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A garden locked is my sister, my bride, a spring locked, a fountain sealed (Song of Songs 4:12). Observe the sweet titles with which the heavenly Solomon with intense affection addresses His bride.

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works (Hebrews 10:24). I heard about a man who wanted to sing in the choir of a certain church.

"I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted"(Job 42:2). Sometimes I don't fully trust God has prepared good things.

Fresh Plans It's hard to know whether or not the plans I develop for the New Year are from me or from God.

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it (Psalm 118:24). An unbalanced (or undisciplined) life will not be kind to us in the areas we neglect.

Jesus was praying... and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples..."(Luke 11:1). How are you doing in the "dialogue with God" department?

Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD! (Psalm 119:1). One of our great responsibilities as individuals is to protect those we love.

Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me (2 Corinthians 12:8). When you put your faith in Jesus Christ, a sign is effectively hung around your neck.

It was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God (Luke 6:12) If Jesus felt the need for prayer, so do we!

And He, when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment (John 16:8). When I walk in the door at our house, I'm often greeted by a lot of phone messages.

"Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; (Luke 2:29). Simeon is introduced to us by God in Luke 2:25-35.

so practice and observe whatever they tell you--but not what they do. For they preach, but do not practice (Matthew 23:3). Let me urge you today to become, as Jesus said, "pure in heart".

Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God (Isaiah 40:1) Have you ever noticed that parental tendency to repeat important words or phrases to our children?

Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant(1 Corinthians 12:1). If you’re a Christian, you have spiritual talents you’re probably not aware of.

But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul; all those who hate me love death (Proverbs 8:36). The entire eighth chapter of Proverbs is a personification of the wisdom of God.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."(Joshua 1:9). I really do love Christmas.

Your hand will be lifted up in triumph over your enemies, and all your foes will be destroyed (Micah 5:9). God chose a stable so no innkeeper could boast.

And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn (Luke 2:7) The holiday season is "busy."