing which you have received of him abides in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall abide in him."
Isaiah 1:18 "
The fact that I can reason with God means that I can understand the thoughts of God
1Corinthians 2:16 "For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ."
John 16:13 "
James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally, and reproaches not; and it shall be given him."
Ephesians 1:17 ,17 "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:",18 "The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what is the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,"
Ephesians 3:18 ,18 "May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;",19 "And to know the love of Christ, which passes knowledge, that you might be filled with all the fullness of God."
Ephesians 4:13 "Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:"
John 17:3 "
My new life in God has been design with the capacity and full purpose to know and express God
Job 32:8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty gives him understanding.
1Corinthians 2:10 "But God has revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searches all things, yea, the deep things of God."
"It is very difficult to understand God and His ways"
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2Corinthians 11:3 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his cunning, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ."
You will have to be simple minded to understand certain ways of the Lord
Luke 10:21 "In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said,
Hebrews 8:10 ,10 "
It is not difficult to understand the ways of God because it the right of every child of God
Hebrews 11:3 "Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear."
The ways of God are not difficult to understand because it takes faith to understand them
Psalm 25:9 The meek will he guide in justice: and the meek will he teach his way.
The ways of God are as difficult to understand as is difficult you you to me meek
"If I get more people to help me, I can do more"
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1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Psalm 121:2 "My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth."
Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD;
1Samuel 2:9 "He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail."
Proverbs 3:5 ,5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.,6 "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths."
Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Judges 7:2 "And the LORD said unto Gideon,
Psalm 44:3 "For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your countenance, because you had favor unto them."
"It will be too difficult to change this behaiour/attitude of mine"
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Psalm 119:11 "Your word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against you."
Change of behavior or attitude depends on how precious the word of God is to you
Matthew 11:28 "
How often we come to Jesus in fellowship determines how easy or difficult it is to experience change
Matthew 11:29 ,29 "
The yoke of humility before and dependance on God is what lightens every other yoke on our lives
"I can't do anything about this issue because deserve this bad thing"
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2Corinthians 5:21 "For he has made him, who knew no sin, to be sin for us; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."
Christ who is the only righteous one got the bad things He did not deserve by being made sin for us so that we will get the good things we don't deserve by being made the righteousness of God
"I can't expect anything good in this because, I did not pray/do much about it"
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Romans 10:12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
There is nothing good that we can do to merit the goodness of God because goodness exists in God alone Luke 18:19 Jas 1:17. It is the goodness of God that also qualifies all men to access all other aspects of God's goodness through absolute faith in God's goodness
Hebrews 4:16 "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
Proayer and works are not the foundations for our confidence before God but the foundation of effective prayer and works is absolute confidence in the goodness mercies and grace of God
"I have grown up with this, I can't change from it"
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2Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
In Christ Jesus I can be free from anything and have a brand new and glorious beginning
"It's not worth trying"
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2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
The worth of what you do is the faith with which you do it for what God supports and rewards is faith
Romans 14:23 "And he that doubts is condemned if he eats, because he eats not of faith: for whatever is not of faith is sin."
"He is not friendly, why should I be friendly"
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1John 4:20 ,20 "If a man says, I love God, and hates his brother, he is a liar: for he that loves not his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?",21 "And this commandment have we from him, That he who loves God love his brother also."
Being friendly to others is the expression of love and the expression of love is not dependent on the reaction of the receiver but dependent on our love for God. Being friendly should be based only on our love for God
Galatians 6:9 ,9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.",10 "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
Being friendly is doing good to another and the only condition required to do good is the presence of an opportunity. We become weary of doing this good when we base it on other conditions but when we do otherwise we can remain friendly to the end to reap its results in due season
Romans 5:8 "But God commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
Being friendly is an expression of true love and true love needs no motivation to express itself but its itself its motivation. We have been called to walk in love because our God is a God of love
Romans 13:8 "Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loves another has fulfilled the law."
