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Marie.Irby

This is what the LORD says: “You will be in Babylon for seventy years. But then I will come and do for you all the good things I have promised, and I will bring you home again.

Jan 11

This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says to all the captives he has exiled to Babylon from Jerusalem: “Build homes, and plan to stay. Plant gardens, and eat the food they produce. Marry and have children. Then find spouses for them so that you may have many grandchildren. Multiply! Do not dwindle away! And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.”

Jan 11

Marie.Irby

highlighted Jeremiah 29:1 NLT

Jeremiah wrote a letter from Jerusalem to the elders, priests, prophets, and all the people who had been exiled to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar.

Jan 11

Marie.Irby

highlighted Jeremiah 29:9 NLT

because they are telling you lies in my name. I have not sent them,” says the LORD.

Jan 11

Marie.Irby

highlighted Jeremiah 29:8 NLT

This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says: “Do not let your prophets and fortune-tellers who are with you in the land of Babylon trick you. Do not listen to their dreams,

Jan 11

Marie.Irby

highlighted Philippians 1:29 NLT

For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him.

Jan 11

Marie.Irby

highlighted Philippians 1:28 NLT

Don’t be intimidated in any way by your enemies. This will be a sign to them that they are going to be destroyed, but that you are going to be saved, even by God himself.

Jan 11

Marie.Irby

highlighted Philippians 1:27 NLT

Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News.

Jan 11

Marie.Irby

highlighted Philippians 1:23-25 NLT

I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me. But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live. Knowing this, I am convinced that I will remain alive so I can continue to help all of you grow and experience the joy of your faith.

Jan 11

Marie.Irby

highlighted Philippians 1:22 NLT

But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really don’t know which is better.

Jan 11

Marie.Irby

highlighted Philippians 1:19-20 NLT

For I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance. For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die.

Jan 11

Marie.Irby

highlighted Philippians 1:11 NLT

May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ—for this will bring much glory and praise to God.

Jan 11

Marie.Irby

highlighted Philippians 1:9 NLT

I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding.

Jan 11

Marie.Irby

highlighted Philippians 1:6 NLT

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

Jan 11

Marie.Irby

highlighted Proverbs 4:1-2 NLT

My children, listen when your father corrects you. Pay attention and learn good judgment, for I am giving you good guidance. Don’t turn away from my instructions.

Jan 11

Marie.Irby

highlighted Proverbs 4:24-27 NLT

Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.

Jan 11