Unity of Thought, Mind, and Spirit

Psalm 133English Standard Version (ESV)

When Brothers Dwell in Unity

A Song of Ascents. Of David.

133 Behold, how good and pleasant it is
    when brothers dwell in unity![a]
2 It is like the precious oil on the head,
    running down on the beard,
on the beard of Aaron,
    running down on the collar of his robes!
3 It is like the dew of Hermon,
    which falls on the mountains of Zion!
For there the Lord has commanded the blessing,
    life forevermore.

Ephesians 1: 13-14

3 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,14 who is the guarantee[d] of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it,[e]to the praise of his glory.

Joy after Mourning

Psalm 126:5-6English Standard Version (ESV)

5 Those who sow in tears
    shall reap with shouts of joy!
6 He who goes out weeping,
    bearing the seed for sowing,
shall come home with shouts of joy,
    bringing his sheaves with him.

Isaiah 43English Standard Version (ESV)

Israel's Only Savior

43 But now thus says the Lord,
he who created you, O Jacob,
    he who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
    I have called you by name, you are mine.
2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
    and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
    and the flame shall not consume you.

Worship God Alone

Psalm 119:57-59English Standard Version (ESV)

Heth

57 The Lord is my portion;
    I promise to keep your words.
58 I entreat your favor with all my heart;
    be gracious to me according to your promise.
59 When I think on my ways,
    I turn my feet to your testimonies;

Daniel 3: 16-18

16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. 17 If this be so,our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king.[d] 18 But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.”

Help us to keep Your words and to not place idols above You.

Bless the Lord

Psalm 103:1-2English Standard Version (ESV)

Bless the Lord, O My Soul

Of David.

103 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and all that is within me,
    bless his holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and forget not all his benefits,

Revelation 22:2-4English Standard Version (ESV)

2 through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river,the tree of life[a] with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 3 No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants[b] will worship him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.

Bless the Lord, my Soul--never forget the blessings we receive for being God's children.  The healing He sends us and the chance to worship in His presence!

El Roi--The God Who Sees Me

Psalm 100:4-5English Standard Version (ESV)

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
    and his courts with praise!
    Give thanks to him; bless his name!

5 For the Lord is good;
    his steadfast love endures forever,
    and his faithfulness to all generations.

Job 34:21-22English Standard Version (ESV)

21 “For his eyes are on the ways of a man,
    and he sees all his steps.
22 There is no gloom or deep darkness
    where evildoers may hide themselves.

Praise God at all times even in my fallen nature.  The most amazing thing about God is that he sees my sins and loves me unconditionally anyway!

Rejoice in Our Days

Psalm 90:12-14English Standard Version (ESV)

12 So teach us to number our days
    that we may get a heart of wisdom.
13 Return, O Lord! How long?
    Have pity on your servants!
14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love,
    that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

Isaiah 59:1English Standard Version (ESV)

59 Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save,
    or his ear dull, that it cannot hear;

Rejoice for each day and its trials.

Preserve My Soul

Psalm 86:2-3English Standard Version (ESV)

2 Preserve my soul/life, for I am godly;
    save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God.
3 Be gracious to me, O Lord,
    for to you do I cry all the day.

Job 40:10-14English Standard Version (ESV)

10 “Adorn yourself with majesty and dignity;
    clothe yourself with glory and splendor.
11 Pour out the over flowings of your anger,
    and look on everyone who is proud and abase him.
12 Look on everyone who is proud and bring him low
    and tread down the wicked where they stand.
13 Hide them all in the dust together;
    bind their faces in the world below.[a]
14 Then will I also acknowledge to you
    that your own right hand can save you.

Job questions God about his trials; as God answers Job realizes he has no more to say to God.  Yet God does save us and our souls even or especially when we are in the "wrong!"