The Narrow and Wide Gates

"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."

                                                                              
                                                           ( Matthew 7. 13-14 )

GOD who makes things grow.

So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only GOD, who makes things grow.

                                                     ( 1 Corinthians 3.7 )

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”   ( James 1:12 )

blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD

“But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” (  Jeremiah 17:7-8  )

Promotion Comes From GOD

“For promotion cometh neither from the east,
nor from the west, nor from the south.
  But God is the judge:
he putteth down one, and setteth up another.”
       
                                                                    ( Psalm 75:6-7 )

Glory to GOD

And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

                                                                 (Philippians 4.19-20)

my Redeemer lives

I know that my Redeemer  lives,
       and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.

                                                       ( Job 19.25 )

GOD of comfort

“ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” ( 2 Corinthians 1:3-4  )

O GOD, Lead me in the way everlasting

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” ( Psalm 139:23-24 )

Be strong and courageous

“Have I not commanded you? 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 )

GOD is My Rock

He alone is my rock and my salvation;
       he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
                                                ( Psalms 62.2 )

Glorify the LORD

Glorify the LORD with me;
let us exalt his name together.

I sought the LORD, and he answered me;
he delivered me from all my fears.
 ( Psalms 34 : 3-4 )

Nothing I desire besides you

“Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” ( Psalm 73:25-26 )

Choose Life ....

I call heaven and earth to witness this day against you that I have set before you life and death, the blessings and the curses; therefore choose life, that you and your descendants may live. ( Deuteronomy 30:19 )

GOD will show U which way U should go

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
       I will counsel you and watch over you. (Psalms 32.8)

Love the LORD your God with all your heart

“Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.”- Matthew 22:37-39

O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.  ( Psalms 19.14 )

we are more than Conquerors through HIM who loved us

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” ( Romans 8:35,37 )

Challenge of Faith

If our God Whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image which you have set up!  ( Daniel 3:17,18 )

Love - A Gift Of GOD

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy,
it does not boast, it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs.
 ( 1 Corinthians 13.4-5 )