“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God so that in due time he may exalt you.”

“Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is Thine.” My brothers and sisters in Christ, we must never boast about what we have, but give God thanks; for we can neither choose it, nor work for it, it does not depend on human will or effort, but on God who shows mercy. Therefore, do not think you are better than you really are; but be honest when evaluating yourself.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. We must use them according to the proportion of this faith. Each one of us possess our own individual gift. Therefore, we do not need to imitate the gift of others. We must focus instead on what we could do well, and as good stewards of the manifold grace of God, use that gift to serve others; to bring God honor and glory.

Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good, and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2

When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peters answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” My brothers and sisters in Christ, are you still in doubt about who your God is? Pray then for your father in heaven to reveal this to you, and he will.

“With loving devotion, You will lead the people You have redeemed; with Your strength You will guide them to Your holy dwelling. God gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.”

“Trust in him at all times you people, pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. He is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. My souls waits silently for God alone, for my expectation is from him, he only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense. I shall not be moved!”

“Many O Lord, are your wonderful #works which you have done, and your thoughts towards us cannot be recounted to you in order. If I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. Oh, that men would praise the Lord for his #goodness, and for his wonderful #works to the children of men!”

I know that my redeemer lives, because, “I waited patiently for the Lord, and he inclined to me and heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock and established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth – #Praise to our God! Many will see it and fear and will trust in the Lord.”

“Those who fear the Lord will never be shaken, they will not be afraid of any evil rumors, their hearts are steadfast, they put their trust in the Lord. Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever. Even in darkness, light dawns for the upright, Hallelujah!”