Stephanie Linus Daily

Tag: Sunday Thots

  • Sunday Thots: Be Peaceful

    Many people feel so pressured by the expectations of others that it causes them to be frustrated, miserable and confused about what they should do. But there is a way to live a simple, joy-filled, peaceful life, and the key is learning how to be led by the Holy Spirit, not the traditions or expectations of man. – Joyce Meyer

    SL Fabz, as we step into another new month, I feel the need to remind us to live peacefully with one another. In the midst of chaos, we can stand out by making our homes, our communities and eventually our nation a peaceful one. It is especially important we remain peaceful as we draw closer to the General Elections.

    Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is also a state of mind. Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.

    Watch your manner of speech if you wish to develop a peaceful state of mind. Start each day by affirming peaceful, contented and happy attitudes and your days will tend to be pleasant and successful.

    Let us remember we are all part of one big family. We are united in common values, and that includes belief in equality under the law and basic respect for public order.

    If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.

    Have a peaceful month!

  • Sunday Thots: Grace That Endures

    If there is anything we can’t deny to have received from God, it is His Grace.

    Grace means getting something that you do not deserve; unmerited favor. It is an eternal gift we have received and on this beautiful Sunday, I’d just like to remind us of some scriptures that speak of the importance and benefits of Grace.

    1. Romans 5:1-2
    Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

    2. 1 Peter 5:10
    And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

    3. Acts 6:8
    And Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people.

    4. 1 Peter 5:10
    And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you

    5. Ephesians 2:4-9
    But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ— by grace you have been saved—and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

    Stay blessed!

  • Sunday Thots: Scriptures That Signify The Importance of Your Faith

    You might be passing through a difficult situation, you might have stopped believing that things will change, you might just need some encouraging words to boost your confidence…

    I hope these Bible verses inspire you and help renew your faith in God.

    “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

    1. Ephesians 2:8

    “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.”

    2. James 2:17

    “So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”

    3. First Thessalonians 1:2-3

    “We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.”

    4. Hebrews 11:6

    “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

    5. Romans 10:17

    “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”

    6. Hebrews 11:2

    “By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible”

    7. Matthew 14:30-31

    “But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”

  • Sunday Thots: Scriptures on Healing

    Psalm 41:3

    The LORD sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.

    Psalm 147:3

    He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds.

    Isaiah 53:5

    But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.

    Isaiah 58:8

    Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.

    Jeremiah 17:14

    Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.

    Hosea 14:4

    I will heal their waywardness and love them freely, for my anger has turned away from them.

    Malachi 4:2

    But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.

    Mark 5:34

    He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”