a Daily Bible Study Lesson 

For we are God’s handiwork created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. ~Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance ~Romans 5:3 (ESV)

But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. ~Ephesians 4:7 (NIV)

Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

God wants His children to stretch past their own abilities and learn to count on Him and His abilities. He wants to be a part of every area

The world says repay evil; God says overcome evil. God tells us in Romans 12:21 “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 2:5 (NIV)

Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from evil

When God approves of your life, even your enemies will end up shaking your hand. ~Proverbs 16:7 (MSG)

Yet graciously consider the prayer and supplication of Your servant, O Lord my God, to hearken to the [loud] cry and prayer which he prays

Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Do to others as you would have them do to you. ~Luke 6:31 (NIV)

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. ~1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)

Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God.

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers

What would our lives look like if there was never a negative thought? How different could life be if we cheerfully abandoned all our doubts

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. ~Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)