Being friendly is an expression of love and it is the expression of love that delivers me from all debts. The more I love the more I rid myself of debt and the more I rid myself of debts the more richer my life becomes.
"If I can't start and finish all at once, I sh'd as well postpone it/not start"
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Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
In whatever we do we must not make decisions looking to ourselves but always look to Christ who alone is the start and the at the same time finisher of what we do. In Him therefore do we start and finish all at once
John 19:30 "When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said,
Everything has been finished for us in Christ. All we need then is to take steps and actions of faith to walk in or manifest the works that have been finished already for us
"I have lost a very important asset, what do I do"
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Matthew 6:19 ,19 "
"He is better than me because he did what I was unable to do"
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1Corinthians 15:10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
Our value is not dependent of our works but on the grace we access through faith in Christ for even our works depend on the grace working in us.
"Why should they be getting more results than what I am getting"
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Ephesians 4:7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
God will judge and reward us according to the measure He expects us to supply to His body and based on the measure of grace He has given us to work with
Ephesians 4:16 "From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
Exodus 20:17 "
Though we are not under the law but grace Christ came to fulfill the law. Our focus must be on Christ and pleasing Him not making others our standards because God requires different things from different people for His ways are not our ways.
"I can do this because this person has been able to do it"
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Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
Our standard should be Jesus not men. (Rom 12:3 Eph 4:7 1Co 12:11 1Co 3:10 Rom 15:15) God created and endowed everybody differently and will judge us according to what He gave us
1Corinthians 15:9 ,9 "For I am the least of the apostles, who am not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.",10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
My true abilities manifest through my confidence in God's grace in me and not confidence in my own abilities which have been perceived through someone else's ability
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
"I am nervous and afraid to make friends because I might make a fool of myself"
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Galatians 3:1 ,1 "O foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ has been openly set forth, crucified among you?",2 "This only would I learn of you, Received you the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?",3 "Are you so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are you now made perfect by the flesh?"
To start spiritual and end carnal is foolishness. Having a good intention of making friends is a spiritual start to a spiritual process but ending it by being nervous is foolishness because nervousness is a carnal end to the spiritual process.
Galatians 3:3 "Are you so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are you now made perfect by the flesh?"
Nervousness is carnal because it is the expression of our self-centredness or dependance on self rather than the expression of Christ-centredness or dependance on Christ.
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Connecting to people is connecting to Christ and must be done with that intention for every man is a unique expression of Christ Co 3:10. When we connect to men for Christ sake we become Christ centered and thus empowered but when we connect to men for men's sake we become self centered and therefore prone to nervousness.
1Corinthians 13:5 "Does not behave itself rudely, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, keeps no record of evil;"
Making friends is an expression of love and true love does not consider it's reputation but lays down or sacrifices reputation. My love is as strong as my willingness to be ssen as a fool for love's sake
1John 4:8 He that loves not knows not God; for God is love.
Joh 14:6 God who is Christ is love. Christ who is love is also the way the truth and the life. Love is therefore the true way of living successfully. When my motive of making friends is love driven I am sure to succeed in making friends without making a fool of myself because love is the true way of living successfully.
John 15:13 "
"Even my best efforts did not amount to anything, why bother to try again"
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Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
man's best efforts are his efforts of faith in God's grace and mercy. The effectiveness of his efforts is determined by the grace he receives by faith
Mark 12:30 "
what we do with our strength is worship(love offering) to God and worshiping God means more to God and to us than anything else. Until we do things with an attitude of worship it never amounts to anything. When we do things with the attitude of worship we then have the foundation to see success. Success is the by-product of our doing things as worship to God
"You will always end up being hurt and disappointed if you have high expectations"
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Romans 5:5 And hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who is given unto us.
Hope that is built on the foundation of the love of God can never be disappointed
"This thing is too simple to be so effective"
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2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Everything that is of Christ is simple and easy to follow so that it's effectiveness does not rest on man's strength or reason but on his faith in Christ alone.
