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- Dictionaryserenity/sɪˈrɛnɪti/
noun
- 1. the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled: "an oasis of serenity amidst the bustling city" Similar Opposite
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The Serenity Prayer is not mentioned in the Bible, however, several underlying principles are found in Philippians 4:6-7. “Be anxious for nothing, 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 minds ...
Meaning of Psalm 23. 1. The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. Only a shepherd could write Psalm 23, and David was a shepherd. The Lord is the Shepherd of His people and they are His sheep; so David said, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”. In eastern lands, the shepherd goes before his flock—he leads them.
What does the Bible say about prayer? Prayer is speaking with God. It's in the Bible, Jeremiah 33:3, NKJV. “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.”. Did Jesus pray? Yes, often. It's in the Bible, Luke 5:16, NKJV. “So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.”.
Wait for God by trusting He will keep His Word, the Bible. It's in the Bible, Psalm 130:5-6, NKJV. “I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in His word I do hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning— yes, more than those who watch for the morning." Sometimes God says “wait” before He answers us.
First of all, a man must feel his need of salvation and know that without Christ he is lost. He must be ready to pray the only prayer a sinner can pray and expect to be heard. "God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13). A man must recognize that there is a God—that he has sinned against God—and that God is the Moral Governor of the world.
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit…. “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). The word “blessed” really means happy. Happy are those who realize their need for redemption. The gospel is to be preached to the poor—that is, those who recognize their spiritual need—not to the spiritually proud.
Christ comes from Christos, a Greek word that means “the anointed one,” or “the chosen one.”. The Hebrew word meaning the same thing is Mashiach, or as we know it— Messiah. So Christ is really more a title than it is a name, although the Bible uses it both ways. For example, the Bible often refers to Jesus by name as “Jesus Christ ...
Day 1: Light. Day 2: Atmosphere / Firmament. Day 3: Dry ground & plants. Day 4: Sun, moon & stars. Day 5: Birds & sea creatures. Day 6: Land animals & humans. Day 7: The Sabbath of rest. Watch 7 days of creation video. View full-size image.
Browse: Learn about the serenity prayer? Prayer is needed to build your faith. It's in the Bible, Jude 1:20-21, NKJV. “But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” Spiritual growth and trials
God’s promises include the Holy Spirit. He has promised the fruit of the Spirit. It’s in the Bible, Galatians 5:22-23, NKJV. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." We are promised the Holy Spirit.
