Rx #304

But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind 

and straining toward what is ahead, I press on.

~ Philippians 3:13-14

Onward and upward!

 

Rx #303

Many are the plans in the mind of a man, 

but it is the purpose of the LORD that will be established.

~ Proverbs 19:21

Thank heaven!

 

Rx #302

Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior.   

~ Habakkuk 3:17-18

Because there is more to life than stuff . . . 

 

Rx #301

I will restore to you the years which the swarming locust has eaten.

~ Joel 2:25

With God, there's always hope!

 

Rx #300

Like a city whose walls are broken down 

is a man who lacks self-control.

~ Proverbs 25:28

The fruit of the Spirit is

 love, joy, peace, 

patience, gentleness, goodness, 

meekness, faith, and self-control. 

(Galatians 5:22,23)

 

Rx #299

The integrity of the upright will guide them.

~ Proverbs 11:3

Integrity - Is it part of your character?

 

Rx #298

In the day of trouble I will call to You, for You will answer me.

~ Psalm 86:7

And that's a promise you can count on!

 

Rx #297

The eternal God is your dwelling place, 

and underneath are the everlasting arms.

~ Deuteronomy 33:27

 ♫
What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
What a blessedness, what a peace is mine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
 ♫
O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
O how bright the path grows from day to day,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.

♫

What have I to dread, what have I to fear,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
♫
Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.
 ♫

("Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" by Elisha A. Hoffman)
 

Rx #296

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

~ Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 5:4

♫ When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll;

Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,

"It is well, it is well with my soul." ♫

(From "It Is Well with My Soul" by Horatio G. Spafford)

Rx #295

The LORD bestows favor and honor.

~ Psalm 84:11

You're the apple of His eye, you know. (See Psalm 17:8)

  

Rx #294

Rekindle the gift of God that is within you.

- 2 Timothy 1:6

Fan it into flame! Then use it to warm others.

 

Rx #293

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

- Galatians 5:25

Help me, Lord, to march to the beat of the different drummer - Your Holy Spirit.

 

Rx #292

You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies.

- Psalm 23:5

I am so honored! And so blessed!

 

Rx #291

Direct my footsteps according to Your Word; 

let no sin rule over me.

- Psalm 119:133

I need Your direction, Lord!

 

Rx #290

However many year a man may live, let him enjoy them all.

- Ecclesiastes 11:8

The choice is yours.

 

Rx #289

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, 

I fear no evil; for Thou are with me; 

Thy rod and staff, they comfort me. 

- Psalm 23:4

No evil can exist in the presence of God.

 

Rx #288

For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous. 

- Psalm 1:6

There's only one way to be righteous - 

receive the righteousness Jesus gives through believing in Him.

(2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 1:17)

Rx #287

He is our help and our shield.

~ Psalm 33:20

Picture God as a shield around you. Nothing reaches you unless He allows it.

 

Rx #286

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

~ Psalm 91:1

Where are you dwelling?

 

Rx #285

And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

~ 1 Corinthians 10:13

This is a promise you can count on!

 

Rx #284

Both high and low among men find refuge 

in the shadow of your wings.

~ Psalm 36:7

Lord, You are my refuge in the midst of life's storms.

 

Rx #283

I will protect him, for he acknowledges My name.

~ Psalm 91:14

Memorize this wonderful psalm -- and repeat it every night when you put your head on your pillow and every morning before rising. 

 

Rx #282

For your love is ever before me.

~ Psalm 26:2

Remember -- you ARE loved by an awesome God!

 

Rx #281

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

~ Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 5:9

Help me, Lord, to be a peacemaker today. Amen. 

 

Rx #280

My God is my rock.

~ Psalm 18:2

What's yours?

 

Rx #279

He has made everything beautiful in its time.

~ Ecclesiastes 3:11

Even me.

 

 

Rx #278

For the LORD God is a sun and shield.

~ Psalm 84:11

I am warm, protected, and loved. 

 

Rx #277

Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 

and live a life of love.  

 ~ Ephesians 5:1-2

Love: Receive it. Give it. 

 

Rx #276

Be strong and courageous. 

Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, 

for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.  

~ Joshua 1:9

I need to remember this often. 

 

Rx #275

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

~ Matthew 6:27

"Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength."

~ Corrie Ten Boom 

Rx #274

Do not be quick with your mouth.

~ Ecclesiastes 5:2

Your foot is just as fast and fits in right well. Doesn't taste too good, though.