2Corinthians 11:3 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his cunning, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ."
"If he fails again, he will not have any chance again"
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Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
The good you do for others by forgiving and forbearing them is what you do for yourself
Mark 12:31 "
"This thing worked for him, it should also work for me"
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Deuteronomy 29:29 "The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law."
There are general principles that are workable and powerful in everyone's life and therefore can be transferred to our lives to produce results. However there are some ideas that will not work for all people Ac 19:13-15 Matt 17:19 Ec 9:11. They only work when they are given and anointed to work by the Holy Spirit Zec 4:6 . Their effectiveness depends on the Spirit of God and the uniqueness of the individual working with them. Rom 8:16 1Co 12:11
Romans 14:23 "And he that doubts is condemned if he eats, because he eats not of faith: for whatever is not of faith is sin."
Proinciples don't work for us because they have worked for others before because Nothing really works until God really works in it through faith. However the fruits we see being borne from principles in the life of others can point us to faith in God who makes those principles work and this provides a foundation for us to see God's ability in our own lives. 1Co 10:11
"Only Jesus can do this and I am not Him"
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Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Believers are the vessels for expressing the fullness of Christ through faith. The expression of Christ is in us is only limited by our faith in Him
"It takes a famous and recognised person to achieve that, which I am not"
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Judges 6:15 "And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house."
God chose Gideon Saul and Paul who were all least and unpopular to do great and mighty things. He also chose Bethlemen; a least and unpopular town to do great and mighty things to prove to man that it is all about God's ability. Zec4:6
1Corinthians 15:9 ,9 "For I am the least of the apostles, who am not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.",10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
Micah 5:2 "
1Samuel 9:21 "And Saul answered and said, Am not I a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel? and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? why then speak you so to me?"
Philippians 3:3 "For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh."
My confidence and joy of success is in Christ and not in who I am and what I have in the natural
"I am not as talented, experienced and as popular as some people so I can't do it"
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2Corinthians 10:12 "For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise."
It not wise to compare yourself with anything or anyone other than who you are in Christ because you were created in His image Ge 1:26 Co 3:10. You compare exactly to Christ. You are nothing short of the image of Christ.
The wisdom to do anything is realised by refusing to compare yourself with another but holding and comparing and adjusting your mindset with the great things God's word says about you
Genesis 3:4 ,4 "And the serpent said unto the woman, You shall not surely die:",5 "For God does know that in the day you eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as gods, knowing good and evil."
Any suggestion from anything or anyone that we are not like God is from the devil and will give way to death if eaten or believed.i.e death to our dreams visions etc
"Even if things improve, I will still lack the best of how things could have been"
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Isaiah 54:10 "
All things notwithstanding God is able through the completeness of my faith to fulfill completely all His excellent plans and intentions for my life
Ecclesiastes 3:14 "I know that, whatsoever God does, it shall be forever: nothing can be added to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God does it, that men should fear before him."
Whatever God does is good to the extent that it's goodness cannot be improved because it is perfect But He works in men by grace through the faith of men.Rom 4:16. His work in men is not limited by circumstances but by the level of their faith
Matthew 19:17 "And he said unto him,
Philippians 1:6 ,6 "Being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:",7 "Even as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; since as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of my grace."
The best things do not have to be limited by the worst things but the best things that can happen is fully dependent on the full partaking of the grace of God through faith.
Isaiah 60:1 ,1 "
It is the glory of God that His glory in my life should not be affected by worst circumstances . His glory in my life can appear most glorious in worst circumstances
Philippians 3:13 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,"
No Matter what may seem to have happened God is able to turn all for our good and even make it better than it would originally have been. All we need is to shift our focus from the past and look unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.
