But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.  2 Corinthians 8:7 NIV 

So, we make it our goal to please him… 2 Corinthians 5:9 NIV

For since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities - His eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.

Romans 1:20 NIV

Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed! Psalm 85:10 NLT

When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise that you will show me kindness and faithfulness.” Genesis 47:29 NIV 

“Come, follow me…” Matthew 4:19 NIV  

I recently heard that a young woman had 10 million “followers” on the social media platform TikTok.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV

I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way… 1 Corinthians 1:4-5 NIV

“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NLT

“In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Judges 17:6  

“For we live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV

But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgement for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned. Matthew 12:36-37 NIV

“…he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature…” 2 Peter 1:4 NIV

I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the plumb line…  Isaiah 28:17a NIV 

Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. Matthew 3:8 NIV

Jesus tells me to repent. And yet, I am so infrequently encouraged to do so.

“Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.” Revelation 22:17b

But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me.  Psalm 13:5-6 NIV 

Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 NIV

No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race…

Kind words are like honey – sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Proverbs 16:24 NLT