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"Practice hospitality to one another (those of the household of faith). [Be hospitable, be a lover of strangers, with brotherly affection for the unknown guests, the foreigners, the poor, and all others who come your way who are of Christ's body.] And [in each instance] do it ungrudgingly (cordially and graciously, without complaining but as representing Him)." 1 Peter 4:9 "So thank God for his marvelous love, for his miracle mercy to the children he loves. 32 Lift high your praises when the people assemble, shout Hallelujah when the elders meet!" Psalm 107:31-32 "Stop grumbling among yourselves," Jesus answered." John 6:43 "Do everything without complaining or arguing," Philippians 2:14 "Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift. 30 Don't grieve God. Don't break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you, is the most intimate part of your life, making you fit for himself. Don't take such a gift for granted 31 Make a clean break with all cutting, backbiting, profane talk." Ephesians 4:29-31 "Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns." Philippians 4:6 "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name." Hebrews 13:15 "Be cheerful no matter what; 17 pray all the time; 18 thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. 19 Don't suppress the Spirit, 20 and don't stifle those who have a word from the Master." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-20 THE FOUR "LOOKS" Look Back and Thank God Look Forward and Trust God Look Around and Serve God Look Within and Find God I asked God, "How do I get the best out of life?" God said, "Face your past without regrets." "Handle your present with confidence." "Prepare for the future without fear!" Without God, our week is: Mournday Tearsday Wasteday Thirstday Fightday Shatterday Sinday "Life is short, so: Forgive quickly. Believe slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably. Never regret anything that makes you happy. And have a wonderful journey!!!" "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name." Hebrews 13:15 |
