Andy's Inspiration Box

“There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” - Proverbs 23:18

"God knows, and you know, what He has sent you to do. God sent Moses to Egypt to bring three millions of bondmen out of the house of bondage into the Promised Land. Did he fail? It looked at first as if he were going to. But did he? God sent Elijah to stand before Ahab, and it was bold thing for him to say that there should be neither dew nor rain: but did he not lock up the heavens for three years and six months? Did he fail? And you cannot find any place in Scripture where a man was ever sent by God to do a work in which he ever failed." - D. L. Moody

2 Timothy 1:7 New Living Translation (NLT) 7  For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

Matthew 4:4 English Standard Version (ESV) 4 But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Jeremiah 29:11 New International Version (NIV) 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.

"Be careful how you live— not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." -  Ephesians 5:15-16

'It is today for which we are responsible. God still owns tomorrow.' - Elisabeth Elliot

2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Good News Translation (GNT) 6  So we are always full of courage. We know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord's home.  7  For our life is a matter of faith, not of sight.  8  We are full of courage and would much prefer to leave our home in the body and be at home with the Lord. 9  More than anything else, however, we want to please him, whether in our home here or there.  10  For all of us must appear before Christ, to be judged by him. We will each receive what we deserve, according to everything we have done, good or bad, in our bodily life.

"Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” Psalm 27:14

Philippians 1:20 (GNT) My deep desire and hope is that I shall never fail in my duty, but that at all times, and especially right now, I shall be full of courage, so that with my whole being I shall bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die. For what is life? To me, it is Christ. Death, then, will bring more.

1 John 4:18 New Living Translation (NLT) 18  Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.

"Prayer alone will hold us steady while in the struggles; so we keep sweet and learn, oh, such wonderful lessons." - Springs in the Valley (February 12)

John 8:12 New Living Translation (NLT) Jesus, the Light of the World 12  Jesus spoke to the people once more and said,  “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”

Psalm 66:19-20 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 19  But certainly God has heard; He has given heed to the voice of my prayer. 20  Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer Nor His lovingkindness from me.

Isaiah 41:13 New International Version (NIV) 13  For I am the Lord your God     who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear;     I will help you.

Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! | Psalm 116:2

Galatians 6:9-10 English Standard Version (ESV) 9  And   let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap,   if we do not give up.   10  So then,   as we have opportunity, let us   do good to everyone, and especially to those who are   of the household of faith.

Romans 8:38-39 New Living Translation (NLT) 38  And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.   39  No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another. 1 John 3:11   NLT

With thoughtless and Impatient hands We tangle up The plans The Lord hath wrought And when we cry In pain, He saith, "Be quiet, dear While I untie the knot." - Springs in the Valley (February 18)

"What we do for God inside and outside the church does matter. But our eternal destiny ultimately doesn’t depend on it. This side of heaven we will have successes and setbacks. We can never be sure what will come next, but we can be sure that our destiny is assured." - David Reay

Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. | Ephesians 3:17

Philippians 2:1-2 New Century Version (NCV) 2  Does your life in Christ give you strength? Does his love comfort you? Do we share together in the spirit? Do you have mercy and kindness?   2  If so, make me very happy by having the same thoughts, sharing the same love, and having one mind and purpose.

"Feeling anxious? troubled? Study words in Scripture like “contentment” and “peace,” then watch how the Lord uses them to comfort your soul." - Liz Curtis Higgs

Luke 1:37 King James Version (KJV) 37  For with God nothing shall be impossible.

John 13:34-35 New Living Translation (NLT) 34  So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. 35  Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”

Psalm 27:14 English Standard Version (ESV) 14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!

2 Samuel 22:29 King James Version (KJV) 29  For thou art my lamp, O   Lord : and the   Lord   will lighten my darkness.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 English Standard Version (ESV) 6  And   these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.   7  You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.

"The whole point of grace is that it is offered to those who have no claim on God’s favour. To try to be worthy of it is to miss the point and to miss grace itself. After all, if someone we love gives us a gift, we don’t usually reject it because we are unworthy of it. We see it for what it really is: a gift, offered in love and hopefully received in love." - David Reay

'Stand still – keep the posture of an upright man, ready for action, expecting further orders, cheerfully and patiently awaiting the directing voice; and it will not be long ere God shall say to you, as distinctly as Moses said it to the people of Israel, “Go forward.”' – Charles Spurgeon

Psalm 33:20 New King James Version (NKJV) 20  Our soul waits for the  Lord ; He  is  our help and our shield.

"A true mark of being a disciple in Christ is to live a life of submission. This doesn't mean we become a doormat for our loved ones or for the society in which we live. But it does mean that in all things we submit our lives to His way — God's way. When we surrender our lives to Him, we learn to submit to each other in Him, creating a very healthy and vibrant way of life." - Daniel Forster

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption. - Romans 8:15a

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 NIV 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

John 3:16-17 NLT “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him."

2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Good News Translation (GNT) Spiritual Treasure in Clay Pots 4  God in his mercy has given us this work to do, and so we do not become discouraged.   2  We put aside all secret and shameful deeds; we do not act with deceit, nor do we falsify the word of God. In the full light of truth we live in God's sight and try to commend ourselves to everyone's good conscience.   3  For if the gospel we preach is hidden, it is hidden only from those who are being lost.   4  They do not believe, because their minds have been kept in the dark by the evil god of this world. He keeps them from seeing the light shining on them, the light that comes from the Good News about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God.   5  For it is not ourselves that we preach; we preach Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.   6  The God who said, “Out of darkness the light shall shine!” is the same G...

"Bring Me your weakness, and receive My Peace. Accept yourself and your circumstances just as they are, remembering that I am sovereign over everything. Do not wear yourself out with analyzing and planning. Instead, let thankfulness and trust be your guides through this day; they will keep you close to Me...The best was to get through this day is step by step with Me. Continue this intimate journey, trusting that the path you are following is headed for heaven." - Jesus Calling (February 4)

"The mysteries in our life are meant to be a gift to sustain us. The thing you don't understand is a gift from God." - Ann Voskamp

Ruth 1:16 New Living Translation (NLT) "Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God."

1 Corinthians 2:9 New King James Version (NKJV) 9  But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”

Colossians 3:23-24 New Living Translation (NLT) 23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 24 Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.[a]

 "Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned." - Peter Marshall

Ephesians 6:10-18 New Living Translation (NLT) The Whole Armor of God 10 ...Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.   11  Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.   12  For we [ a ]   are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. 13  Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14  Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness.   15  For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. [ b ]   16  In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. [ c ]   17...

Psalm 86:5 New King James Version (NKJV) 5  For You, Lord,  are  good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.