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- Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.”

➤ God empowers us to pursue even the boldest dreams.

- Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good... we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

➤ Perseverance is key to achieving godly goals.

- James 1:12 – “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial... they will receive the crown of life.”

➤ Determination leads to divine reward.

- Romans 5:3–4 – “Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”

➤ Trials shape us into people of hope.

- Isaiah 40:31 – “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength... they will run and not grow weary.”

➤ Determination is sustained by divine strength.

- Psalm 73:26 – “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart...”

➤ Even when we’re weak, God holds us steady.

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- Psalm 118:24 – “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

➤ Every day is a canvas for joy.

- Ecclesiastes 9:7 – “Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do.”

➤ Joy is woven into the ordinary moments of life.

- Galatians 5:22 – “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace...”

➤ Joy is evidence of God alive in us.

small things we should appreciate more

the chirping of birds in the early morning

the way the sun shines through the trees

nature after it just rained

constantly learning new things every day

libraries, bookshops, bakeries and coffeeshops

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- Isaiah 43:18–19 – “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”

➤ God invites us to release old burdens and embrace new beginnings.

- Philippians 3:13–14 – “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal...”

➤ Forward motion is a sign of spiritual maturity.

- Psalm 103:12 – “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”

➤ God’s forgiveness is complete and liberating.

- Romans 8:1 – “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

➤ Guilt has no hold when grace reigns.

- Romans 15:4 – “Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us...”

➤ Our history holds lessons that shape our faith.

- Proverbs 4:7 – “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”

➤ Even painful memories can become wisdom.

“Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means it no longer controls our lives”

— Anuprita

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- 1 Timothy 6:10 – “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil...”

➤ Money itself isn’t evil—but obsession with it can lead us astray.

- Matthew 6:24 – “You cannot serve both God and money.”

➤ Our hearts must choose what truly rules us.

- Ecclesiastes 5:10 – “Whoever loves money never has enough...”

➤ Chasing wealth can leave us spiritually empty.

Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.”

➤ God provides abundantly—not just materially, but in every way.

- Matthew 6:31–33 – “Do not worry... your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom... and all these things will be given to you.”

➤ Provision flows from trust and alignment with God’s heart.

- Psalm 37:25 – “I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.”

➤ God’s faithfulness spans generations.

- Hebrews 13:5 – “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’”

➤ Contentment is rooted in God’s presence, not possessions.

- 1 Timothy 6:6–8 – “Godliness with contentment is great gain... if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.”

➤ Simplicity and gratitude bring peace.

- Proverbs 30:8–9 – “Give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.”

➤ A prayer for balance and dependence on God

You’re not depressed. You just need $250,000 in your bank account.

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- Hebrews 12:1–2 – “Let us throw off everything that hinders... and let us run with perseverance... fixing our eyes on Jesus.”

➤ Distractions slow us down—focus fuels endurance.

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- Ephesians 5:15–16 – “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”

➤ Time is a gift—use it with intention.

- James 4:14 – “You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”

➤ Life is fleeting—don’t waste it.

- Jeremiah 7:24 – “They followed the stubborn inclinations of their evil hearts. They went backward and not forward.”

➤ Wandering thoughts can lead us away from God’s path.

- Ecclesiastes 5:7 – “Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore fear God.”

➤ Daydreaming without purpose can lead to spiritual emptiness.

- Philippians 4:8 – “Whatever is true... noble... pure... lovely... think about such things.”

➤ Daydreams can be holy when they dwell on what’s good.

- Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.”

➤ Anchoring your thoughts in God brings peace.

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Proverbs 14:15 – “The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.”

➤ Prudence means thinking before acting

- Proverbs 13:16 – “All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.”

➤ Wise choices come from informed hearts.

- Proverbs 22:3 – “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.”

➤ Prudence helps us avoid unnecessary harm.

- Proverbs 12:16 – “Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.”

➤ Prudence brings peace and emotional maturity.

- Proverbs 15:5 – “A fool spurns his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.”

➤ Listening and learning are marks of a prudent heart.

- Proverbs 12:23 – “A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.”

➤ Prudence knows when to speak and when to stay silent.

“Don’t let the same dog bite you twice.”

— Chuck Berry

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- Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind...”

➤ Renewal begins with what we allow to shape our thoughts.

- Ezekiel 36:26 – “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”

➤ A tender, responsive heart replaces one that’s hardened by pain or sin

- 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

➤ A changed heart leads to a changed life.

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- Matthew 18:3 – “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”

➤ Jesus calls us to embrace innocence, trust, and humility.

