Andy's Inspiration Box

Hebrews 2:13 New Century Version (NCV) 13  He also says, “I will trust in God.” Isaiah 8:17 And he also says, “I am here, and with me are the children God has given me.”  Isaiah 8:18

“To this John replied, “A person can receive only what is given them from heaven.”   John 3:27 A three year-old child grabbed the toy and screamed, “Mine!” Her Sunday school teacher gave her a stern look. “Sarah, did you bring that from home or does it belong to the church?” “It belongs here. But it’s still mine.” Tearfully, she pouted and turned away, the toy tight against her torso. As I observed this scene, I asked myself if I slip into the same attitude when it comes to what God have given me. Whether it is a small denomination bill from my purse handed to the beggar on the street, or the check I place in the offering plate, the meal I share with friends from my cupboard, or my talent in writing or speaking…it has been gifted to me by my gracious Lord, the creator of all. I may think I have “earned my pay,” but God gives me each sunrise-day to go to work and the physical and mental ability to do my job. He forgives my sins, having paid for them on the cross. He lov...

Matthew 6:33   But more than anything else, put God’s work first and do what he wants. Then the other things will be yours as well.

Isaiah 49:8-12 The Message (MSG) 8-12  God   also says: “When the time’s ripe, I answer you.      When victory’s due, I help you. I form you and use you      to reconnect the people with me, To put the land in order,      to resettle families on the ruined properties. I tell prisoners, ‘Come on out. You’re free!’      and those huddled in fear, ‘It’s all right. It’s safe now.’ There’ll be foodstands along all the roads,      picnics on all the hills— Nobody hungry, nobody thirsty,      shade from the sun, shelter from the wind, For the Compassionate One guides them,      takes them to the best springs. I’ll make all my mountains into roads,      turn them into a superhighway. Look: These coming from far countries,      and those, out of the north, These streaming in from the west,  ...

"Grace lets those whose messes and wounds are many — simply see Jesus and Him only." - Ann Voskamp

Step out on the waves That would crush you! Step out in the storm That would hush you! And you will find, As you touch the crest You feared so much, And walk on its breast, There was One walking there, The whole night through, Walking, watching, Waiting - FOR YOU! - Springs in the Valley (January 28)

Ephesians 6:12-13 King James Version (KJV) 12  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13  Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

"Link your hope not to problem solving in this life but to the promise of an eternity of problem-free life in heaven. Instead of seeking perfection in the fallen world, pour your energy into seeking Me: the Perfect One." - (Jesus Calling - January 26)

James 4:10 King James Version (KJV) 10  Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

"God never gives guidance for two steps at a time. I must take one step, and then I receive light for the next." - Springs (Jan 26)

Isaiah 41:21 King James Version (KJV) 21  Produce your cause, saith the L ord ; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob.

Deuteronomy 32:1-2 English Standard Version (ESV) 32 “Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak, and let the earth hear the words of my mouth. 2 May my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, like gentle rain upon the tender grass, and like showers upon the herb."

"Can you count God faithful when only the still small voice speaks?" - Springs (Jan 24)

"If you have taken hold of the plow, hold on until the field is finished." - Springs in the Valley (January 23)

"When you realize that what you have, you will lose — you win real eyes. You win grateful joy." - Ann Voskamp 

"A ball in Michael Jordan’s hands produced 6 championship rings. A paint brush in Michelangelo’s hands produced famous paintings. A rod in Moses’ hands parted the Red Sea. A sling shot and one stone in David’s hands killed a giant. Nails in Jesus hands produced salvation for the world. All of these men impacted the history of the world. What is in your hands? What can you use today to impact the world around you?" - Mary Pinckney

Psalm 50:14 Give an offering to show thanks to God. Give God Most High what you have promised.

Jeremiah 6:16 Good News Translation (GNT) 16  The   Lord   said to his people, “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths and where the best road is. Walk in it, and you will live in peace.”

James 1:2-3 New Century Version (NCV) Faith and Wisdom 2  My brothers and sisters, when you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy,  3  because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you patience.