"I am not making it because the oppositions are too much for me"
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Zechariah 4:6 ,6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Every mountain of opposition against what you do melts away when you do it in God's name and by His Spirit
"I am weak because I couldn't do this and that"
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Psalm 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
You can never be strong whiles you are focused on yourself because true strength is in God. You are strong to the level that you believe and focus on God as your strength
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
"They have made all the best contributions, I have nothing good to contribute"
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Ephesians 4:16 "From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
Every person(joint in the body) has a unique important role to play in the group attaining it's full stature. My existence is enough proof of my significance.I exist to fulfill a unique purpose. my uniqeness is evidence of my unique contribution. Eph 2:10
1Corinthians 12:22 "Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:"
Job 5:9 Who does great things and unsearchable; marvelous things without number:
Man is the vessel of the expression of the unendind and unsearchable greatness wisdom glory and riches of God. The expression of this glory knows no boundaries.
Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day."
The best contributions have the tendency to come at the latter end. The best contributions are normally ahead of the ones already made.
Haggai 2:9 "
John 2:10 "And said unto him, Every man at the beginning does set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but you have kept the good wine until now."
John 10:10 "
The life in Christ is full of unlimited potential
1Corinthians 2:9 ,9 "But as it is written, Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for them that love him.",10 "But God has revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searches all things, yea, the deep things of God."
As long as I love God there is always something new to be revealed and manifested through me
Luke 15:8 "
not only am I significant but my significance cannot be ignored
Matthew 5:14
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
As long as there is faith and faith in God's abilities in me there is always a great contribution to make
Mark 10:27 "And Jesus looking upon them said,
"When we get to heaven, then we can live the abundant life Jesus promises"
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Hebrews 6:4 "For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,"
It is possible to have heaven on earth in the life of anychild of God through the Holy Ghost and the enlightenment we receive from Him
John 10:10 "
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."
Abundant life is a now reality because Heaven is realised in the life if every believer through fellowship with the Holy Ghost.
2Corinthians 13:14 "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen."
"I have failed so many times in it, I don't think I can ever be good at it"
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2Corinthians 12:9 "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
failure is the expression of the weakness of our natural abilities so that we can see more clearly appreciate and appropriate the strength in the grace of God made available through faith for our success in anything
Proverbs 24:16 "For a just man falls seven times, and rises up again: but the wicked shall fall by calamity."
It is a righteous attitude to continue to rise at each fall untill you succeed
"Everything I touch fails"
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Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
failure is not an event but a direct result of the lack of patient faith in thecarrying out of any venture
Psalm 1:2 ,2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night.,3 "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper."
Meditation in the word is the key to unlocking success in everything
Joshua 1:8 "
Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
Prosperity in anything is a covenant agreement between God and His people which needs to be appropriated and enforced through faith
"If I get the resources, backing , help etc, I will do it"
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2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
The resource of grace received by faith is what I need to get anything done
Romans 5:2 "By whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God."
Mark 10:27 "And Jesus looking upon them said,
possibility is not founded on the availability of resources but founded on the presence of God
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
All possibilities abound through the force of faith
Matthew 25:23 "
resources are given in response to steps taken in faith and faithfulness but are not intended to motivate my steps to do anything
"Nobody agrees and supports my idea I dony't think it is of any value"
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1Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.
The greatest idea(the gospel of Christ) which solved the greatest problem(sin) was esteemed by men as foolishness so that no man's estimation of any idea should be considered until it agrees with God's estimation
"I can't have this or that, I don't deserve this because I am a bad person"
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John 14:14 "
God gives not because we deserve but because we ask in name of the one who deserves-Jesus
"I can't get it done because I don't know how so let me forget about it"
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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
Christ is all that I need to get all things done
James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally, and reproaches not; and it shall be given him."
Proayer in faith is what to do when you don't know what else to do because prayer is the masterkey to any problem
John 6:29 "Jesus answered and said unto them,
The greatest works are released through simple faith
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
John 1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
1John 2:27 "But the anointing which you have received of him abides in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall abide in him."