- Matthew 19:14 – “Let the little children come to Me... for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

➤ Children are cherished in God’s kingdom.

- 1 Peter 2:2 – “Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.”

➤ Spiritual growth begins with childlike hunger for truth.

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- Jeremiah 17:5 – “This is what the Lord says: ‘Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord.’”

➤ Trusting in people more than God leads to spiritual imbalance.

- Exodus 20:3 – “You shall have no other gods before Me.”

➤ Obsession with someone can become a form of idolatry.

- 1 Corinthians 10:14 – “Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.”

➤ We’re called to guard our hearts from anything that replaces God.

- Colossians 3:2 – “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”

➤ Our deepest focus should be on eternal truths, not temporary attachments.

Marcel Proust, from a letter featured in The Selected Letters of Marcel Proust

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- Exodus 25:8 – “Then have them make a sanctuary for Me, and I will dwell among them.”

➤ God desires to dwell with His people in sacred space.

- Psalm 99:9 – “Exalt the Lord our God and worship at His holy mountain, for the Lord our God is holy.”

➤ Worship transforms places into holy ground

- 1 Corinthians 3:16 – “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?”

➤ The church is not just a place—it’s a people filled with God’s presence.

- Ephesians 2:19–20 – “You are... members of His household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone.”

➤ Churches are spiritual homes built on truth and unity.

- Psalm 84:1 – “How lovely is Your dwelling place, Lord Almighty!”

➤ The temple was cherished as a place of beauty and connection.

- 2 Chronicles 7:15–16 – “Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place... My Name will be there forever.”

➤ God consecrated the temple as a sacred space.

Im not religious but cathedrals are so beautiful

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- Psalm 37:23 – “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way.”

➤ God delights in guiding us toward meaningful encounters.

- Ephesians 1:11 – “In Him we were also chosen... according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will.”

➤ Nothing is random—every meeting can serve His purpose.

- Ruth 2:3 – “As it turned out, she was working in a field belonging to Boaz...”

➤ What seemed like chance was actually divine setup for love and legacy.

- Esther 4:14 – “...And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”

➤ You may be in someone’s life—or they in yours—for a divine reason.

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- Galatians 5:22–23 – “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”

- Proverbs 15:1 – “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

- Ephesians 5:20 – “Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything...”

➤ Worship isn’t just singing—it’s a lifestyle of thanks.

- Colossians 4:2 – “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”

➤ Thankfulness keeps us spiritually alert and relationally grounded

- Philippians 4:6 – “Do not be anxious about anything... with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

➤ Gratitude is the antidote to anxiety.

- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

➤ Gratitude isn’t just for good days—it’s a posture for every season.

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- John 3:19 – “This is the judgment: the Light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the Light, because their deeds were evil.”

➤ A direct warning that choosing sin over truth is a spiritual decision.

- Isaiah 5:20 – “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness...”

➤ A powerful rebuke of moral confusion and distortion.

- Colossians 1:13 – “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son.”

➤ God doesn’t abandon us—He calls us out of darkness.

- Acts 26:18 – “To open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God...”

➤ The gospel is a call to spiritual awakening and freedom.

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- 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 – “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit... You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”

➤ This verse reminds us that caring for our body is a spiritual responsibility.

- Romans 12:1 – “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”

➤ Our physical life is part of our worship.

- 3 John 1:2 – “I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.”

➤ God desires wellness for both body and soul.

- Proverbs 3:7–8 – “Fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.”

➤ Spiritual wisdom leads to physical well-being.

- Proverbs 23:20–21 – “Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat...”

➤ Moderation and self-awareness are part of honoring our bodies.

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- Ephesians 5:25 – “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her.”

➤ A call to sacrificial, selfless love.

- Colossians 3:19 – “Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.”

➤ Love must be gentle and kind.

- 1 Peter 3:7 – “Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect... so that nothing will hinder your prayers.”

➤ Respect and understanding are spiritual responsibilities.

- 1 Corinthians 11:3 – “...the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man...”

➤ Leadership is rooted in submission to Christ.

- Genesis 2:24 – “...a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”

➤ Marriage is a deep, spiritual union.

- Ecclesiastes 4:9 – “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.”

➤ Partnership brings strength and fruitfulness.

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- Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

➤ He’s not distant—He’s right there when we need Him most.

- Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

➤ His name alone is a place of safety.

- Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon formed against you shall prosper...”

➤ God’s protection isn’t passive—it’s powerful.

- Psalm 91:4 – “He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge...”

➤ A tender image of divine shelter.

- 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”

➤ His protection is spiritual and enduring.