St. Annis IN WORD AND DEED for week of November 1, 2020

Don’t laugh when your enemy falls.

 

“Don’t laugh when your enemy falls; don’t crow over his collapse. God might see, and become very provoked, and then take pity on his plight.”

Proverbs 24:17 The Message Bible

 
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.

 

“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.”

Proverbs 29:11 New International Version

 

“Fools are quick to express their anger, but wise people are patient and control themselves.”

Proverbs 29:11 Easy to Read Version
 
 
Don’t let your fears fence you in.

 

“And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:”

Genesis 46:3 KJV

 
Don’t be anxious about anything.

 

“Don’t be anxious about anything; rather, bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving thanks.”

Philippians 4:6 Common English Bible

 
Your Vote is your Voice.

 

“Then the apostles and elders and the whole congregation voted to send delegates to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, to report on this decision. The men chosen were two of the church leaders—Judas (also called Barsabbas) and Silas.”

Acts 15:22 The Living Bible
 
 
When choosing leadership, look for one who is incredibly wise and understanding.

 

“So let the king choose a man who is very wise and understanding and set him over the land of Egypt.”

Genesis 41:33 New Century Version

 
His grace is all we need.

 

“But his answer was: “My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak.” I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weaknesses, in order to feel the protection of Christ’s power over me.”

2 Corinthians 12:9 Good News Translation


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St. Annis IN WORD AND DEED for week of October 25, 2020

Good choices have long lasting benefits.

 

“When people make good choices, He is pleased; He even causes their enemies to live peacefully near them.”

Proverbs 16:7 The Voice Translation

 
God greatly favors those who are humble.

 

“God treats the arrogant as they treat others, mocking the mockers, scorning the scornful, but He pours out His grace on the humble.”

Proverbs 3:34 The Voice Translation

 

“He has no use for conceited people, but shows favor to those who are humble.”

Proverbs 3:34 Good News Translation

 
Success happens when the Lord is with you.

 

“He had great success in everything he did because the Lord was with him.”

I Samuel 18:14 New Century Version
 
 
 
He knows what is always best for us.

 

“and he has showered down upon us the richness of his grace—for how well he understands us and knows what is best for us at all times.”

Ephesians 1:8 The Living Bible

 
Faith looks up, trust leans on!

 

“But my trust is in you, O Lord; you are my God.”

Psalm 31:14 Good News Translation

 
For the child of God, don’t repay evil for evil but repay evil with a blessing.

 

“Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.”

I Peter 3:9 New Living Translation


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St. Annis IN WORD AND DEED for week of October 18, 2020

In God’s economy, a little bit is better than a lot.

 

“The little bit that a godly man owns is better than the wealth of many evil men,”

Psalm 37:16 New English Translation

 
 
If a blind person pretends to guide another blind person they both will fall in the ditch.

 

“Stay away from them, for they’re nothing more than blind guides. Do you know what happens when a blind man pretends to guide another blind man? They both stumble into a ditch!”

Matthew 15:14 The Passion Translation

 
Stop judging by the way things look, but judge by what is right.

 

“Stop judging by the way things look, but judge by what is really right.”

John 7:24 New Century Version

 
 
The Lord is our place of safety.  No need to be afraid.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

Psalm 27:1 KJV

 
Choose wisely.
“Choose for each of your tribes individuals who are wise, discerning, and reputable to be your leaders.”

Deuteronomy 1:13 New Revised Standard Version

 
 
Great faith produces great results.
“Then Jesus answered, “Woman, you have great faith! I will do what you asked.” And at that moment the woman’s daughter was healed.”

Matthew 15:28 New Century Version

 

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Being aware of a trap is the best way to escape it.  

“To be aware of their snare is the best way of escape.”

Proverbs 1:17 The Passion Translation
 
 
Sometimes, you must go through it, to get through it.

“When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up—the flames will not consume you.”

Isaiah 43:2 The Living Bible
 
 
 
Don’t be afraid, just believe.
“But Jesus did not care what the men said. He said to the synagogue leader, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

Mark 5:36 Easy to Read Version

Grace and peace,

Pastor Will

 
St. Annis

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