“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
– Colossians 3:15
Tag: Scriptures
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There is Strength in Self Control
Choosing a Better Response
“Repay no one evil for evil” is a command that runs against our natural instincts. When we are wronged, misunderstood, or hurt, the impulse to respond in kind can feel justified. Yet the way of Christ calls us higher. It invites us to break the cycle rather than continue it.
Responding to evil with evil only multiplies pain and deepens division. But choosing restraint, grace, and integrity in the face of wrongdoing reflects a different spirit—the Spirit of Christ. This does not mean ignoring injustice or pretending harm doesn’t matter. It means refusing to let someone else’s actions dictate our character.
There is strength in self-control. There is power in choosing peace when conflict is easier. When we respond with compassion instead of retaliation, we demonstrate a transformed heart—one that has been shaped by mercy rather than ruled by anger.
In a world where retaliation is common, choosing righteousness stands out. It becomes a quiet but powerful testimony that God is at work within us, guiding our responses and shaping our lives. Each moment we choose good over evil, we reflect His nature and allow His light to shine through us.
Repay no one evil for evil. —Romans 12:17
– From Pastor Willis J. Ferrell , Danville, VA -
I Will Pray With My Spirit
“I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.”
– I Corinthians 14:15 -
Joyful, Patient, Faithful
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in Prayer.”
– Romans 12:12 -
Wash Your Sins Away
“And now what are you waiting for?
Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.”
– Acts 22:16 -
God is hearing our Prayers
“Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house Praying at this hour, at three in the afternoon. Suddenly a man in shining clothes stood before me and said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your prayer and remembered your gifts to the poor.”
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Where your treasure is, there your heart will be
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. These words invite us to examine not just what we say we value, but what truly holds our attention and devotion.
We live in a world that constantly encourages us to gather more—more possessions, more recognition, more security. It is easy to let our hearts become attached to things that are temporary. Yet the condition of our hearts can be measured by what we pursue most earnestly and protect most carefully.
Treasure is not limited to money or material wealth. Treasure includes our time, our energy, our thoughts, and our affections. Whatever we consistently invest in becomes the place where our hearts settle. If we invest primarily in earthly gain, our hearts will be tied to outcomes that can shift and disappear. But if we invest in what honors God—acts of compassion, generosity, obedience, and sharing the hope of Christ—our hearts become anchored in eternity.
Our real wealth is not what we accumulate, but what we dedicate to God’s purposes. Every opportunity to do good, to encourage someone, to speak truth in love, and to reflect Christ becomes eternal treasure. These investments never diminish. They endure.
The challenge is not whether we possess treasure, but whether our treasure aligns with eternal priorities. When we intentionally lay up treasure in heaven, our hearts follow—and in doing so, we discover a deeper peace and lasting joy.
“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Luke 12:34
– From Pastor Willis J. Ferrell of (The Redemption Center Church) Danville, Virginia
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Jesus Prayed
“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.”
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God hear our Prayers
“Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, O Lord, look with favor on your desolate sanctuary. Give ear, O God…We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy.”
— Daniel 9:17-18
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