Student Life Application Study Bible
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And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God. God keeps such people so busy enjoying life that they take no time to brood over the past. ( Ecclesiastes 5:19-20 )

God wants us to view what we have (whether it is much or little) with the right perspective—our possessions are a gift from God. Although they are not the source of joy, they are a reason to rejoice because every good thing comes from God.

We should focus more on the Giver than the gift. We can be content with what we have when we realize that with God, we have everything we need.

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People may be right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their heart. ( Proverbs 21:2 )

We can usually find an excuse for doing almost anything, but God looks behind the excuses to get down to our true motives.

Sometimes we have to make decisions when it's hard to figure out what's the right thing to do. We can help ourselves make these choices by trying to take a look at our motives first and then asking, “Would God be pleased with my real reasons for doing this?” God isn't pleased when we do things just because we're going to receive something in return !

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Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart. ( Proverbs 18:8 )

It is as hard to refuse to listen to gossip as it is to turn down a delicious dessert. Taking just a little bit of either one creates a taste for more.

You can resist rumors the same way a determined dieter resists candy—never even open the box. If you don’t nibble on the first bite of gossip, you can’t take the second and the third.

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The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness. ( Proverbs 12:23 )

Wise people have a quiet confidence. Unstable people ( these are the ones that the writer of Proverbs call 'fools' ) feel the need to prove themselves, but wise people don’t have to prove anything. They know they are capable, so they can get on with their work.

Beware of showing off. If you are modest, people may not notice you at first, but they will respect you later.

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Praise the LORD, all you nations. Praise him, all you people of the earth. For he loves us with unfailing love; the LORD’s faithfulness endures forever. ( Psalm 117:1-2 )

Have you ever said, “I can’t think of anything God has done for me. How can I praise him?” This psalm gives two reasons for praising God: his great love toward us, and his faithfulness that endures forever.

If he did nothing else for us, he would still be worthy of our highest praise.

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I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. ( Psalm 63:6 )

During his sleepless, uncomfortable nights, David thought about God. Instead of counting sheep, he thought about his Shepherd! He reviewed all the ways God had already helped him, and then he started the next day with songs of praise.

In quiet moments or when you can't get to sleep, make it a point to count examples of God’s faithfulness. They're more likely to give you rest than anything else you might count!

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The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. I called on the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies. ( Psalm 18:2-3 )

God’s protection of his people is limitless and can take many forms. David characterized God’s care with five military symbols. God is like : (1) a rock that can’t be moved by any who would harm us, (2) a fortress or place of safety where the enemy can’t follow, (3) a shield that comes between us and harm, (4) a horn of salvation—a symbol of might and power (5) a stronghold high above our enemies.

If you need protection, look to God.

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Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. ( Matthew 6:34 )

There are two days that we seem to worry the most about but actually should worry the least about: Yesterday and Tomorrow. We worry about yesterday -- the mistakes we've made and what we'd like to do over or differently or what we'd like to have not done ! But, there's nothing we can do to change yesterday. Our worries are just a waste of time. We also worry about tomorrow -- the problems it could bring our way and the things that might happen to us. But, we can't control the future. So again, our worries are wasted. When we don't waste our worries on yesterday or tomorrow, it frees us to live in the present -- today. Sure, we'll still make our share of mistakes. And, we'll still have worries. Each day brings enough to be concerned about. Our worries only become unbearable when we add the wasted worries of yesterday and tomorrow.

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LORD, have mercy on me. See how my enemies torment me. Snatch me back from the jaws of death. Save me so I can praise you publicly at Jerusalem’s gates, so I can rejoice that you have rescued me. ( Psalm 9:13-14 )

All of us want God to help us when we are in trouble, but often for different reasons. Some want God’s help so that they will be successful and other people will like them. Others want God’s help so that they will be comfortable and feel good about themselves. David, however, wanted help from God so that justice would be restored to Israel and so that he could show others God’s power.

When you call to God for help, consider your motive. Is it to save yourself pain and embarrassment or to bring God glory and honor?

