You too can be a Good Samaritan.

“And who is my neighbor?”
Jesus replied,  “A man fell victim to robbers."

"A priest happened to be going down that road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side.
Likewise a Levite came to the place, and when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side.
But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight."

"Which of these three, in your opinion,
was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?”
He answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.”
Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”  (Luke 10:25-37 RM)

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Jesus became a perfect Man through suffering

God made His Son Jesus a perfect Man through suffering.

"God, for whom and through whom everything was made, chose to bring many children into glory. And it was only right that he should make Jesus, through his suffering, a perfect leader, fit to bring them into their salvation."
(Hebrews 2:10 NLT)

"Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father?"  (Hebrews 12:7 NIV)

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Do not forsake the Eternal Father who nourished you.

He who brought disaster upon you will bring you back with enduring joy.

The Lord listens to the poor.

“See, you lowly ones, and be glad;
you who seek God, may your hearts revive, for the LORD hears the poor, and his own who are in bonds he spurns not.
Let the heavens and the earth praise him, the seas and whatever moves in them!”

The Lord listens to the poor.

"For God will save Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah.
They shall dwell in the land and own it, and the descendants of his servants shall inherit it,
and those who love his name shall inhabit it.

The Lord listens to the poor.
(Psalm 69: 33-35, 36-37 RM)

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The Lord has put His angel in charge of you

The Lord has put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.

 “See, I am sending an angel before you to protect you on your journey and lead you safely to the place I have prepared for you.  Pay close attention to him, and obey his instructions. Do not rebel against him, for he is my representative, and he will not forgive your rebellion.

But if you are careful to obey him, following all my instructions, then I will be an enemy to your enemies, and I will oppose those who oppose you.-
(Exodus 23:20-22 NLT)

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The Joy of the Lord is our Strength

“Don’t mourn or weep on such a day as this! For today is a sacred day before the LORD your God.”

For the people had all been weeping as they listened to the words of the Law. And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!”
(Nehemiah 8:9-10 NLT)

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You come. No excuses. No procrastination.

"Come.  Follow me."   What are your excuses?

"I'm ready to follow you, Master, but first excuse me while I get things straightened out at home."

"Jesus said, "No procrastination. No backward looks. You can't put God's kingdom off till tomorrow. Seize the day."  (Luke 9: 61 -  62 MSG)

"They all began making excuses."  (Luke 4: 18 NLT)

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We can shame our Accuser

See how we overcome our Accuser.

"The accuser of our brothers and sisters has been thrown down to earth— the one who accuses them before our God day and night.   

And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die."
(Revelation 12: 10 - 11 NLT)

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Become like little children

"Then his disciples began arguing about which of them was the greatest.

But Jesus knew their thoughts, so he brought a little child to his side.

Then he said to them, “Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me also welcomes my Father who sent me. Whoever is the least among you is the greatest.”  (Luke 9: 46 - 48 NLT)

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Consecrate us to the truth

"Sanctify them [purify, consecrate, separate them for Yourself, make them holy] by the Truth; Your Word is Truth."  (John 17:17 AMP)

"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”  (John 8: 32 NLT)

"For you are God, O Sovereign LORD. Your words are truth, and you have promised these good things to your servant."  (2 Samuel 7: 28 NLT)

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Let our hearts burn within us as You unpack the Scriptures for us

Open our minds and hearts to the Scriptures O Christ our Teacher!

“Listen carefully to what I am about to tell you: The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men.”
But they did not understand what this meant. It was hidden from them, so that they did not grasp it, and they were afraid to ask him about it."  (Luke 9: 44 -  45 NIV)

"Didn't we feel on fire as he conversed with us on the road, as he opened up the Scriptures for us?"   (Luke 24:32 MSG)

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Lord Jesus, You are all I have got in life

“Who do people say I am?”   “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say you are one of the other ancient prophets risen from the dead.” 

“But who do you say I am?” Peter replied, “You are the Messiah sent from God!”   (Luke 9:18-20 NLT)

Lord Jesus,  You are my Savior and my Redeemer.  You are my Good Shepherd. You are my Security in everything.  Without You,  life is completely meaningless.

