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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.
Browse: What is the serenity prayer? Jesus often rose early to pray. It’s in the Bible, Mark 1:35, NKJV. “Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.” What do I pray for? Our needs, our joys, our sorrows, our cares, and our fears – everything.
Waiting. Waiting on God, pushes us to seek after Him. It's in the Bible, Lamentations 3:25-26, NKJV. "The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is for our good that God has us wait. It’s in the Bible, Lamentations 3:26, NKJV. “It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord".
Intercessory prayer is a wholehearted petition to the Lord about something or someone. You don’t have to be “perfect” to pray an intercessory prayer, but the Bible indicates that the Lord listens to the “fervent prayer of a righteous person,” and that prayer “avails much” (James 5:16). A prayer partnership is particularly ...
1) The word "heaven" (Hebrew: shamyim, Greek: ouranos) can mean God’s dwelling place. The Bible says: "The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all" (Psalm 103:19). God’s throne is also mentioned in connection with the mountain of God (Ezekiel 28:16). 2) Heaven may also refer to the endless planets, stars ...
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.
Ten Commandments list & meaning. You shall make no idols. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. Keep the Sabbath day holy. Honor your father and your mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
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.
