Marie.Irby

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

almost 4 years ago

Marie.Irby

highlighted Jeremiah 29:9 NLT

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

almost 4 years ago

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,

almost 4 years ago

Marie.Irby

finished reading Philippians 1:21 in Spurgeon's Morning Devotions:

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain....

almost 4 years ago

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.

almost 4 years ago

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.

almost 4 years ago

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.

almost 4 years ago

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.

almost 4 years ago

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.

almost 4 years ago

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.

almost 4 years ago

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.

almost 4 years ago

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.

almost 4 years ago

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.

almost 4 years ago