"We are too few in number to accomplish anything great"
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Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Psalm 44:3 "For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your countenance, because you had favor unto them."
1Samuel 2:9 "He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail."
Judges 7:2 "And the LORD said unto Gideon,
1Corinthians 12:10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another various kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
"He doesn't see how this will work, I should just forget it"
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Zechariah 4:10 "
Isaiah 55:8 ,8 "
God's perception is better than any man's perception. God's perception is in faith
1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
"I don't see how this will work, I should just forget it"
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Isaiah 55:8 ,8 "
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Ecclesiastes 11:5 "As you know not what is the way of the wind, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so you know not the works of God who makes all."
1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
James 1:6 ,6 "But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.",7 For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord.
Matthew 16:7 ,7 "And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread.",8 "Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them,
"He doesn't see anything good in this, I should just forget it"
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1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Isaiah 53:2 "For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he has no stately form nor splendor; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him."
valuable things often habeas less to be desired appearances
John 1:46 "And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip said unto him, Come and see."
Nazareth gave us the most valuable person in the world though it was the least to be desired place
John 7:52 "They answered and said unto him, Are you also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee arises no prophet."
"I have not prepared enough, I should as well not try"
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Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Ecclesiastes 9:11 "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happens to them all."
Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
Psalm 44:3 "For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your countenance, because you had favor unto them."
2Corinthians 12:10 "Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong."
"Even my juniors are ahead of me, I am no good"
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Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
2Corinthians 10:12 "For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise."
1Corinthians 12:26 "And whether one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honored, all the members rejoice with it."
Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;
Job 5:2 "For wrath kills the foolish man, and envy slays the simple one."
James 3:16 "For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work."
Romans 12:15 "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep."
"Last time I believed nothing happened, why should I believe again"
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Hebrews 11:39 "And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:"
faith might seem to fail in delivering expected results but can never fail to give us a good report before God which is far greater than what is expected.
Romans 10:17 "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
faith is not driven by results but by the word of God
2Thessalonians 1:3 "We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds;"
The failure of our faith to produce expected results is a call to grow in faith and not forsake the way of faith
Hebrews 10:35 ,35 "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward.",36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
Romans 12:3 "For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith."
The measure of results of faith is in the measure of faith
"Why should I continue, my input makes no difference"
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1Corinthians 12:22 "Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:"
Ephesians 4:16 "From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
2Thessalonians 3:10 "For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat."
My existence is prove that I can make a difference because I have been created to depend on food.
"I should get this because I have been here longer than everyone else"
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Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
Ecclesiastes 9:11 "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happens to them all."
Psalm 75:6 ,6 "For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.",7 "But God is the judge: he puts down one, and sets up another."
John 3:27 "John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven."
"Even if I do my best I can't catch up"
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Ecclesiastes 9:11 "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happens to them all."
2Corinthians 12:9 "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
Joel 2:25 "
1Corinthians 15:8 ,8 "And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one untimely born.",9 "For I am the least of the apostles, who am not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.",10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
"This thing is good, but the cost is too great for me to pay"
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2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
The real price to pay for anything is the price of faith in the riches and grace of God
"You need to do something extraordinary before God will work special miracles"
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John 6:28 "Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?"
It takes ordinary faith in the extraordinary God to work extraordinary miracles
"Only special people can work or expect special miracles"
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Daniel 11:32 "And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flattery: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and take action."
The least saint can expect and work great miracles because it takes the knowledge of God to get and work miracles which knowledge is the right of the least of the saints.
"Why do I struggle so much to believe/ have faith"
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Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Faith is the propelling force of the divine life.The divine life which is the life of Christ in us has in it enough faith to propel and fulfill it's plans and purposes
"Even the people I look up to don't believe anything good can amount from my life"
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2Corinthians 4:7 "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."
