Andy's Inspiration Box

Deuteronomy 28:13 New King James Version (NKJV) 13  And the Lord will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you heed the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observe them.

Philippians 1:20 English Standard Version (ESV) 20 A s it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.

"There is always hope because there is always prayer." - Max Lucado

Psalm 145:15-16 English Standard Version (ESV) 15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. 16 You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing.

Psalm 4:6-8 The Message (MSG) 6-7  Why is everyone hungry for more ? “More, more,” they say. “More, more.” I have God’s more-than-enough, More joy in one ordinary day 7-8  Than they get in all their shopping sprees. At day’s end I’m ready for sound sleep, For you, God , have put my life back together.

Joshua 1:9 New Living Translation (NLT) 9  This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the  Lord  your God is with you wherever you go.”

"Blessed is that life which is so thoroughly rooted down into the life of God that it can feel and know that, though time moves slowly in long drawn-out tests and trials. God's tides move steadily on in accomplishing His glorious purposes." - Springs in the Valley (August 27)

Romans 12:4-5 New International Version (NIV) 4  For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function,   5  so in Christ we, though many, form one body,  and each member belongs to all the others.

1 John 3:2-3 New International Version (NIV) 2  Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, [ a ] we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. 3  All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.

Isaiah 42:6-7 New International Version (NIV) 6  “I, the  Lord , have called  you in righteousness;      I will take hold of your hand. I will keep  you and will make you      to be a covenant  for the people      and a light  for the Gentiles, 7  to open eyes that are blind,      to free  captives from prison      and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.

Psalm 25:14-15 New International Version (NIV) 14  The Lord confides in those who fear him;      he makes his covenant known to them. 15  My eyes are ever on the Lord ,      for only he will release my feet from the snare.

Mark 5:36 New Century Version (NCV) 36  But Jesus paid no attention to what they said. He told the synagogue leader,  “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

Psalm 94:18-19 New Century Version (NCV) 18  I said, “I am about to fall,”      but,  Lord , your love kept me safe. 19  I was very worried,      but you comforted me and made me happy.

John 21: 20-23 MSG "Turning his head, Peter noticed the disciple Jesus loved following right behind. When Peter noticed him, he asked Jesus, “Master, what’s going to happen to him ?” Jesus said, “If I want him to live until I come again, what’s that to you? You—follow me.” That is how the rumor got out among the brothers that this disciple wouldn’t die. But that is not what Jesus said. He simply said, “If I want him to live until I come again, what’s that to you?”

2 Corinthians 9:8-11 The Message (MSG) 8-11  God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done. As one psalmist puts it, He throws caution to the winds,      giving to the needy in reckless abandon. His right-living, right-giving ways      never run out, never wear out. This most generous God who gives seed to the farmer that becomes bread for your meals is more than extravagant with you. He gives you something you can then give away, which grows into full-formed lives, robust in God, wealthy in every way, so that you can be generous in every way, producing with us great praise to God.

2 Peter 1:10-11 “Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

"Before God gives a blessing He writes a sentence of death on the means leading up to it!" - Springs in the Valley (August 21)

 "Facts don’t make us bold. Faith makes us bold." - Liz Curtis Higgs

Romans 8:28 The Message (MSG) 26-28  Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don’t know how or what to pray, it doesn’t matter. He does our praying in and for us, making prayer out of our wordless sighs, our aching groans. He knows us far better than we know ourselves, knows our pregnant condition, and keeps us present before God. That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.

"No matter what be our requirements - guidance, spiritual refreshing, physical or temporal needs, God has given us some specific word on which to base our faith. Then, since the promises are definite, should not our prayers be definite? Prayerfully search the Word to find the promise that will fit the case. Prove Him!" - Springs in the Valley (August 19)

Ephesians 6:10-12  The Message (MSG) A Fight to the Finish 10-12  God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is no afternoon athletic contest that we'll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels. " This morning, simply pray through the symbolic pieces of armour and invite the Holy Spirit, the one the Lord sent to be your help, comfort and  strength to walk with you through your day." - Gail Rodgers

"You can see the world standing tall, but to witness the Savior, you have to get on your knees. In meekness, kneel before Jesus." - Max Lucado

"Expect to encounter adversity in your life, remembering that you live in a deeply fallen world. Stop trying to find a way that circumvents difficulties. The main problem with an easy life is that it masks your need for Me. When you became a Christian, I infused My very life into you, empowering you to live on a supernatural plane by depending on Me." - Jesus Calling (August 18)

"When you get into a tight place, and everything goes against you, till it seems as if you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and the time that the tide will turn." - Harriet Beecher Stowe

James 1:12 English Standard Version (ESV) 12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

2 Corinthians 7:1 The Message (MSG) 7  With promises like this to pull us on, dear friends, let’s make a clean break with everything that defiles or distracts us, both within and without. Let’s make our entire lives fit and holy temples for the worship of God.

Psalm 62:5 MSG God, the one and only— I’ll wait as long as he says. Everything I hope for comes from him, so why not? He’s solid rock under my feet, breathing room for my soul, An impregnable castle: I’m set for life.

