Motivation

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.

Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. — read the full passage →

not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

Haven’t you known? Haven’t you heard? The everlasting God, Yahweh, The Creator of the ends of the earth, doesn’t faint. He isn’t weary. His understanding is unsearchable. — read the full passage →

Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, — read the full passage →

I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.

Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. — read the full passage →

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

My son, don’t forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

I wish that those who disturb you would cut themselves off.

Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members? — read the full passage →

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men, I wouldn’t be a servant of Christ.

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.”

Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, — read the full passage →

Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

Therefore we don’t faint, but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day. — read the full passage →

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Even so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner repenting.”

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, — read the full passage →

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, — read the full passage →

Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, — read the full passage →

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this,” says Yahweh of Armies, “if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough for.

Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus, — read the full passage →

Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn’t fail. — read the full passage →

He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice, and keep my covenant, then you shall be my own possession from among all peoples; for all the earth is mine;

Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

For in it is revealed God’s righteousness from faith to faith. As it is written, “But the righteous shall live by faith.”

In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, — read the full passage →

I will bless Yahweh at all times. His praise will always be in my mouth. — read the full passage →

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

However, what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ. — read the full passage →

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

For we, through the Spirit, by faith wait for the hope of righteousness. — read the full passage →

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

If you love me, keep my commandments.

He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might. — read the full passage →

One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in Yahweh’s house all the days of my life, to see Yahweh’s beauty, and to inquire in his temple.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.

Arise; for the matter belongs to you, and we are with you. Be courageous, and do it.”

He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away.”

and whatever we ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.

“Come, everyone who thirsts, to the waters! Come, he who has no money, buy, and eat! Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. — read the full passage →

Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

“‘You shall therefore keep all my statutes, and all my ordinances, and do them; that the land, where I am bringing you to dwell, may not vomit you out. — read the full passage →

All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised thereby.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.”

Jesus answered him, “Get behind me Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.’”

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light: — read the full passage →

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, even as I was also fully known.

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Yahweh, your God, is in your midst, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.

See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn’t know us, because it didn’t know him. — read the full passage →

If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses? and though in a land of peace you are secure, yet how will you do in the pride of the Jordan?

I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? — read the full passage →

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own,