Topic

Making Time For God

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Matthew 6:33

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Colossians 3:17

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Luke 5:15–16

But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. — read the full passage →

Ecclesiastes 3:1–10

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: — read the full passage →

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Hosea 10:12

Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pray without ceasing.

2 Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Psalms 46:10

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Psalms 62:5

My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

Matthew 22:1–14

And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, — read the full passage →

Ephesians 5:15–17

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, — read the full passage →

1 Chronicles 16:11

Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Psalms 42:1

As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.

2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

James 1:19

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Proverbs 1:20–33

Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 6:4–9

Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord: — read the full passage →

Psalms 90:12

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

Psalms 90:4

For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.

Job 23:12

Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

Ecclesiastes 3:11

He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Proverbs 27:1

Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

Psalms 119:1–176

Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. — read the full passage →

Matthew 7:23

And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Psalms 119:11

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Psalms 62:8

Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

Philippians 4:6–8

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 6:2

(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)

Mark 1:35

And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

Psalms 31:14–15

But I trusted in thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my God. — read the full passage →

James 1:5

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Romans 12:2

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Luke 14:28

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

Joshua 1:8

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Luke 1:37

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Matthew 14:23

And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.

Matthew 6:19–21

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: — read the full passage →

John 9:4

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

Proverbs 20:4

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

1 Corinthians 10:31

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Revelation 22:12

And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

Proverbs 3:5–6

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. — read the full passage →

Colossians 4:6

Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Ephesians 5:15–16

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, — read the full passage →

Proverbs 20:13

Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

Psalms 55:22

Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

James 4:13–15

Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: — read the full passage →

Philippians 4:6

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

1 Corinthians 10:13

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Mark 6:31

And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

Isaiah 41:10

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

2 Peter 3:8

But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

2 Timothy 3:16–17

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 1:7

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Mark 1:15

And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

Matthew 26:40

And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

Ecclesiastes 3:1–2

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: — read the full passage →

Psalms 139:16

Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.

Psalms 90:1–17

Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. — read the full passage →

Philippians 2:2

Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

Isaiah 26:3

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Proverbs 16:9

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

Galatians 6:10

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Galatians 4:4

But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,

Malachi 3:6

For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Psalms 104:19

He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.

Psalms 31:15

My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.

1 Corinthians 9:23

And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.

1 John 2:17

And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

2 Peter 3:8–9

But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. — read the full passage →

Romans 13:11

And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Matthew 24:36

But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Psalms 37:1–40

Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. — read the full passage →

Revelation 1:1

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

James 4:14

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

2 Corinthians 5:9–10

Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 12:1–31

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. — read the full passage →

John 1:1

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Matthew 25:14–30

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 21:5

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

1 Chronicles 22:19

Now set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the Lord God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the Lord.

James 4:8

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

Philippians 4:19

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 4:18

While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Acts 17:26

And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;

John 16:13

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Luke 19:44

And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.

Psalms 39:4–5

Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am. — read the full passage →

Luke 10:38–42

Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. — read the full passage →

Mark 1:14–15

Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, — read the full passage →

Proverbs 6:6–8

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: — read the full passage →

Luke 24:13–35

And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. — read the full passage →

Luke 12:13–21

And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. — read the full passage →

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