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'For I know the plans I have for you', says the LORD. 'They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.' ( Jeremiah 29:11 )

I'M AFRAID TO GIVE MY WHOLE LIFE TO GOD BECAUSE I THINK HE'LL TELL ME TO DO SOMETHING I DON'T WANT TO DO. WHAT HAPPENS IF I HOLD BACK PART OF MY LIFE FROM GOD?

Imagine going out for the basketball team and telling the coach that you only want to practice, not to play in the games. How do you think your coach or teammates would react? Undoubtedly they would be a little put off by your attitude. After all, if you’re going to be on the team, you should play in the games. Unfortunately, many people have that attitude about their relationship with God. They want it on their terms--with all the benefits and no hassles. A relationship with God requires a full commitment like that in any good relationship. God wants your whole life so he can make something extraordinary out of it. His goal isn’t to make you miserable. ( Just take a look at Jeremiah 29:11. ) So what does that mean? It means that God has good plans for your life. He knows you better than anyone else does and knows what will fulfill you the most in life. If you choose any other direction, you’ll be settling for second best. Please don’t.

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But Moses pleaded with the LORD, "O Lord, I'm not very good with words. I never have been, and I'm not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled." Then the LORD asked Moses, "Who makes a person's mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the LORD? Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say." But Moses again pleaded, "Lord, please! Send anyone else." ( Exodus 4:10-13 )

Moses pleaded with God to let him out of his mission. After all, he was not a good speaker and would probably embarrass both himself and God. But God looked at Moses' problem quite differently. All Moses needed was some help, and who better that God could help him say and do the right things. God made his mouth and would give him the words to say.

It is easy for us to focus on our weaknesses, but if God asks us to do something, then he will help us get the job done. If the job involves some of our weak areas, then we can trust that he will provide words, strength, courage, and ability where needed.

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Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it. ( James 4:17 )

We tend to think that doing wrong is sin. But James tells us that sin is also not doing right. It is a sin to lie; it can also be a sin to know the truth and not tell it. It is a sin to speak evil of someone; it is also a sin to avoid him or her when you know he or she needs your friendship. We should be willing to help as the Holy Spirit guides us.

If God has directed you to do a kind act, to help someone, or to restore a relationship, do it.

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Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. ( 1 Timothy 4:12 )

Timothy was a young pastor. It would have been easy for older Christians to look down on him because of his youth. He had to earn the respect of his elders by setting an example in his speech, life, love, faith, and purity.

Regardless of your age, God can use you. Whether you are young or old, don't think of your age as a handicap. Live so others can see Christ in you.

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And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. ( Philippians 1:6 )

Do you sometimes feel as though you aren't making progress in your spiritual life? When God starts a project, he completes it! As with the Philippians, God will help you grow in grace until he has completed his work in your life.

When you are discouraged, remember that God won't give up on you. He promises to finish the work he has begun. When you feel incomplete, unfinished, or distressed by your shortcomings, remember God's promise and provision. Don't let your present condition rob you of the joy of knowing Christ or keep you from growing closer to him.

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And "don't sin by letting anger control you." Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. ( Ephesians 4:26-27 )

The Bible doesn't tell us that we shouldn't feel angry, but it points out that it is important to handle our anger properly. If vented thoughtlessly, anger can hurt others and destroy relationships. If bottled up inside, it can cause us to become bitter and destroy us from within. Paul tells us to deal with our anger immediately in a way that builds relationships rather than destroys them.

If we nurse our anger, we will give Satan an opportunity to divide us. Are you angry with someone right now? What can you do to resolve your differences? Don't let the day end before you begin to work on mending your relationship.

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God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. ( John 1:3-5 )

Do you ever feel that your life is too complex for God to understand? Remember, God created the entire universe, and nothing is too difficult for him. God created you; he is alive today, and his love is bigger than any problem you may face.

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And why worry about a speck in your friend's eye when you have a log in your own? ( Luke 6:41 )

Jesus doesn't mean we should ignore wrongdoing, but we should not be so worried about others' sins that we overlook our own. We often rationalize our sins by pointing out the same mistakes in others. What kinds of specks in others' eyes are the easiest for you to criticize? Remember your own "planks" when you feel like criticizing, and you may find that you have less to say.

