Pocket Thoughts - 3/22/24

God * is our refuge and safe place * is wrathful toward injustice and unholiness * gladly teaches us His ways.

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In Isaiah 58:12, God gave to those living consistent, godly lives the titles of “Repairer of Broken Walls” and “Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.” These are titles in line with restoration of peace and human flourishing. With the help and power of the Holy Spirit, strive to be one who encourages and builds up. Let your life be a blessing to others. – TV

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Knowing that those who reject Christ face the eventual wrath of God should light a fire of concern and urgency for our loved ones who refuse His offer of salvation. Let your love motivate you to share the good news – there is a different road, prepared by a loving God, welcoming any travelers who long for a true Home. – TV

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Rejoice in your new wardrobe given to you at the moment of salvation – robes of righteousness and the jewels of the bride of Christ! Clothe yourselves “with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” (Colossians 3:12) Then your true identity will shine for all to see and be drawn to the goodness of God. – TV

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Faith in Christ saves us. The expression of that faith consists of ministry and service to others. How are you doing? – TV

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“Being in a hurry. Getting to the next thing without fully entering the thing in front of me. I cannot think of a single advantage I’ve ever gained from being in a hurry. But a thousand broken and missed things, tens of thousands, lie in the wake of all the rushing…Through all that haste I thought I was making up time. It turns out I was throwing it away.” – Ann Voskamp

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“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 8:38-39