Introduction
Christians should have devotional daily scriptures from the Bible. A perusal of such scriptures that speak on the issues of mind and heart is a great motivation for many Christians. It brings them closer to God through activities such as daily prayers. Attending church services and also being able to take note and appreciate some of the small things that God enables us to do or achieve in life are other ways of getting to know our savior better (Farkasfalvy, 2010).
As an individual Christian, it is of great benefit that you nurture the culture of reading your bible on a daily basis since it helps in spiritual growth. Without that, the inspiration to connect with God Almighty the creator will diminish. Scriptures that speak to heart and mind directly are very powerful in the message they carry. They help Christians not only to be spiritual beings but also to be logical beings who are fooled by the flesh or worldly things. For instance, Philippians 4:7 states “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (King James Version). Such scriptures are therefore very important to Christians.
The Interpretations
- V1. Our God is amazing. Since creation, he has shown us so much love that it becomes really disturbing when you see some individual disregarding his righteous ways.
- V2. We should have faith in our God who shall never fail us. God cannot fail us whatsoever. In the current times of so many evils, God is the only solution.
- V3. By being true believers, we understand that God is the origin of all things. The human understanding is limited and it can only see the surface of these worldly things.
- V4. By following the way of the Creator, everything that we go through has a greater benefit. Serving the Lord will help us to desist from whining all the time.
- V5. Our God is really generous. Whenever we ask for anything from him, he does not look away but he grants us. This is what makes him a trustworthy father.
- V6. It is true that love chases away any doubt that we have as human beings. By being full of God’s love, we, therefore, avoid many of the worldly worries.
- V7. As Christians, we should not be like those who are non-believers. Our Father is all-knowing and he, therefore, knows all the desires of our hearts.
- V8. Did you know that by believing in our God we become set apart from others? He becomes very happy to relieve us of all the struggles of life.
- V9. We rejoice when we imagine all the mighty things that the Lord has done in our lives. The successes we enjoy in life are all attributed to God.
- V10. The sight of our God is not like that of human beings who look at things that do not matter. The Lord looks at the inside but not the outside.
- V11. Human beings should be full of humility and also ensure that they dedicate their lives to serving the Lord. This brings delight to the Lord.
- V12. Craving for worldly possessions such as a cool car will only lead to a fall from God’s righteousness. We should first seek the face of God and the rest shall come.
- V13. As a believer, you should not waste your time trying to look for ways to revenging others. You should pray to our Lord who will deliver you from your rivals.
- V14. Even in difficult times, the Lord asks us to be strong in our faith since he is in control of our situation. We will never fail us.
- V15. We should not be intimidated by relying on our strong faith. This is what separates us from the others, giving us the ability to follow the way of the Lord.
- V16. Sharing will our fellow believers through prayer and confession of sins helps us to grow in faith. If we are sincere in our communication with God, we will hear us.
- V17. The persecutions Christians go through serves the purpose of advancing the word of God. It builds the assurance that our God is in control thus we should not be afraid.
- V18. Constant worries will not help us. Instead, we should seek the face of God by praying and giving our gratitude to God. This will give us peace.
- V19. When our God gave his only son to die for our sins, we got delivered from all transgressions. This shows how merciful and loving our God is.
- V20. If we choose to let go of all our sinful ways and instead humble ourselves before our God, the Lord shall gladly welcome us to his kingdom.
- V21. When we become calm even in the middle of frustration, we avoid aggravating the situation. Rudeness does the opposite of that since it provokes more fury.
- V22. There are many tests on earth that test different things but in human beings, God tests the heart only. He is interested in the purity of the heart.
- V23. Giving to the needy opens a door of blessings since it is the greatest manifestation of love for one’s neighbors. There is greater joy in giving than in receiving.
- V24. No one is perfect, everybody got some shortcomings for we are all but human beings, descendants of Adam and Eve. Therefore, with original sin at birth.
- V25. Age is just but a number. Integrity, wisdom, knowledge, and intelligence are self-determined and not at all dictated by being young or old. One should be their own role model.
- V26. God says the birth of all humans is planned by Him. His intention for human beings is good, to do them well and prevent them from all catastrophes.
- V27. When a sinful soul repents sincerely and abandons wicked ways to walk in righteousness, the past sins are not reason enough for condemnation. The past never determines the future.
- V28. When the Holy Ghost saves us through His grace, we become cleaned and pure indeed. Our past sins are completely forgiven and forgotten, by faith, we become new creatures.
- V29. Because our God is Almighty and all-powerful, nothing is impossible in His eyes. He gives us the strength to overcome all the challenges that come our way.
- V30. Forgiveness of sins makes us pure, clean, and above all deserving of the throne of our Father in heaven. It gives us the right to be called His Children.
- V31. Those who believe in God will have eternal victory. They will triumph over all the challenges and hardships that come their way and emerge victoriously.
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