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Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. — Joshua 1:8 (NIV)

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Treasures in Jars of Clay (2 Corinthians 4:1-18)

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Treasures in Jars of Clay

1 Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 10We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. 11 For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body. 12 So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.

13 It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” With that same spirit of faith we also believe and therefore speak, 14 because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in his presence. 15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.

16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

2 Corinthians 4:1-18 (NIV)

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Psalm 40

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For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.

1 I waited patiently for the Lord;
    he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
    out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
    and gave me a firm place to stand.
3 He put a new song in my mouth,
    a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the Lord
    and put their trust in him.

4 Blessed is the one
    who trusts in the Lord,
who does not look to the proud,
    to those who turn aside to false gods.
5 Many, Lord my God,
    are the wonders you have done,
    the things you planned for us.
None can compare with you;
    were I to speak and tell of your deeds,
    they would be too many to declare.

6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire—
    but my ears you have opened—
    burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require.
7 Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—
    it is written about me in the scroll.
8 I desire to do your will, my God;
    your law is within my heart.”

9 I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly;
    I do not seal my lips, Lord,
    as you know.
10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart;
    I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help.
I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness
    from the great assembly.

11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, Lord;
    may your love and faithfulness always protect me.
12 For troubles without number surround me;
    my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see.
They are more than the hairs of my head,
    and my heart fails within me.
13 Be pleased to save me, Lord;
    come quickly, Lord, to help me.

14 May all who want to take my life
    be put to shame and confusion;
may all who desire my ruin
    be turned back in disgrace.
15 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!”
    be appalled at their own shame.
16 But may all who seek you
    rejoice and be glad in you;
may those who long for your saving help always say,
    “The Lord is great!”

17 But as for me, I am poor and needy;
    may the Lord think of me.
You are my help and my deliverer;
    you are my God, do not delay.

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God’s Heart For You

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Think of it…
You belong to a God who has no limitations.
He is able to do things for you,
be mighty in you, and bring blessings to you.
His provisions are endless,
His blessings are measureless,
and His generosity is boundless.

All that is in His heart (for you)
flows out in waves of love.
They are sent to touch you, to fill you, and to cover you.
You cannot contain them for they are
more than your mind can imagine,
more than your arms can embrace,
and more than your heart can hold.

Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. Jude 1:24-25

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Proverbs 18

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1 – An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends;
he defies all sound judgment.

2 – A fool finds no pleasure in understanding
but delights in airing his own opinions.

3 – When wickedness comes, so does contempt,
and with shame comes disgrace.

4 – The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters,
but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

5 – It is not good to be partial to the wicked
or to deprive the innocent of justice.

6 – A fool’s lips bring him strife,
and his mouth invites a beating.

7 – A fool’s mouth is his undoing,
and his lips are a snare to his soul.

8 – The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
they go down to a man’s inmost parts.

9 – One who is slack in his work
is brother to one who destroys.

10 – The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and are safe.

11 – The wealth of the rich is their fortified city;
they imagine it an unscalable wall.

12 – Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud,
but humility comes before honor.

13 – He who answers before listening—
that is his folly and his shame.

14 – A man’s spirit sustains him in sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?

15 – The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge;
the ears of the wise seek it out.

16 – A gift opens the way for the giver
and ushers him into the presence of the great.

17 – The first to present his case seems right,
till another comes forward and questions him.

18 – Casting the lot settles disputes
and keeps strong opponents apart.

19 – An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city,
and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

20 – From the fruit of his mouth a man’s stomach is filled;
with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.

21 – The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.

22 – He who finds a wife finds what is good
and receives favor from the LORD.

23 – A poor man pleads for mercy,
but a rich man answers harshly.

24 – A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 18 (NIV)

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