Whatever you ask in prayer . . .

Believe that you will receive it.

Matthew 21:22 (KJV) – and all things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Give God the praise!

You’re supposed to.

Psalm 34:1 (KJV) – I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

God will teach you and lead you the right way.

How’s it working out with your way?

Just let him lead. It’s the best way.

Psalm 32:8 (KJV) – I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

People ask why does bad things happen to good people or even happen at all.

Jesus said, we will have tribulation.

John 16:33 (KJV) – these things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.

We try to be true to our word, yet we fail.

You can always stand on God’s word.

He never fails.

Isaiah 40:8 (KJV) – the grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

Take pleasure when others speak against you for Christ’s sake.

That’s when you’re really strong.

II Corinthians 12:10 (KJV) – therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

When we call ourselves hating others, we’re not hating man, we’re hating God.

I Thessalonians 4:8 (KJV) – he therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.

You are tried every day of your life.

It is you who will determine if you will pass the test to the flesh or to the Spirit.

God won’t pass it for you.

Galatians 6:8 (KJV) – for he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

Words of anger makes the other person angry.

Words of love turns away anger.

Proverbs 15:1 (KJV) – a soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Love others like you love yourself.

God is not asking. He’s telling.

Galatians 5:14 (KJV) – for all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.