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Come to My Party. Satisfaction is Guaranteed

How to be content and satisfied:

“Why are you living in luxurious houses while my house lies in ruins? This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you!  You have planted much but harvest little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put on clothes but cannot keep warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes!"
(Haggai 1:4-6 NLT)

"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
(Matthew 6:33 NLT)

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Amazing Grace is my Portion

Amazing Grace is my Portion.

Blessed be God, who lives for ever.

He scourges and then has mercy;
   he casts down to the depths of the nether world,
   and he brings up from the great abyss.
No one can escape his hand.

Blessed be God, who lives for ever.

Praise him, you children of Israel, before the Gentiles,
   for though he has scattered you among them,
   he has shown you his greatness even there.

Blessed be God, who lives for ever.

So now consider what he has done for you,
   and praise him with full voice.
Bless the Lord of righteousness,
   and exalt the King of ages.

Blessed be God, who lives for ever.

In the land of my exile I praise him
   and show his power and majesty to a sinful nation.

Blessed be God, who lives for ever.

Bless the Lord, all you his chosen ones,
   and may all of you praise his majesty.
Celebrate days of gladness, and give him praise.

Blessed be God, who lives for ever.
(Tobit 13:2, 3-4a, 4befghn, 7-8 RM)

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See the blessings of keeping God's easy commands

"How joyful are those who fear the LORD— all who follow his ways!"
(Psalm 128:1 NLT)

"Blessed are those who hear the word of God, and observe it." (Luke 11: 28 RM)

"Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them."
(John 13:17 NLT)

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Sunday Rest

"On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are to refrain from engaging in work or activities that hinder the worship owed to God, the joy proper to the Lord's Day, the performance of the works of mercy, and the appropriate relaxation of mind and body. Family needs or important social service can legitimately excuse from the obligation of Sunday rest. The faithful should see to it that legitimate excuses do not lead to habits prejudicial to religion, family life, and health."  (CCC 2185)

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Jesus comes to your workplace

Jesus invites you to use your talent and time to serve Him.

"Passing along, Jesus saw a man at his work collecting taxes. His name was Matthew. Jesus said, "Come along with me." Matthew stood up and followed him."
(Matthew 9:9 MSG)

"And he said to them, Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men."  (Matthew 4:19 BBE)

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Blessed are you if this describes who you are

Blessed are you if you do this.

"I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate,  that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ’s appearing."
(1 Timothy 6:13-14 NKJV)

"Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart
and yield a harvest through perseverance."  (Luke 8: 15 RM)

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Godless men plotted the death of Jesus

It was predicted that the Messiah would suffer before His glory.

"Leaving there, they went through Galilee. He didn't want anyone to know their whereabouts, for he wanted to teach his disciples. He told them, "The Son of Man is about to be betrayed to some people who want nothing to do with God. They will murder him. Three days after his murder, he will rise, alive." They didn't know what he was talking about, but were afraid to ask him about it."  (Mark 9:30 MSG)

"But God knew what would happen, and his prearranged plan was carried out when Jesus was betrayed. With the help of lawless Gentiles, you nailed him to a cross and killed him." (Acts 2: 23 NLT)

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The Priceless Value of Contentment

Be content with what God has given you.

"Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it.  So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. 

But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction."
(1 Timothy 6:6-9 NLT)

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Lord help. Our debt is too great

More love for Jesus more debt cancellation.

"Then Jesus answered his thoughts. “Simon,” he said to the Pharisee, “I have something to say to you.” “Go ahead, Teacher,” Simon replied.
Then Jesus told him this story: “A man loaned money to two people—500 pieces of silver to one and 50 pieces to the other.
But neither of them could repay him, so he kindly forgave them both, canceling their debts. Who do you suppose loved him more after that?”

"Simon answered, “I suppose the one for whom he canceled the larger debt.” “That’s right,” Jesus said."   (Luke 7:40 -  43 NLT)

"So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; hence, she has shown great love.
But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.”
He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”  (Luke 7: 47-48 RM)

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