May The sacrifice not be in vain
Psalms 33:12 NIV Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.
Live as Free People
Matthew 11:28-30 NIV “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
- Acceptance of others
- Acceptance of ourselves
- What we want at any cost…
28 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
So what should we do?
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV16 Rejoice always,
- Philippians 4:4-5 NIV Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
17 pray continually,
- Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.