"Faith is the 'yes' of the heart, a conviction on which one stakes one's life." - Martin Luther

"We are God’s people if we place our trust in Jesus. He doesn't trip us up, he lifts us up and invites us to find our security now and always in him." - David Reay

"It costs to have a vision, but it costs too much to remember only the price." - Springs in the Valley (August 13)

 "Don't put a 'Do not disturb' sign on your life. God wants us to be open to His plan for our lives - what He wants us to do." - Leona Clausing

"Serving God is not an honour that is earned. None of us qualifies for God's service by merit. It is His mercy, not our merit, that enables us to do anything at all for Him." - Mick Brooks

Psalm 119:14-16 The Message (MSG) 9-16  How can a young person live a clean life?      By carefully reading the map of your Word. I’m single-minded in pursuit of you;      don’t let me miss the road signs you’ve posted. I’ve banked your promises in the vault of my heart      so I won’t sin myself bankrupt. Be blessed,  God ;      train me in your ways of wise living. I’ll transfer to my lips      all the counsel that comes from your mouth; I delight far more in what you tell me about living      than in gathering a pile of riches. I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you,      I attentively watch how you’ve done it. I relish everything you’ve told me of life,      I won’t forget a word of it.

"God does not wait until we are perfect before He uses us. If He did,  then many of us would have been disqualified years ago. There is nothing more amazing than the patience of God." - Mick Brooks

"God put me in His own appointed place... I had been sent." - Mannington Dexter

Jeremiah 1:4-5 New King James Version (NKJV) The Prophet Is Called 4  Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying: 5  “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.” "God knew Jeremiah, and He knows you. Every part of you is unique. You can never be disqualified from being used to fulfill the purpose He had in mind when He created you. You are intimately known and infinitely loved!" - Marsha Pope

Jeremiah 31:25 New English Translation (NET Bible) 25  I will fully satisfy the needs of those who are weary and fully refresh the souls of those who are faint.

Luke 12:6-7 New English Translation (NET Bible) 6  Aren’t five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God. 7  In fact, even the hairs on your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.

Romans 8:31-39 MSG So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose? If God didn’t hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn’t gladly and freely do for us? And who would dare tangle with God by messing with one of God’s chosen? Who would dare even to point a finger? The One who died for us—who was raised to life for us!—is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us. Do you think anyone is going to be able to drive a wedge between us and Christ’s love for us? There is no way! Not trouble, not hard times, not hatred, not hunger, not homelessness, not bullying threats, not backstabbing, not even the worst sins listed in Scripture: They kill us in cold blood because they hate you. We’re sitting ducks; they pick us off one by one. None of this fazes us because Jesus loves us. I’m absol...

"Because God is never cruel, there is a reason for all things. We must know the pain of loss; because if we never knew it, we would have no compassion for others, and we would become monsters of self-regard, creatures of unalloyed self-interest. The terrible pain of loss teaches humility to our prideful kind, has the power to soften uncaring hearts, to make a better person of a good one." -  Dean Koontz

"How much better it is to walk close to Me, depending on My strength and trusting Me in every situation. If you live in this way, you will do less but accomplish far more." - Jesus Calling

"By renewing our minds, we can also renew our bodies. Science has proven that attitude has a huge impact on our bodies, good or bad. Change your attitude, and your body will follow. I believe one reason God sends down His Holy Spirit to indwell us is to help us do that." - Julie Cosgrove

Hebrews 13:5 New English Translation (NET Bible) 5  Your conduct must be free from the love of money and you must be content with what you have, for he has said, “ I will never leave you and I will never abandon you .”

1 Samuel 16:7 New International Version (NIV) 7  ...The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

"God knows how to carry on the purposes of His providence" - C.H. Spurgeon

"It matters not how great the scheme if God draws it out; it matters not how insurmountable the difficulties appear if God undertakes the responsibility. If we, His children, when we get into tangled corners even by our own folly and sometimes wrongdoing, would only turn to God as a King and as a Father and cast ourselves upon Him, He would work for us and lead us out of our troubles safely and in a manner worthy of a King." - Springs in the Valley (August 5)

 

"While we may not use the exact word, it is good to declare to yourself each morning that today you will be holy. Not as some condescending spiritual snob but as one who wants to be dedicated to God, set apart to do special things for him in his world. In this way, holiness is no insult but rather a reflection of the love and goodness of a holy God." - David Reay

Isaiah 33:15-16 The Message (MSG) 15-16  The answer’s simple:      Live right,      speak the truth,      despise exploitation,      refuse bribes,      reject violence,      avoid evil amusements. This is how you raise your standard of living!      A safe and stable way to live.      A nourishing, satisfying way to live.

“Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands .” Psalm 119:73 "God made us in His image, but He also gave us the freedom to choose whether to follow Him or follow the world. He has given us a manual: the Bible. Our attitudes and actions should be shaped by the truth it contains. More than anything else, it’s essential that we take the Maker's manual seriously." - John Grant

"Should not we, who love The Lord Jesus, be like sandlewood, which imparts it's fragrance to the axe which cuts it?" - Springs in the Valley, Aug 3

2 Corinthians 1:3-5 The Message (MSG) The Rescue 3-5  All praise to the God and Father of our Master, Jesus the Messiah! Father of all mercy! God of all healing counsel! He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us. We have plenty of hard times that come from following the Messiah, but no more so than the good times of his healing comfort—we get a full measure of that, too.

Psalm 7:17 New International Version (NIV) 17  I will give thanks to the  Lord  because of his righteousness;      I will sing the praises  of the name of the  Lord  Most High.