It is not at all about anything in me but all about God in me though my faith
1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
"I quit because I don't have what it takes to complete it"
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Revelation 1:8 "
Christ is the reality of the beginning and the end of a project
Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Mark 11:23 "
Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
"I don't think people will buy this idea"
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1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
1Corinthians 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
It is not about the idea but whether the idea is from the Spirit
"I did not start early I should as well forget about putting so much energy into it"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Joshua 1:8 "
Success is rooted in God's word
Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
2Peter 3:8 "But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day."
Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
"Nothing good comes easy"
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Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
Deuteronomy 6:10 "And it shall be, when the LORD your God shall have brought you into the land which he swore unto your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give you great and beautiful cities, which you built not,"
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
2Corinthians 8:9 "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be rich."
"I love this but I can't do it because it pays less"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
"There is so much to do,where do I start"
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Psalm 18:32 "It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect."
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
"I can't do this because I have not prayed enough"
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2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
"I can't help him because I am not strong enough"
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Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,"
"Why won't someone do anything about this thing"
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Galatians 6:10 "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
Matthew 23:11
Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmuring and disputing:
"I will do it if someone first takes the step"
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Galatians 6:10 "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
Matthew 23:11
Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmuring and disputing:
"May be this is not meant for me, that is why I keep failing"
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Hebrews 10:35 ,35 "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward.",36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
Habakkuk 2:3 "
Everything God-ordained for you also has a God-ordained time for manifestation
Luke 22:32 ,32 "
Failure is not enough to dismiss chances of excelling in a field
"If this thing happens again, I will never do that again"
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Hebrews 10:35 ,35 "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward.",36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
John 16:33 "
James 1:2 ,2 "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials;",3 "Knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience.",4 "But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing."
"I can't make a big impact because I don't have many people helping me"
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Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
Mark 11:23 "
Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,"
"These things are difficult to come by, even if I get this I will be satisfied"
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Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
Mark 11:23 ,23 "
Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
2Corinthians 1:20 "For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us."
"I will postpone this because I don't have what it takes to do it soon enough"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"
Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
"Even if I would succeed in this it will take too much effort"
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Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
Psalm 18:32 "It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect."
"Even if I will succeed in this, it will take a very long time, I don't have time"
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Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
Psalm 18:32 "It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect."
2Peter 3:8 "But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day."
Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"
"If I can't get the best results, I should as well not try at all"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.
Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
"Even if I preach, I will make no impact or go far"
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Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
1Corinthians 4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power."
Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
"If I try harder things will change"
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Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Psalm 18:32 "It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect."
Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD;
"I will serve God when I am perfect in this or that area of my life or perfect"
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Acts 15:9 "And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith."
Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
"I don't think God will save me from this problem because I caused it"
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Isaiah 55:7 "Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon."
2Chronicles 7:14 "
1John 4:10 "In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins."
"I can't accept this position because I can't handle the responsibility"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
1Corinthians 15:9 ,9 "For I am the least of the apostles, who am not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.",10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
Hebrews 11:34 "Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in war, turned to flight the armies of foreigners."
2Corinthians 12:9 "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
"I am not seeing much result in this, why should I continue"
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Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Hebrews 10:35 ,35 "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward.",36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
Hebrews 6:15 "And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise."
Job 8:7 "Though your beginning was small, yet your latter end should greatly increase."
Zechariah 4:10 "
"I did this thing again, I can never stop doing it"
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Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
Hebrews 10:35 ,35 "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward.",36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
Luke 8:15 "
"I am too young to serve God or be in ministry"
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Jeremiah 1:6 ,6 "Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.",7 "But the LORD said unto me,
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
2Corinthians 12:9 "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
"This person has nothing to contribute"
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1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
2Corinthians 12:9 "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
"Not every christian can walk in the miraculous"
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Mark 16:17
John 14:12 "
1Corinthians 4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power."
1Corinthians 12:1 "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant."
