Hosea 6: 6

"For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offering." ~ (Hosea 6: 6)

We can make things so difficult when we step out of the simplicity of the gospel. Father, help us to know when to get out of Your way. Amen.

John 3: 16

"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." ~ (John 3: 16)

....Just that simple. Amen. 

1 Timothy 6: 8

"But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these." ~ (1 Timothy 6: 8)

"I'm just a regular person who believes life is simple and I like a simple life." ~ Manny Pacquico 

Exodus 18: 26 SIMPLE

"They served as judges for the people at all times. The difficult cases they brought before to Moses, but the simple ones they decided themselves." ~ (Exodus 18: 26)

SIMPLE - easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty.

Psalm 116: 6

"The Lord preserves the simple; when I was brought low, He saved me." ~ (Psalm 116: 6)

Lord, forgive us for making things so complex  which You have made simple. Amen. 

Ecclesiastes 12: 13

"When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is: fear God and keep His commands, because this is for all humanity." ~ (Ecclesiastes 12: 13)

May our search for meaning in this life lead us to and go no further than to live for You in all we do Lord. Amen.

Philippians 1: 21

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

Amen. 

Genesis 1: 28

"God blessed them and said, 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it." ~ (Genesis 1: 28)

"Atheism turns out to be too simple. If the whole universe has no meaning, we should never have found out that it has no meaning." ~ C.S. Lewis

Ecclesiastes 12: 13

"Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man."

~ (Ecclesiastes 12: 13)

God bless you family. Amen.

Psalm 119: 33 MEANING

"Teach me, Lord, the meaning of Your statutes, and I will always keep them." ~ (Psalm 119: 33)

MEANING - significant quality; especially an implication of a hidden or special significance.

Romans 14: 23

"Everything that does not come from faith is sin." ~ (Romans 14: 23)

Thank You Jesus for giving meaning to our existence. Amen.

Joshua 1: 16

"They answered Joshua, 'Everything you have commanded us we will do, and everywhere you send us we will go." ~ (Joshua 1: 16)

In this day and age where everyone seems to put self first, let us rise above and put church, family, country, and God first and not waver in our loyalty to each. Amen. 

Matthew 26: 35

"Peter said to Him, 'Even if I must die with You, I will not deny you!' And all the disciples said the same." ~ (Matthew 26: 35)

All hail King Jesus! Amen.

1 Samuel 24: 6

"Far be it from me because of the Lord that I should do this thing to my lord, the Lord's anointed, to stretch out my hand against him, since he is the Lord's anointed." ~ (1 Samuel 24: 6)

"Where the battle rages, there the loyalty of the soldier is proved." ~ Martin Luther

Ruth 1: 16

"For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people and your God will be my God." ~ (Ruth 1: 16)

The Lord bless you family. Amen.

Psalm 31: 23 LOYALTY

"Love the Lord, all His faithful ones. The Lord protects the loyal, but fully repays the arrogant." ~ (Psalm 31: 23)

LOYALTY - the quality or state of being true and constant in support of someone or something.

2 Samuel 15: 21

"As the Lord lives, and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king shall be, whether for death or for life, there also will your servant be." ~ (2 Samuel 15: 21)

May we be loyal to those our Lord would have us be loyal to and ultimately and always to Him. Amen.

John 9: 26

"Then they asked him, "What did He do to you? How did He open your eyes?" ~ (John 9: 26)

May this be a question we all have an answer readily available for. Amen.

Psalm 119: 131

"I will open my mouth and pant because I long for Your commands." ~ (Psalm 119: 131)

God bless you family. Amen. 

Isaiah 42: 20

"Though seeing many things, you do not obey. Though has ears are open, he does not listen." ~ (Isaiah 42: 20)

"When God is involved, anything can happen. Be open. Stay that way. God has a beautiful way of bringing good vibrations out of broken chords." ~ Chuck Swindoll

2 Corinthians 5: 11

"Therefore, because we know the fear of the Lord, we seek to persuade people. We are completely open before God, and I hope we are completely open to your consciences as well." ~ (2 Corinthians 5: 11)

Amen.

Matthew 20: 33 OPEN

"Lord,' they said to Him, 'Open our eyes!" ~ (Matthew 20: 33)

OPEN - 1. having no enclosing or barrier. 2. being in a position to permit passage or entry.

Psalm 119: 8

"Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things from Your law." ~ (Psalm 119: 8)

As we celebrate another Opening Day in baseball, may our eyes, ears, minds, and hearts be open to what our Lord has in store for us this "season." Amen.

Psalm 139: 24

"See if there is any offense in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." ~ (Psalm 139: 24)

May we not tolerate sin. Lord, make us ready for revival as individuals, as a nation, and as a church, in Jesus' Name. Amen.