On The Third Day

“On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee.  

Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been 

invited to the wedding.”

John 2:1-2

“Jesus was on a mission to save the world, the greatest mission in the history of mankind.  Yet he took time to attend a wedding and take part in its festivities.  We may be tempted to think we should not take time out from our “important” work for social occasions.  But maybe these social occasions are part of our mission.  Jesus valued these wedding festivities because they involved people, and Jesus came to be with people.  Our mission can often be accomplished in joyous times of celebration with others.  Bring balance to your life by bringing Jesus into times of pleasure as well as times of work.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

My Heart

...God is the strength of my heart...

Psalm 73:26

“The Bible uses the word “heart” primarily to refer to the ruling center of the whole person, the springs of all desires.  The heart is seen as the seat of the will, intellect and feelings...According to the  Bible, the heart is the center not only of spiritual activity, but of all the operations of human life.”

If God is in your heart, then love is in your heart!!!❤️

“I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart.”
Psalm 9:1

My Strength

“yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.

The Sovereign Lord is My Strength;”

Habakkuk 3:18-19

Habakkuk’s feelings were not controlled by the events around him, but by faith in God’s ability to give him strength.  When nothing makes sense, and when troubles seem more than you can bear, remember that God gives strength.  Take your eyes off your difficulties and look to God.

God’s people need to live in the strength of his Spirit, confident in his ultimate victory over evil.

God is alive and in control of the world and it’s events.  We cannot see all that God is doing, and we cannot see all that God will do.  But we can be assured that he is God and will do what is right.  Knowing this can give us confidence and hope in a confusing world.

~ Life Application Study Bible

The Lord Is My Light

“The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid.”

Psalm 27:1

“Fear is a dark shadow that envelopes us within ourselves.  Everyone has been a prisoner of fear at one time or another - fear of rejection, misunderstanding, uncertainty, sickness or even death.  But we can conquer fear by trusting in the Lord who brings salvation.  If we want to dispel the darkness of fear, let us remember with psalm writer that “the Lord is my light and my salvation.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

Do Not Be Afraid

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.  You believe in God, believe also in me.

My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would

I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?  And if I go and prepare a place for 

you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

John 14:1-3

“Jesus’ words show that the eternal life, though unseen, is secure - as secure as your trust in Jesus.  He has already prepared the way to eternal life.  The only issue that may still be unsettled is your willingness to believe.

There are few verses in Scripture that describe eternal life, but these few verses are rich with promises.  We can look forward to eternal life because Jesus has promised it to all who believe in him.  Although the details of eternity are unknown, we need not fear because Jesus is preparing for us and will spend eternity with us.”

~Life Application Study Bible

Whatever is...

“Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, 

whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - 

if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about these things.

... And the God of peace will be with you.”

Philippians 4:8-9

“What we put in our minds determines what comes out in our thoughts, emotions, words and actions. Examine what you are putting into your mind through television, Internet, books, conversations, movies, and magazines.  Replace harmful input with wholesome material.  Above all, read God’s word and pray.  Ask God to help you focus on what is good and pure.  It takes practice, but it can be done!“

~ Life Application Study Bible

You Got This!!!