"I am not that learned to find the truth from God's word so I trust those learned"
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Luke 10:21 "In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said,
Hebrews 8:10 ,10 "
2Corinthians 11:3 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his cunning, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ."
Ephesians 1:17 ,17 "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:",18 "The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what is the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,"
James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally, and reproaches not; and it shall be given him."
John 17:3 "
"I am not that smart enough to contend with my peers and the challenges of this life"
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Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
"The more I try to stop, the more I end up doing it I will stop trying"
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Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
2Samuel 2:9 "And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel."
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Hebrews 10:35 ,35 "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward.",36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
"I fear becoming too rich because it will make me evil"
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Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Proverbs 10:22 "The blessing of the LORD, it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it."
"If I get help, I will do it"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
"No one will hear me if I preach the gospel to them"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
1Corinthians 4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power."
"My contribution is too small to make a differences"
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Ephesians 4:16 "From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
Colossians 2:19 "And not holding the Head, from whom all the body by joints and ligaments having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increases with the increase of God."
1Corinthians 12:22 "Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:"
"Something good or bad might happen but I am sure something bad will rather happen than good"
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Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day."
Jeremiah 29:11 "
Isaiah 54:10 "
"I can't do this, because I have never done it before"
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Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
"Maybe I will give up my resentment, bitterness someday, but, I can't right now"
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Matthew 5:24 "
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
"I don't have anyone to help me do this,I quit"
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Psalm 121:1 ,1 "A song of ascents. I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from which comes my help.",2 "My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth."
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
"How can I be of any use to God, there are far better people around"
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Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them."
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
"If I do this and that,God will hear me"
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John 16:23 "
"It will be too difficult to change this habit of mine"
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Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
2Corinthians 3:18 "But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord."
2Corinthians 3:17 "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
"This is too good a thing to be given without working for"
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Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
God blesses His children because of His covenant and not because of what they have done
Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."
"I don't have enough resources to do this"
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2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
"I don't have the patience for this"
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Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Galatians 5:22 ,22 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,",23 "Meekness, self-control: against such there is no law."
James 1:4 "But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing."
"This thing is good, but it will take a long time and I don't have time to wait"
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Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Galatians 5:22 ,22 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,",23 "Meekness, self-control: against such there is no law."
James 1:4 "But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing."
"I made a fool of myself, how am I going to make things right"
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Philippians 3:13 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,"
"How am I going to fix this error I made"
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Philippians 3:13 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,"
"I have to pray, fast or study the bible more before I can do this"
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2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
John 5:39
"I deserve this because I have suffered a lot in life"
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Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."
Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
"If I tell the truth, I will lose this privilege"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
1Corinthians 13:6 "Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;"
"If I had come from a good background I would do great things"
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John 7:52 "They answered and said unto him, Are you also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee arises no prophet."
Jesus did the greatest things though he had the worst background
"You must always be forceful to get any blessing of God"
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Deuteronomy 6:10 ,10 "And it shall be, when the LORD your God shall have brought you into the land which he swore unto your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give you great and beautiful cities, which you built not,",11 "And houses full of all good things, which you filled not, and wells dug, which you dug not, vineyards and olive trees, which you planted not; when you shall have eaten and be full;"
Ecclesiastes 2:6 "I made myself pools of water, with which to water the forest that brings forth trees:"
Matthew 5:5
"what if I fail again"
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Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Romans 8:37 "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us."
"I have failed already"
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Proverbs 23:7 "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, says he to you; but his heart is not with you."
Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
"I will do it when I get all I need"
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Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."
"I have tried to read the bible, but I can't understand it"
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1John 2:27 "But the anointing which you have received of him abides in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall abide in him."
Ephesians 1:17 ,17 "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:",18 "The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what is the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,"
1Corinthians 2:14 "But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."
"I am hoping to receive what God has promised to me"
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2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"
Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,"
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
"I must use it, because I have put a lot of effort into getting it"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
I have all things needed for every good work in God.