Hear my voice when I call, O LORD; be merciful to me and answer me. ... Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior. Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Romans 8:6 NIV
The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.
"I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols."
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be.
