We pleaded with you, encouraged you, and urged you to live your lives in a way that God would consider worthy. For he called you to share in his Kingdom and glory.
1 Thessalonians 2:12 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/1th.2.12.NLT
I need to live my life in a way that God sees as worthy, following what He said in the Bible.
As we to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and the enduring hope you have because of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:3 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/1th.1.3.NLT
I must do loving deeds and have enduring hope to show people how Jesus wants me to live. I must also be faithful in my work to be a good example to others.
How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! “Violence is everywhere!” I cry, but you do not come to save.
Habakkuk 1:2 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/hab.1.2.NLT
Talk to God about your problems. Cry out to him and ask Him what is going on in the world and He will give you answers. I must remember this when I see what's going on in my country and remember that God is in control of what's going on in the world.
The king took his place of authority beside the pillar and renewed the covenant in the Lord’s presence. He pledged to obey the Lord by keeping all his commands, laws, and decrees with all his heart and soul. He promised to obey all the terms of the covenant that were written in the scroll.
2 Chronicles 34:31 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/2ch.34.31.NLT
Josiah wanted to follow God, knowing that Judah was going to be judged after he died. He helped Judah follow the Lord in his lifetime by following God's instructions. I need to follow Jesus' instructions like Josiah followed God. He followed God with all his heart and soul and that's how I need to live my life for Jesus.
Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All glory to him, both now and forever! Amen.
2 Peter 3:18 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/2pe.3.18.NLT
Growing in grace and knowledge means paying attention to what I read in the Word and apply it to my life. I must pay attention to what the Bible says and what it means and not change what it means to suit me.
And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites. He will judge or reward you according to what you do. So you must live in reverent fear of him during your time here as “temporary residents.”
1 Peter 1:17 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/1pe.1.17.NLT
I remember to use my time on earth to live for God and fear Him because I'm only here temporarily.
We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.
Hebrews 12:2 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/heb.12.2.NLT
I need to keep my eyes on Jesus he will help me remain focused on Him. He will help me perfect my faith. He went to the Cross because He wanted me to be with Him forever.
