Scripture

Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.  (Proverbs 21:5 NLT)

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. –(Matthew 5:6 ESV)

Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. – (3 John 1:2 ESV)

One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.  – (Luke 16:10 NASB)

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. – (John 14:26 NKJV)

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. – (Isaiah 40:31 RSV)

Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. – (Isaiah 58:8 RSV)

The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him. – (Psalm 28:7 RSV)

Love does not demand its own way.  It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. – (I Corinthians 13:5 NLT)

Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing. – (Acts 2:33 ESV)

On today’s Wednesdays in the Word, Marilyn shares encouragement from Zephaniah 3:17!

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. (Romans 12:4 ESV)

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. – (Matthew 5:9)

On today’s Wednesdays in the Word, Marilyn shares from Hebrews 12:2!

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.  –(Proverbs 13:12 NASB)

Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts.  (Psalm 139:23 NASB)

As for me, You uphold me in my integrity, and You set me in Your presence forever.  Psalm 41:12 (NKJV)

So be strong and courageous!  Do not be afraid and do not panic before them.  For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you.  He will neither fail you nor abandon you.  (Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT)

According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood:  May Grace and Peace be multiplied to you.  – (1 Peter 1:2 ESV)

But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands. – (Exodus 20:6 NLT)

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. – (Philippians 4:13 NLT)

To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit. – (1 Peter 3:8 NASB)

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. – (Psalm 147:3 NKJV)

Thus says the LORD, “Let not a wise man boast of His wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of His might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts, boast of this that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. – (Jeremiah 9:23-24 ESV)

I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy.  Yes, your joy will overflow! – (John 15:11 NLT)

Owe no one anything except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. –(Romans 13:8 NKJV)

In Whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in Him.-(Ephesians 3:12 ESV)

For God so love the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. -(John 3:16 ESV)

You are the God who works wonders; You have made known Your strength among the peoples.  (Psalm 77:14 ESV)

For nothing will be impossible with God.  (Luke 1:37 ESV)

The faithful love of the Lord never ends!  His mercies never cease.  (Lamentations 3:22 NLT)

Jesus said that we “always ought to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1 NKJV)

You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, and He may confirm his covenant that He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.  (Deuteronomy 8:18 ESV)

“God will make this happen, for He who calls you is faithful.” (1 Thessalonians 5:24 NLT)

The Young women will dance for joy, and the men—old and young—will turn their mourning into joy.  I will comfort them and exchange their sorrow for rejoicing.  (Jeremiah 31:13 CSB)

A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot. -(Proverbs 14:30 ESV)

I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. –(Psalm 119:93 ESV)

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.  (Proverbs 12:25 ESV)

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” – (Proverbs 22:6 ESV)

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” – (Proverbs 17:22 ESV)

“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” –(Philippians 4:13 NKJV)

“Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law.”- (Romans 13:10 NLT)

“Choose for yourselves today whom you will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” -(Joshua 24:15 NASB)

“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” –(1 Corinthians 13:13 ESV)

“But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You: Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them:  Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You.” – (Psalm 5:11 NKJV)

The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime; And His song will be with me in the night, A prayer to the God of my life.-(Psalm 42:8 NKJV)

Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God?  You are not your own, for you were bought with a price.  So glorify God in your body.– (1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NKJV)

Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.– (Psalm 37:4 NKJV)

BE NOT WISE IN YOUR OWN EYES; fear the Lord and turn away from evil,  It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.-  (Proverbs 3:7-8 NKJV)

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.-  Romans 12:12 (NKJV)

For you were bought with a price.  So glorify God in your body.– (1 Corinthians 6:20 NKJV)

The faithful love of the Lord never ends!  His mercies never cease.-  (Lamentations 3:22 NKJV)

That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear.  Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?-  (Matthew 6:25 NKJV)

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.  The world and all its people belong to Him.-  (Psalm 24:1 NKJV)

Every word of God proves trust.  He is a shield to all who come to Him for protection.  -(Proverbs 30:5 NKJV)

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights… (James 1:17 NKJV)

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.  -(Hebrews 13:8 NKJV)

He is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think.  -(Ephesians 3:20 NKJV)

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”  Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.  -(2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV)

Who does great things beyond searching out, and marvelous things beyond number.  -(Job 9:10 NKJV)

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body.  And be thankful.  -(Colossians 3:15 NKJV)

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.  Not as the world gives do I give to you.  Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.  -(John 14:27)

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.  -(Hebrews 13:8 NKJV)

He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.  By His wounds you have been healed.  -(1 Peter 2:24)

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him.  -(James 1:12 NKJV)

Study this Book of Instruction continually.  Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it.  Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.  -(Joshua 1:8 NKJV)

For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield.  -(Psalm 5:12 NKJV)

You go before me and follow me.  You place your hand of blessing on my head.  -(Psalm 139:5 NKJV)

Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father’s Son, in truth and love.  -(2 John 1:3 NKJV)

Behold God is my helper, the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.-  (Psalm 54:4 NKJV)

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.  -(Colossians 3:14 NKJV)

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. -(Matthew 6:33 NKJV)

He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.  -(Psalm 91:15 NKJV)

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.  -(Proverbs 16:9 NJKV)

The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime; And His song will be with me in the night, A prayer to the God of my life.  -(Psalm 42:8 NKJV)

The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime; And His song will be with me in the night, A prayer to the God of my life.  -(Psalm 42:8 NKJV)

When doubts filled my mind, Your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.  -(Psalm 94:19 NKJV)

And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”  -(Acts 16:31 NKJV)

You go before me and follow me.  You place your hand of blessing on my head.  -(Psalm 139:5 NKJV)

Remember the wondrous works that He has done, His miracles, and the judgments He uttered.  -(Psalm 105:5 NKJV)

How precious are your thoughts about me, O God.  They cannot be numbered.   (Psalm 139:17 NKJV)

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.  -(James 1:17 NKJV)

The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exalts, and with my song I give thanks to Him.  -(Psalm 28:7 NKJV)

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.  I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.  -(John 10:10 NKJV)

He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.    -(Psalm 91:4 NKJV)

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.   -(James 1:5 NKJV)

And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.  -(Philippians 4:19 NKJV)

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.  -(Numbers 6:24-26 NKJV)

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.  It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.  -(Proverbs 3:7-8 NKJV)

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.  -(Philippians 4:13 NKJV)

God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. -(1 Corinthians 1:9 NJKV)

Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to the body.  -(Proverbs 16:24 NKJV)

“Remember sometimes healing is more of a process than an event.” – Marilyn Hickey

And I am certain that God who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.  -(Philippians 1:6 NKJV)

Being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.  (Ephesians 4:3 NKJV)

I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything.  I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.  -(Philippians 4:12 NKJV)

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.  (Colossians 3:23 NKJV)