Verse of the Week #17 (1 Thessalonians 4:1)

Hey everyone, today's verse of the week comes from Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians. This passage speaks to the christians in Thessolonica regarding their spiritual walk. 

"Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God." -I Thessalonians 4:1 (NKJV)

This verse stuck out to me mainly because of the phraseology used: "...to please God." These specific words emphasized in my mind the fact that we out to have the heart's desire to love God and please him, rather than follow a set of the rules primarily for the rewards and lack of punishment. Our heart's desire ought to be to please God in our deeds, rather than just conforming to a set of rules out self service/preservation. This verse should cause all of us to really desire to please God.

Godbless

Verse of the Week #10 (James 3:10)

Sorry if this is a late one guys, but I was busy today and couldn't get to my blog till late. This verse was one that I read while moving through the Old Testament in my readings. The context is about the power of the tongue and it's evilness. 

"Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so." -James 3:10 (NKJV)

I think this is one of those verses that almost all of us should stop and consider in our own lives. I know I need to change how I speak and continually be aware of what I say and how I say it. Let this be a warning and a guide to all of us who want to better ourselves and follow God's word! Go and read the whole passage regarding the tongue and our words. It helped me, I hope it helps you.

Godbless

Verse of the Week #1 (1 Peter 3:11)

Here it is nearing the end of a winter wednesday. I always end up wanting to stay up late and then I end up wanting to get up late. Oh well, here is a great way to wrap up the day. The verse of the week from 1 Peter 3:11

Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it. 1 Peter 3:11 (NKJV)

So simple, yet so difficult. Hope this helps someone. 

Godbless!