Choose Peace
Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.—Titus 3:1–2 (NIV)
They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion.—Psalm 84:7 (NIV)
The next time you feel overwhelmed with tasks or emotions, turn to this verse and remind yourself that God is taking you “from strength to strength.” He is building you up and making you your best.
Dear God, Your Word pierces the deepest parts of my soul. You give me hope and lift my burdens. I grow from strength to strength.
Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.—Titus 3:1–2 (NIV)
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.—Ephesians 6:10 (NIV)
And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.—Matthew 6:28 (NIV)