Self-Image
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Let’s just go ahead and be what we were made to be, without enviously or pridefully comparing ourselves with each other, or trying to be something we aren’t.
Romans 12:6 (The Message)
We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.
Romans 12:6 (New International Version)
In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you.
Romans 12:6 (New Living Translation)
Protection
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For he will order his angels
to protect you wherever you go.
Psalm 91:11 (New Living Translation)
For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
Psalm 91:11 (New International Version)
You’ll walk unharmed among lions and snakes,
and kick young lions and serpents from the path.
Psalm 91:11 (The Message)
Patience
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But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently.
Romans 8:25 (New Living Translation)
But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
Romans 8:25 (New International Version)
But the longer we wait, the larger we become, and the more joyful our expectancy.
Romans 8:25 (The Message)
Harmony
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So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.
Romans 14:19 (New Living Translation)
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Romans 14:19 (New International Version)
So let’s agree to use all our energy in getting along with each other. Help others with encouraging words; don’t drag them down by finding fault.
Romans 14:19 (The Message)
Honesty
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An honest life shows respect for God;
a degenerate life is a slap in his face.
Proverbs 14:2 (The Message)
He whose walk is upright fears the LORD,
but he whose ways are devious despises him.
Proverbs 14:2 (New International Version)
Those who follow the right path fear the Lord;
those who take the wrong path despise him.
Proverbs 14:2 (New Living Translation)
Prayer
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I will answer them before they even call to me.
While they are still talking about their needs,
I will go ahead and answer their prayers!
Isaiah 65:24 (New Living Translation)
Before they call I will answer;
while they are still speaking I will hear.
Isaiah 65:24 (New International Version)
Before they call out, I’ll answer.
Before they’ve finished speaking, I’ll have heard.
Isaiah 65:24 (The Message)
Change
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Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Hebrews 13:8 (New Living Translation)
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Hebrews 13:8 (New International Version)
For Jesus doesn’t change—yesterday, today, tomorrow, he’s always totally himself.
Hebrews 13:8 (The Message)