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"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people" (Colossians 3:23 TEV).

The apostle Paul teaches that we are to work as though we are "working for the Lord and not for people." He's saying that no job is too small; no job is too menial; no job is too insignificant when you have the right motive and perspective. We should think, "I'm doing it for God; I'm doing this job as if I'm doing it for the Lord." I used to clean meat lockers in a butcher shop, and I would clean them as unto the Lord. Now, how do I know if I'm doing my work for the Lord? Two characteristics will show up in your attitude: excellence and enthusiasm. First, if I'm doing my work, not for the boss but for the Lord, I'll do it with excellence. That means I give it my best shot—I do the best I can because I'm not doing it for anyone's approval, except God's. I do it with excellence, being the best I can be. Second, I do my work with enthusiasm. I'm working for God, therefore, I do it with a cheerful attitude. "Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically" ( Romans 12:11 ). When you are working with all your heart, motivated by the love of Christ, your work is transformed into an act of worship for God. ( from The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren )

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But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. ( Matthew 20:26-27 )

Jesus described leadership from a new perspective. Instead of using people, we are to serve them. Jesus' mission was to serve others and to give his life away. A real leader has a servant's heart. Servant leaders appreciate others' worth and realize that they're not above any job. If you see something that needs to be done, don't wait to be asked. Take the initiative and do it like a faithful servant.

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Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. ( John 16:33 )

God doesn't promise to protect us from problems on this earth. Instead he promises to give us the courage to face our problems with his strength.

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Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. ( Hebrews 12:28 )

When you're tempted to let your grumpy mood take over your mouth, remember there are many reasons to give thanks. You belong to God, and nothing can take you away from him!

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“Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him!’” ( John 14:6-7 )

The Bible says that Jesus was full of grace and truth. Truth is not a principle. Truth is a person; truth is Jesus Christ. One of the clearest and best-known statements by Jesus is: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me”. Notice Jesus says, “I am the truth ….” He doesn’t say truth is a religion, or a ritual, or a set of rules and regulations. He says “I.” Truth is a person. This is what separates Jesus Christ from every other leader of every other faith. Other leaders have said, “I’m looking for the truth” or “I’m teaching the truth” or “I point to the truth” or “I’m a prophet of truth.” Jesus comes and says, “I am the truth.” A lot of people say, “I think Jesus was just a great teacher.” But he couldn’t be just that: No great teacher would claim to be God if he wasn’t. Either Jesus is conning 2.3 billion people who believe a lie, or he was nuts, or Jesus is who he said he was. Everybody’s betting their life on something. I’m betting my life that Jesus is who he said he was.

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But the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. ( Luke 2:10 ) Knowing God is for you will change your whole perspective on life. You’ll stop thinking of God as someone looking down from heaven, ready to yell, “Gotcha!” anytime you mess up. Instead, you’ll realize God loves you; God is with you; and God is for you! God is for your success in life; he created you for a purpose and he wants you to succeed. It is God, your Creator, who will measure your success in life, and no one else. This is extremely good news! It means you don’t need to be afraid of God because God is for you. Yet, some people are so afraid of God they get nervous just talking about him. Do you know why? They feel guilty, and then they start thinking, “If I get close to God, he’s going to lecture me. He’s going to remind me of all the things I’ve done wrong, and then I’ll feel even worse!” Nothing could be further from the truth of God. Jesus said, “I did not come into the world to condemn it, but to save it.” In effect, Jesus is saying, “I didn’t come to scold you, I came to save you.” And if God is for us, who can be against us? Jesus came to save us, not to scare us. That’s why when the angel was telling the shepherds about the birth of Jesus, the first thing he says is: “Don’t be afraid!” In fact, when God sends a message to people in the Bible, it’s not unusual for the first words to be: “Don’t be afraid.” There are 365 messages from God in the Bible that begin with a phrase like, “Fear not!” In other words, every single day of the year you can read a message from God that says, in effect, “You don’t need to be afraid. I am for you; I am with you; I love you.” We celebrate Christmas because of this good news from God! ( from The Purpose Driven Life )

