An Uncommonly Powerful Name
Lisa Harper
“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah” (Acts 2:36, NIV).
"For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it." Mark 8:35 (NIV)
"They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness." Psalm 145:7 (NIV)
“Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and that the LORD your God brought you out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm.
"When Moses' hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up -- one on one side, one on the other -- so that his hands remained steady till sunset." Exodus 17:12 (NIV)
"Settle matters quickly with your adversary..." Matthew 5:25a (NIV)
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…" Romans 12:2a (NIV)
"Train up a child in the way he should go. Even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 (NASB)
"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." John 10:27 (NIV)
"If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord - and he will repay you!" Proverbs 19:17 (NIV)
"Laziness leads to a sagging roof; idleness leads to a leaky house." Ecclesiastes 10:18 (NLT)
“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah” (Acts 2:36, NIV).
“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer” (1 Timothy 4:4-5, ESV).
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God ...” (John 1:12, ESV).
Jesus, as I feel my emotions, I’m going to choose not to rush through this pain. Because You lived on earth as a human, I know You understand how sadness can make Your heart feel like it’s...