Planting on Purpose

“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” — 2 Timothy 1:5

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5

“I am the true vine. My Father is the Gardener. He cuts off every branch joined to me that does not bear fruit. He trims every branch that does not bear fruit. Then it will beat even more fruit.” John 15:1-2

Romans 5:8 (NIV)“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

“When He was insulted, He did not retaliate…” 1 Peter 2:23

“‘Why were you looking for me?’ He asked. ‘Didn’t you know I had to be in My Father’s house?’ But they did not understand what He meant by that.”

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-His good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2

“‘I have the right to do anything,’ you say—but not everything is beneficial. ‘I have the right to do anything’—but I will not be mastered by anything.” 1 Corinthians 6:12

“I am the Lord your God. I take hold of your right hand. I say to you, ‘Do not be afraid. I will help you.’”

Luke 15:20, “While the son was still a long way off, his father saw him.”

Matthew 7:16 “By their fruit you will recognize them…”

Matthew 6:3-4 “But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

“1 Samuel 16:7 says “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

“Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” Luke 2:15

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for our sake, He became poor, so that you by His poverty might become rich.” 2 Corinthians 8:9

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

Luke 1:38 “I serve the Lord…may it happen to me just as you said it would.”

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

“I have the right to do anything, but not everything is beneficial.” 1 Corinthians 6:12

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21

“No one has ever seen God, but the only God, who is at the Father's side, has made him known". John 1:18

“The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man.” Genesis 39:2

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

Proverbs 6:16–19 says, “There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.”

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. “Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” Romans 8:37

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame,and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2

“The first time I was put on trial, no one came to help me. Everyone deserted me. I hope they will be forgiven for it. The Lord stood at my side. He gave me strength to preach the whole message.” 2 Timothy 4:17-16

John 8:32 “Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.”

Luke 19:9, “Jesus said to him, ‘Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham.’”

Matthew 9:36, “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”

“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.” Hebrews 12:28

“I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No man comes to the Father but through me.” John 14:6

“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceable with all.” Romans 12:18

“ He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6

“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’” Psalm 46:10

Philippians 2:3-5 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.”

“You meant it for good.” Genesis 50:20

“You rule over the stormy sea. When its waves rise up, you calm them down.”‭‭Psalm‬ ‭89‬:‭9‬ ‭

“I have given you an example. You should do as I have done for you.”‭‭John‬ ‭13‬:‭15‬

“your eyes saw my body even before it was formed. You planned how many days I would live. You wrote down the number of them in your book before I had lived through even one of them. God, your thoughts about me are priceless. No one can possibly add them all up.”‭‭Psalm‬ ‭139‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭

““Come to me, all you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest. Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls.”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬-‭29‬ ‭

“See what amazing love the Father has given us! Because of it, we are called children of God. And that’s what we really are! The world doesn’t know us because it didn’t know him.”‭‭1 John‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32

Psalm 103:5 says, “He fills his life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”

“Don’t pay back evil with evil. Be careful to do what everyone thinks is right. If possible, live in peace with everyone. Do that as much as you can. My dear friends, don’t try to get even. Leave room for God to show his anger. It is written, “I am the God who judges people. I will pay them back,” (Deuteronomy 32:35) says the Lord.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭17‬-‭19‬

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1

“But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)

In John 17:23 Jesus prays to God, “I will be with them, just as you are in me. This is so that they may be brought together perfectly as one.”

God loved us before we were even formed in the womb. He surrounds us on the daily, protecting us from evil and harm (Psalm 121:1)