Good Morning

Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious and he who believes in Him will by no means be put to shame.  Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, the stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.  A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.  They stumble being disobedient to the word to which they were appointed. (From 1 Peter 2.7-8).  In verse 9 Peter speaks to and of those who follow Christ (Christians), those who believe, obey in all faithfulness, he says you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,  His own special people, that you may proclaim the praise of Him who called you out of darkness and into His marvelous light.  It is Christians who make up Christ's church (Matthew 16.18), the only church that was purchased by His very own blood, (Acts 20.28).

Good Morning,

The disciple is to rejoice in the Lord always. Philippians 4.4, and rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. Romans 12.15.  Rejoicing only in the truth. 1 Corinthians 13.6.  Rejoicing starts with a pure and honest heart, and is multiplied by being obedient to the will of God, rejoicing and being thankful. We probably could all do better.

Good Morning,

Sometimes Christians, like everyone, worry about things. but we have a loving God who says: Casting all your cares upon Him for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5.7. And let not your heart br troubled; You believe. in God, believe also in Me. John 14.1. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4.7.  And let the peace of God rule in your hearts to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful Colossians 3.15.  So we should take no thought for our life, what we shall eat or drink; nor yet for your body, what you shall put on.  Is not life more than meat, and the body more than raiment?  The fowls of the air sow not neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet the Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they? Matthew 6.26.  Therefore we need not worry about our life, what we will eat or drink, nor about your body, what you will put on.  Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Matthew 6.25.  Disciples of Christ should not worry, for God will find a way for you.

Good Morning,

Trust in the Lord.  Obey His commandments.  For He is a true friend who has promised to never leave nor forsake all who will abide in Him.  In times of darkness, He will light the way.  In times of trouble, He provides strength, that we may endure and be victorious over trials, tribulations and temptations.  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind, because He first loved you and gave His life for you.  A hope for our inheritance and eternal life.

Good Morning,

Walk in the Spirit and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.  For the flesh lusts against the Spirit and the Spirit against the flesh and these are contrary to one another.  So that you do not do the things that you wish.  These are the works of the flesh: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, disenssensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkennsess, revelries.  Those who practice such things WILL NOT inherit the Kingdom of God.  Contrary to this is the fruit of the Spirit: love, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control.  THOSE WHO ARE CHRIST'S have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.  If we live in the Spirit let us also walk in the Spirit, and not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

From Galatians 5.16-25. Emphasis mine.