Scripps Sunday #24
This picture pretty much sums up the last week with you here for spring break.... what a gift to soak up time together. You brought the sunshine for sure!
Stewardship:
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters… Colossians 3:23
This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. 1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and
rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves
treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do
not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be
also. Matthew 6:19-21
The Lord God
took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. Genesis
2:15 (Keep means "to guard" or "to preserve." If they did not work to dress the Garden, God is telling
them, it would deteriorate.)
I’m speaking to you out of deep gratitude for all that God has given me, and especially as I have
responsibilities in relation to you. Living then, as every one of you does, in
pure grace, it’s important that you not misinterpret yourselves as people who
are bringing this goodness to God. No, God brings it all to you. The only
accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is and by what he does for
us, not by what we are and what we do for him. Romans 12:3
Yet we’ve so narrowly missed being gods, bright
with Eden’s dawn light. You put us in charge of your handcrafted world,
repeated to us your Genesis-charge, Made us stewards of sheep and cattle, even animals out in the
wild, Birds flying and fish swimming, whales singing in the ocean deeps. Psalm 8:5-8
Connection:
…so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Romans 12:5
I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I
in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. John 15:5
But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been
brought near by the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13
Beloved, let us love one another, for
love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 1 John
4:7
In prayer there is a connection between what God does and what you do. You can’t get
forgiveness from God, for instance, without also forgiving others. If you
refuse to do your part, you cut yourself off from God’s part. Matthew
6:14-15
Gratitude:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer
and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And
the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you
who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as
Lord, continue to live in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught,
and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love
endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34
Devote yourself to prayer, being watchful and
thankful. Colossians 4:2
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! Psalm 95:2
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my
heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks
to him. Psalm 28:7
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do
it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through
him. Colossians 3:17
This is the day that the Lord has made, let us
rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
She was forgiven many, many sins, and so she is
very, very grateful. If the forgiveness is minimal, the gratitude is minimal. Luke 7:47
One of them, when he realized that he was healed,
turned around and came back, shouting his gratitude, glorifying God. He kneeled at Jesus’ feet, so
grateful. He couldn’t thank him enough—and he was a Samaritan. Luke
17:16
I’m speaking to you out of deep gratitude for all that God has given me, and especially as I have
responsibilities in relation to you. Living then, as every one of you does, in
pure grace, it’s important that you not misinterpret yourselves as people who
are bringing this goodness to God. No, God brings it all to you. The only
accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is and by what he does for
us, not by what we are and what we do for him. Romans 12:3
You show your gratitude through your generous offerings to your
needy brothers and sisters, and really toward everyone. 2 Corinthians 9:13
Pray diligently. Stay alert, with your eyes wide
open in gratitude. Colossians 4:2
Celebration:
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Romans
12:15
You are to celebrate in the Presence of God, your God, all the things you’ve been able to
accomplish. Deuteronomy 12:18
Worship God in adoring embrace, Celebrate in trembling awe. Psalm 2:10
Celebrate God. Sing together—everyone! All you honest hearts,
raise the roof! Psalm 32:11
Bring gifts and celebrate, Bow before the beauty of God, Then to your knees—everyone worship!
Psalm 96:8-9
God rules: there’s something to shout over! On the double,
mainlands and islands—celebrate! Psalm 97:1
Celebrate with me, friends! Raise your glasses—“To
life! To love!” Song of Solomon 5:1
God, you are my God. I celebrate you. I praise you. You’ve done your share of
miracle-wonders, well-thought-out plans, solid and sure. Isaiah 25:1
Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet
that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them. Help them
see that the Master is about to arrive. Philippians 4:4
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