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Here's one way of looking at Proverbs 3:5-7 : "Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track. Don't assume that you know it all. Run to God! Run from evil!" Jesus never changes. When you woke up this morning, no matter how you felt, he hadn't changed during the night. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. ( Hebrews 13:8 ) What choices are you facing? Choose to follow Jesus. Choose His way, not yours. Choose to receive His love. Choose to trust Him. If you do, you'll probably still end up having problems and challenges and you'll suffer the consequences from wrong choices you made in the past, but you won't have to face any of these things alone. Jesus will always be there--loving you and guiding you. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ( Jeremiah 29:11 )

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For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. ( Matthew 6:14-15 )

We have to forgive the people who’ve hurt us, and it has nothing to do with whether or not that person deserves forgiveness. They don’t deserve forgiveness, but then, we don’t deserve it either. We forgive those who’ve hurt us because God forgives us for how we’ve hurt him. To be honest, the reason we often have a hard time forgiving others is because we don’t feel forgiven ourselves. But when Jesus died on the cross he paid the penalty for every sin that you or I ever committed or will ever commit. And if we’re going to be forgiving people, we first need to accept God’s forgiveness that comes from Jesus Christ. Also, we should forgive knowing we will need God’s forgiveness sometime in the future. Carrying a grudge just keeps us stuck in the past, and when we’re stuck in the past, we’re controlled by the past. Our unforgiveness can control us. The Bible says, “Surely resentment destroys the fool, and jealousy kills the simple” ( Job 5:2 ). The Bible also says that only the foolish harbor a grudge ( Ecclesiastes 7:9 ). Accept forgiveness from God and give forgiveness to others.

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You must not have any other god but me. You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind or an image of anything in the heavens or on the earth or in the sea. ( Exodus 20:3-4 )

When you look at the Ten Commandments, the first two could hardly be any clearer: No other gods . . . no idols. But God had to repeat those same warnings again and again. He knew full well that you eventually worship what you serve. So, whatever or whoever commands your attention becomes your god. Recognizing that fact can help you guard against it. Here are a couple of questions that might help you see the real “lord” of your life: 1. What do you think about when your mind is in neutral? 2. What do you do during your idle moments?

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In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone. The more you grow like this, the more productive and useful you will be in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. ( 2 Peter 1:5-8 )

Faith in Jesus Christ is a new beginning. This faith marks the point where we begin the rewarding and sometimes demanding Christian life. Today's scripture tells us to "supplement" and then goes on to describe the building blocks of Christian character. What are these building blocks? Moral excellence ... knowledge ... self-control ... patient endurance ... godliness ... brotherly affection ... and love. These character traits don't happen overnight. We should continue to grow in these areas throughout our entire life. And the scripture goes on to say that if we are increasing in these qualities, our knowledge of Jesus will be effective and productive.

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Reverence for the Lord is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the Lord are true; each one is fair. ( Psalm 19:9 )

Patty always laughed whenever anyone tried to tell her that what she did was sinful. She would mock her friends, telling them they sounded like old ladies. Gwen couldn't understand how Patty could do the things she did and still call herself a Christian. Gwen was surprised to see Patty standing at her door in tears. Patty had begun to wake up to the fact that she really was living a wrong life-style. The more she thought about it, the worse she felt. She hoped that Gwen could help her. Gwen told her that she was already on the right track to finding help. Realizing that what you do is wrong is the first step. Fearing what might happen because of what you do is the next step. Fear can be a healthy thing for us when it forces us to clean up our lives and walk the straight path. Once on the right path, we can leave fear behind, for nothing can harm us once we are in the Lord's camp. God's judgments are righteous and true, and He will always help us make the changes that allow us to clean up our lives, if we will only ask Him to.

