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Romans 15:1-7 "Each of us should please our neighbours for their good, to build them up. " Romans 15:2. As we "accept one another" , let us entrust our spiritual growth to God, to the work of His Spirit. And while we daily seek to follow Him, we may create an atmosphere of encouragement for our brothers and sisters in Jesus, as they seek to grow in their faith.

Matthew 10:35-42 "Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it. " Matthew 10:39. Jesus not only taught about sacrifice but He also lived it by giving Himself for us. His death on the cross became the ultimate expression of His love for us.

Matthew 6:5-15 "Your Will be done. " Matthew 6:10. Jesus' disciples often saw that He retreated to lonely places to pray. He told them to ask for their daily needs, forgiveness, and the way out of temptation. In essence, He suggested them to develop an attitude of "surrender". Our God is trustworthy, and will prepare what is good for us

Mathew 14:23-33 "But Jesus immediately said to them : Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid. " Mathew 14:27. One night, Peter and the other disciples were sailing across the Sea of Galilee when a strong storm arose. All of a sudden, Jesus showed up walking on water! This took the disciples by surprise. He reassured them - "Take courage ! It is I. Don't be afraid. " Peter impulsively asked Jesus if he could join Him, and stepped out of the boat, and walked towards Jesus. But he soon lost focus, became aware of the dangerous and humanly impossible circumstances he was in, and started sinking. He cried out, "Lord, save me! ", and Jesus rescued him. Like Peter, we can learn that Jesus is with us, even in the storms of life.

1John 3:19-24 "if our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything . " 1 John 3:20. The Scriptures reveal that "if our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts. " Whatever our hidden shame, God is greater than all of it. Jesus calls us to the healing act of repentance, which sets "...our hearts at rest in his presence. "

Revelation 22:1-5 "No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city. " Revelation 22:3. How incredible to know that God, who loves His children and purchased us with the life of His Son, is preparing such an amazing new home, where He Himself will live with us and be our God.

Titus 2:1-8 "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. " 1 Corinthians 11:1. Paul explained that teaching "sound doctrine" was important, but it didn't need to be talked about only, it needed to be followed with sincerity. Paul wrote that older men and women should be-self controlled, kind, and loving. He said, "In every thing, set them an example by doing what is good...."