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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

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Following the Lord’s Leading

Following the Lord’s Leading – Genesis 17:17-18

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We will be blessed and experience God's best when we follow our Lord’s leading, even when it seems impossible or challenging.

Blessed is the One Who Trusts in the Lord

Blessed is the One Who Trusts in the Lord – Jeremiah 17:7-8

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Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord. Even though they will face challenging times, the Lord will care for them, and they will prosper.

Keeping the words of prophecy

Keeping the Words of Prophecy – Revelation 22:7

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As Revelation comes to a close, Jesus tells us that the one who keeps the words of this prophecy and who is faithful will be blessed.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

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Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled. They are they ones who will be invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.

Blessed Are Those Who Hear and Obey

Blessed Are Those Who Hear and Obey – Luke 11:27-28

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We can be blessed in many ways. But the greatest blessing comes from hearing God's word and obeying its instruction to us.

The Blessing of God's Discipline

The Blessing of God’s Discipline – Psalm 94:12

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None of us particularly enjoy discipline. Yet, as the psalmist says, the one God disciplines is blessed. He is working for our good.

The Beatitudes

Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:3-12

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In the beatitudes Jesus identifies 8 or 9 people who are blessed. The world does not appreciate them. But the Kingdom of God is theirs.

chosen to be holy and blameless

Chosen in Christ to Be Holy and Blameless – Ephesians 1:4

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We have been richly blessed spiritually when we are in Christ. In particular, we have been chosen to be seen as holy and blameless by God.

Blessed are the peacemakers

Blessed Are the Peacemakers – Matthew 5:9

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Blessed are the peacemakers. Those who seek resolution to the things that divide us rather than further fanning the flames of division.