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The shepherds went back to their fields and flocks, glorifying and praising God for what the angels had told them, and because they had seen the child, just as the angel had said. ( Luke 2:20 )

You might be wondering why there's another Christmas verse when it’s the New Year. It's simple, we’re all getting back into our normal routines after the Holidays. We’re back at school; We've gone back to work; We’re back to whatever we normally do. Notice that the shepherds did the same thing. They returned to their fields and flocks. They returned glorifying and praising God. But they still returned to their fields and flocks. Just as the shepherds went back to their fields and flocks glorifying and praising God, praise God in what ever it is you do. Tell other people about the things God has done in your life. Think of it this way: When you left the manger, you didn’t leave God behind. He’s with you right now;

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Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; Praise him in his mighty heavens. ( Psalm 150:1 )

Before there were churches, before there were preachers, before Christ came to this earth, God had created His sanctuaries. On the mountaintops, God was worshipped. In the valleys, God was worshipped. In the forests, by lakes, in caves; wherever God's handiwork was found, He was worshipped. Praise God wherever you are, not just when you're in a church building. He is with you where you are.

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A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. ( John 13:34 )

The Grinch who lived just above Who-ville had a problem. His heart was two sizes too small. And that's why he hated Christmas and everything else about the people in Who-ville. But, by the end of the story, something amazing had happened. After working to ruin Christmas, the Grinch saw the Whos celebrating and loving each other even though they had nothing. "And what happened then...? Well...in Who-ville they say, that the Grinch's small heart grew three sizes that day!" The Grinch's heart grew because he saw how the people loved each other no matter happened. Once he saw their love, he wanted to be a part of it and he wanted to have it. It is no wonder his heart grew! He had never before experienced that kind of unselfish love that was not based on getting or gaining more. Jesus gave his disciples a new command in the book of John. It is when we love like this that others will be able to catch a glimpse of Jesus. It is when we love like this that not only our own hearts will continue to grow, but other people (whose hearts are perhaps two sizes too small) will respond to God as they see love played out like they have never seen before.

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But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village in Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you, one whose origins are from the distant past. ( Micah 5:2 )

Usually, small means "not very important." But to God, even what seems insignificant to us, is important to Him !

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During that time the devil came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread." But Jesus told him, "No! The Scriptures say,`People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.' ( Matthew 4:3-4 )

Jesus once had an interesting encounter with the devil. He had been fasting for many days and was very hungry. And at that moment, the devil showed up to tempt Jesus. His first temptation seemed like a simple challenge for Jesus: “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread” (Matthew 4:3). The dare was a simple test with short-term results (have you ever tasted fresh-baked bread ?); but Jesus saw that it was a trick. He responded, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God’” (Matthew 4:4).

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Since we are receiving a Kingdom that cannot be destroyed, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. ( Hebrews 12:28 )

When you're tempted to let your grumpy mood take over your mouth, remember there are many reasons to give thanks. You belong to God, and nothing can take you away from him!

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Be strong and steady, . . . for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. ( 1 Corinthians 15:58 )

God is "green"! He's a recycler! Ask him, and he'll use everything in your life to his glory.

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Since he himself has gone through suffering and temptation, he is able to help us when we are being tempted. ( Hebrews 2:18 )

What temptations do you deal with? Picture Jesus in your shoes. How would he respond when offered the chance to cheat or maybe to to stretch the truth a little? Ask Him for help. He understands what you deal with.

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Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and always be prayerful. ( Romans 12:12 )

God has big plans for you--even if it may not seem like it right now. Even in the worst of circumstances, God has provided a heavenly hope. Keep telling him about your struggles, and he'll keep holding you up.

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You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. ( Matthew 22:37-38 )

Many people think being a Christian means following a strict set of rules to keep you obedient. But being a real follower of God means cultivating a loving relationship with him.

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Happy is the person who finds wisdom and gains understanding. ( Proverbs 3:13 )

Life offers many roads to happiness, but what's the best way? Scripture says that seeking wisdom is the key. Turn to Jesus Christ, the wisdom of God, for your happiness.

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The word of God is full of living power. ( Hebrews 4:12 )

God is talking to us--but how? His Scripture is alive--full of his Spirit and life-giving power. Dig into the Word and receive the life it contains!

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The true bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world. (John 6:33)

Whether it be French, rye, wheat, or plain ol' white, bread is the sustenance of our lives. In the same way, Jesus is the bread of our spiritual lives--food that will satisfy our inner hunger.

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