Everyone in our society has different views of what they believe in. We may not all be a specific religion: Catholic, Lutheran, Orthodox, Methodist, Jewish, etc. but, what we all have in common is faith in a higher being. We believe in a superior being that created us and gave up his life to save us from sin. Being that this is true we are all one word, CHRISTIANS. As Christians I believe it is our duty and responsibility to always keep God close to us and in our hearts no matter where life may take us. Never stray away from Him even though you may be experiencing difficulties, struggles, and obstacles. God can only help us through those struggles, He does not make it worse. We should always have time to remember God and these 15 quotes I came up with are a quick word that you can say throughout your busy day to keep God close to your heart and never have any excuses not to.
1. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” -Philippians 4:13
Every time before a match, my tennis team and I would get in a big circle and recite this quote. You can also say it whenever you are feeling down and need to get through your day. It strengthens you and gives you confidence to give it your all and win for the team. I suggest you do it sometime or recruit your sports team to say it before every game.
2. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” -Proverbs 3:5-6
Whenever you need guidance in life and are lost trust in God to take you down the right path, don’t do it all on your own.
3. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Josh 1:9
Don’t be afraid to take chances and live your life to the fullest because we are only on earth for a short period of time, God will help us through it.
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4. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” -1 Petitions 5:7
When you are stressed out and have burdens in life petition we never think to petition our problems up to God. But, He loves and cares for us and will always help us get through them.
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.” -Hebrews 13:55.
Sometimes when I get caught up into material things or doing too many things for myself I may recite or read this and think to myself, “Is it really worth buying all these things and putting them first over God?” In the end we won’t have those things in heaven and they aren’t worth anything but what is worth something is our love for God and our entrance into heaven.
6. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." -Isaiah 41:10
God helps us through every situation even though we may not feel like He is there, he is always watching over and guiding us.
7. “If you believe, you will get anything you ask for in prayer." -Matthew 21:22
Always think positive and believe in God, sometimes we all stray into negativity because we may think God is not answering our prayers. But He always does, sometimes they may just be in mysterious ways so never stop believing.
8. “In all the work you are doing, work the best you can. Work like you are working for the Lord, not for people.” -Colossians 3:23
Never slack off at what you are doing. Sometimes we may be lazy or tired but just give it your all and do your best. Not just for yourself but for God. Like Michael Jordan says in this quote, "It doesn't matter if you win as long as you give everything in your heart." That is what God wants and expects of us.
9. “But the Lord is faithful. He will give you strength and protect you from the Evil One (the devil).” -2 Thessalonians 3:3
Sometimes we stray off into the wrong path and take a turn onto a destructive road but if we have faith, belief, love, hope, peace and joy God will protect us from the devilish ways and make miracles happen.
10. “Don’t worry about anything. But pray and ask God for everything you need. And when you pray, always give thanks. And God’s peace will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. That peace which God gives is so great that we cannot understand it.” -Philippians 4:6-7
Sometimes we don’t stop to pray and thank God everyday. It is worth setting aside five minutes each day just to relax and meditate on God.
11. “He must become more and more important. And I must become less important.” -John 3:30
Sometimes we become selfish and to caught up into ourselves and stray away from God. When that happens we have to realize that and put him before ourselves again.
12. “But the Lord said to me, ‘My grace (kindness) is enough for you. When you are weak, then my power is made perfect in you.’ So I am very happy to boast about my weaknesses. Then Christ's power can live in me.” -2 Corinthians 12:9
When you are feeling down and weak God is there to strengthen and give us life again.
13. “God heals their broken hearts and bandages their wounds. God counts the stars and knows the name of each and every one. Our Master is very great. He is very powerful. There is no limit to the things he knows.” -Psalm 147:3-5
Never feel alone or unloved, God is always there. God never forgets us even when we feel like He is not watching over us He always is. He is our father in this world who created us in his image and likeness, always remember that.
14. "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." -Psalm 46:1
When I am upset or down God is my escape. I pray to him and he gives me strength to continue on.
15. "Treat others the same way you want them to treat you." -Luke 6:31
Sometimes it is hard to follow this rule but just remember the golden rule and your life will be golden.
