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When I was with Andy it seemed that nothing could get me down. Reference: v.4 "For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory." (NIV Bible)
God does not choose us because we got straight A's at school, we make lots of money or we're stunning in appearance. Reference: v.7 The Lord did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. (NIV Bible)
As I child I so desperately wanted a cool nickname to symbolise acceptance and friendship. The only ones I got was 'Big Bully' and 'Billy'. Reference: v.16-17 These are the twelve he appointed: Simon (to whoom he gave the name Peter); James son of Zebedee and his brother John (to them he gave the name Boanerges, which means Sons of Thunder)... (NIV Bible)
As a self-absorbed teenager I use to think of my life as a movie. Genesis 38:1-30
In Solomon's prayer regarding the Lord's temple we see a reflection of a loving and just God. 1 Kings 8.35-45 Reference: v.43a '...then hear from heaven, your dwelling place, and do whatever the foreigner asks of you, so that all the peoples of the earth may know your name and fear you...' Explore: I've recently taken a Body Attack class at my local gym. This is a group aerobics class that brings some boxing moves into a high impact workout. I really enjoy the class, the instructor is lovely
While there weren't too many students in my classes at primary school the best status I could get was Laura Gaut's second best friend, and I think she only awarded me that because I asked and no one else was around!! Ephesians 3.1-13 Reference: v.6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. (NIV Bible)
Jesus cares about all people. He invites everyone into his family and embraces them all. Matthew 12.38-50 Reference: v.50 "For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother." (NIV Bible)
We are often so consumed by what other people think of us that we forget to focus on how God sees us. Matthew 5.17-26 Reference: v.20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. (NIV Bible) |
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