"We can believe God to be good without needing to define specifically just how his goodness is working out. We can trust him with our future without anticipating what that future might be. We don’t have to know exactly what he is doing to be able to get in on it and embrace it and delight in it." - David Reay

Matthew 6:34 The Message (MSG) 34  “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes. To commit the past to a gracious and merciful God, and the future to a wise and powerful God is to be free to embrace the present moment. To experience God as he is rather than be haunted by what might have been or what might be. The past has gone, the future is yet to come. We are thus left with today, the only day in which we may find Jesus. - David Reay

" When we exchange false, painful stories for God’s truer, better ones―over time we also change our emotions, our moods, our personalities, and the outcome of our very lives."  - Becky Johnson & Rachel Randolph (aholyexperience.com)

Psalms 30:12 GNB So I will not be silent; I will sing praise to you. Lord , you are my God, I will give you thanks for ever.

Matthew 21:21 New Century Version (NCV) 21  Jesus answered,  “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will be able to do what I did to this tree and even more. You will be able to say to this mountain, ‘Go, fall into the sea.’ And if you have faith, it will happen.

" March on. Do not tarry. To go forward is to move toward perfection. March on, and fear not the thorns, or the sharp stones on life's path."  -  Khalil Gibran

Psalms 19:1-6 GNB How clearly the sky reveals God's glory! How plainly it shows what he has done! Each day announces it to the following day; each night repeats it to the next. No speech or words are used, no sound is heard; yet their message goes out to all the world and is heard to the ends of the earth. God made a home in the sky for the sun; it comes out in the morning like a happy bridegroom, like an athlete eager to run a race. It starts at one end of the sky and goes across to the other. Nothing can hide from its heat.

1 John 5:20 English Standard Version (ESV) 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

"The answer to anxiety is the adoration of Christ." - Ann Voskamp

John 12:35-36 NIV Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going. Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light.” When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.

Psalm 27:7 Lord ,  hear   me  when I call; have  me rcy and answer  me .

Psalms 119:129-136 GNB Your teachings are wonderful; I obey them with all my heart. The explanation of your teachings gives light and brings wisdom to the ignorant. In my desire for your commands I pant with open mouth. Turn to me and have mercy on me as you do on all those who love you. As you have promised, keep me from falling; don't let me be overcome by evil. Save me from those who oppress me, so that I may obey your commands. Bless me with your presence and teach me your laws. My tears pour down like a river, because people do not obey your law.

Psalm 4:6-7 English Standard Version (ESV) 6 There are many who say, “Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O Lord!” 7 You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.

Jeremiah 17:7-8 New Century Version (NCV) 7  “But the person who trusts in the  Lord  will be blessed.      The  Lord  will show him that he can be trusted. 8  He will be strong, like a tree planted near water      that sends its roots by a stream. It is not afraid when the days are hot;      its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year when no rain comes;      it always produces fruit.

1 Peter 1:3 New Century Version (NCV) We Have a Living Hope 3  Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In God’s great mercy he has caused us to be born again into a living hope, because Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

2 Peter 1:3-4 Living Bible (TLB) 3  For as you know him better, he will give you, through his great power, everything you need for living a truly good life: he even shares his own glory and his own goodness with us!   4  And by that same mighty power he has given us all the other rich and wonderful blessings he promised; for instance, the promise to save us from the lust and rottenness all around us, and to give us his own character.

2 Samuel 7:28  NIV 28   O Sovereign LORD, you are God! Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant.

Romans 12:12 Living Bible (TLB) 12  Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and prayerful always.

Psalm 146:1-2 Living Bible (TLB) 146  Praise the Lord! Yes, really praise him!   2  I will praise him as long as I live, yes, even with my dying breath.

"Have faith in God. Keep close to Him - His side, His will - and He will teach us the true thing, the right way. Have faith God knows, and that we shall know by and by, why things are as they are." - Springs in the Valley (January 6)

" Let go of all you know Only then can life be found Surrender all you hold Lay it down..." - Third Day (What have you got to lose)

"The only thing a man may be anxious about in this life is whether he is working on God's plan, doing God's work; and if that is so, all the care of everything else is back on God." - Springs in the Valley (January 5)

Romans 4:20-21 English Standard Version (ESV) 20 No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, 21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.

"May you live in such away that if you knew Christ was returning tomorrow - you wouldn't need to change your itinerary for today." - Max Lucado

Romans 12:2 English Standard Version (ESV) 2 Do not be conformed to this world,[a] but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.[b]

Ephesians 2:10 New King James Version (NKJV) 10  For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

"True faith means holding nothing back. It means putting every hope in God's fidelity to His Promises." - Francis Chan

"Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality." -  Jonas Salk

2 Corinthians 5:17 New Living Translation (NLT) 17  This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

Ecclesiastes 3:11English Standard Version (ESV) 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.