There’s no better way to kick off the new year than digging into the Bible! We can find many verses that can encourage and inspire us as we look at this new year. We shared 25 of the best verses that tell us about the hope that we can find in God for being refreshed and renewed in 2023.
Click HERE for all 25 verses for Christianity.com
We pray that your holiday is extra special this year. May you find time to spend with loved ones and celebrate the many blessings of your life.
We wanted to share a list of powerful bible verses that focus on thankfulness. Take a moment to allow the Word of God to pour over you today and throughout the holiday season.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at WNZR. We are thankful for YOU!
Click HERE to see 50 Thanksgiving Bible Verses compiled by biblestudytools.com
We are so thankful for you! Today on the Morning Thing we shared “35 Best Bible Verses About Thanksgiving and Gratitude” Keep these verses with you so you never forget to thank God for the amazing things he has done in you and through you. To read the full article click HERE.
Here are some verses we shared…
Today we discussed the the topic of disappointment. We know that everyone encounters disappointment at one time or another so we though we could help you with, “How to Deal with Disappointment: 12 Helpful Steps.” Thanks to Positivity Blog for this wonderful article!
Some of the first steps are…
To read the whole article click HERE.
We also shared “10 Powerful Scriptures on Disappointment.” We want to bring God into every aspect of life so what better way than to see what scripture says about disappointment. Thank you to Pray With Confidence for this amazing article. Here are some of the verses we shared!
1. Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
2. John 14:1-3 – “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”
To read all 10 verses click HERE.
On Tuesday’s show, The Morning Thing faced election day by digging into the Bible. What does the bible have to say on Unity?
We encourage you to spend some time reading these bible verses. We pray that they can provide some insight and encouragement as we face today, tomorrow and the future of our country.
This complication of verses is provided by biblestudytools.com
(from https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/unity-bible-verses/)
Bible Verses About Unity – God calls his people to live in unity with one another, so it is important to make every effort to live together in harmony with everyone. Regardless of beliefs and differences, God commands us to do all in love. We have gathered this collection of Bible verses about unity to inspire you toward hope for the future.
Life is messy, relationships are messy. Times of stress can strain relationships and we end up hurting each other and destroying the unity we have worked hard for. Satan’s goal is to destroy our unity. Let’s fight together toward living in peace and harmony. God has given us the ability to be patient, kind, and loving through actions and words. Scriptures remind us that it is our responsibility as Christians to lead the way for unity among all nations and people.
1 Corinthians 1:10
10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.
2 Corinthians 13:11
11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
Acts 4:32
32 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.
John 13:35
35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Philippians 2:2
2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.
Philippians 2:3
3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.
Romans 14:19
19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Matthew 18:19-20
19 “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
Ephesians 4:11-13
11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
Colossians 3:13-14
13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
John 17:23
23 I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.
Psalm 133:1
1 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
Ephesians 4:1-6
1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
1 Peter 3:8
8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.
1 John 4:12
12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
Ephesians 4:3
3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Romans 12:16
16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Philippians 2:1
1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion.
Ephesians 1:10
10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.
2 Chronicles 30:12
12 Also in Judah the hand of God was on the people to give them unity of mind to carry out what the king and his officials had ordered, following the word of the LORD.
Ephesians 2:14
14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.
Romans 12:4
4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function.
A Prayer for Unity: God, We need you. Some days feel so broken and uncertain. We’re hurting, we’re struggling, and we’re aware, more than ever, of our own weaknesses, and of the dark forces that constantly surround us, fighting to gain ground in our lives and families. We choose to stand our ground today and say, “no more.” We ask for your help to set aside our differences and look to the greater cause, the cause of Christ. We ask that you would help us to truly live a life of love. We ask that you surround this country and cover us with your mighty hand. We pray for unity in our land, that in spite of our differences, we would be willing to stand strong together and live out our days with compassion and grace. Remind us to live aware, to redeem the time, listen to your words, and be willing to make a difference in this land. Give us courage to speak out. Amen.
Bible Gateway, the world’s most-visited Christian website, released its list of the most popular Bible verses in the world and by country, based on 1.5 billion page-views and over 150 million unique visitors.
Here are the top 10 most popular Bible verses in the United States. The beautiful pictures from www.elijahnotes.com (https://www.elijahnotes.com/the-10-most-popular-bible-verses-in-the-united-states/2/)
10. Philippians 4:7
9. Proverbs 3:6
8. Romans 12:2
7. Psalm 23:4
6. Proverbs 3:5
5. Philippians 4:6
4. Romans 8:28
3. Philippians 4:13
2. Jeremiah 29:11
1. John 3:16
Today for Friday Favorites, Marcy and Hunter shared their favorite bible verse highlighting a fruit of the Spirit.
Marcy picked JOY – Romans 15:13
Romans 15:13 New International Version (NIV)
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Hunter picked PATIENCE – James 1:19
James 1:19 New International Version (NIV)
19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
Click HERE to hear them talk about these powerful bible verses!
“When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you. Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”Psalm 73: 21-26
National Get Out of the Doghouse Day is celebrated on the third Monday in July. On the Morning Thing, we shared some tips for how to get out of the doghouse. Click HERE and HERE. And because of God’s grace, with Christ, we are never really in the doghouse. Click HERE for some Bible verses about Grace. As always, thanks for listening!
Today on the Morning Thing, we talked about some encouraging Bible verses that we hope will get you through whatever it is you may be struggling with. Just remember, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor foresake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6) To read the verses, click HERE. As always, thanks for listening!
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