Slow Bible

Romans 8:10-14New Living Translation10 And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God. 11 The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.12 Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. 13 For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature,[c] you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children[d] of God.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Ephesians 3:14-19 (from the Archive)New Living TranslationPaul's Prayer for Spiritual Growth14 When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, 15 the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. 16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. 17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. 18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. 19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Psalm 84:5-8New Living Translation5 What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord,    who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.6 When they walk through the Valley of Weeping,    it will become a place of refreshing springs.    The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings.7 They will continue to grow stronger,    and each of them will appear before God in Jerusalem.8 O Lord God of Heaven's Armies, hear my prayer.    Listen, O God of Jacob. Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Exodus 34:4-7 (from the Archive)New Living Translation4 So Moses chiselled out two tablets of stone like the first ones. Early in the morning he climbed Mount Sinai as the Lord had commanded him, and he carried the two stone tablets in his hands.5 Then the Lord came down in a cloud and stood there with him; and he called out his own name, Yahweh. 6 The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out,“Yahweh! The Lord!    The God of compassion and mercy!I am slow to anger    and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.7 I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations.    I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin.But I do not excuse the guilty.    I lay the sins of the parents upon their children and grandchildren;the entire family is affected—    even children in the third and fourth generations.”Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

John 13:33-35New Living Translation33 Dear children, I will be with you only a little longer. And as I told the Jewish leaders, you will search for me, but you can't come where I am going. 34 So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. 35 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Song of Solomon 2:14-15 (from the Archive)New Living TranslationYoung Man14 My dove is hiding behind the rocks,    behind an outcrop on the cliff.Let me see your face;    let me hear your voice.For your voice is pleasant,    and your face is lovely.Young Women of Jerusalem15 Catch all the foxes,    those little foxes,before they ruin the vineyard of love,    for the grapevines are blossoming!Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Philippians 4:6-9New International Version - UK6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Philippians 1:9-11 (from the Archive)New Living Translation9 I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. 10 For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ's return. 11 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.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Psalm 63New Living Translation1 O God, you are my God;    I earnestly search for you.My soul thirsts for you;    my whole body longs for youin this parched and weary land    where there is no water.2 I have seen you in your sanctuary    and gazed upon your power and glory.3 Your unfailing love is better than life itself;    how I praise you!4 I will praise you as long as I live,    lifting up my hands to you in prayer.5 You satisfy me more than the richest feast.    I will praise you with songs of joy.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Genesis 18:1-6,8 from the ArchiveNew Living Translation18 The Lord appeared again to Abraham near the oak grove belonging to Mamre. One day Abraham was sitting at the entrance to his tent during the hottest part of the day. 2 He looked up and noticed three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran to meet them and welcomed them, bowing low to the ground.3 “My lord,” he said, “if it pleases you, stop here for a while. 4 Rest in the shade of this tree while water is brought to wash your feet. 5 And since you've honored your servant with this visit, let me prepare some food to refresh you before you continue on your journey.”“All right,” they said. “Do as you have said.”6 So Abraham ran back to the tent and said to Sarah, “Hurry! Get three large measures of your best flour, knead it into dough, and bake some bread.”  8 When the food was ready, Abraham took some yogurt and milk and the roasted meat, and he served it to the men. As they ate, Abraham waited on them in the shade of the trees.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Ephesians 1:4-8New Living Translation4 Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. 5 God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. 6 So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. 7 He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. 8 He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Mark 1 v 29-34 (from the Archive)New Living Translation29 After Jesus left the synagogue with James and John, they went to Simon and Andrew's home. 30 Now Simon's mother-in-law was sick in bed with a high fever. They told Jesus about her right away. 31 So he went to her bedside, took her by the hand, and helped her sit up. Then the fever left her, and she prepared a meal for them.32 That evening after sunset, many sick and demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus. 33 The whole town gathered at the door to watch. 34 So Jesus healed many people who were sick with various diseases, and he cast out many demons. But because the demons knew who he was, he did not allow them to speak.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

2 Corinthians 9:6-8New Living Translation6 Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 8 And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Matthew 5:7-10 (from the Archive)New Living Translation7 God blesses those who are merciful,    for they will be shown mercy.8 God blesses those whose hearts are pure,    for they will see God.9 God blesses those who work for peace,    for they will be called the children of God.10 God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,    for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Matthew 6:30-34New Living Translation30 And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?31 “So don't worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?' 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.34 “So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Revelation 4:1-3 (from the Archive)New Living Translation4 Then as I looked, I saw a door standing open in heaven, and the same voice I had heard before spoke to me like a trumpet blast. The voice said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must happen after this.” 2 And instantly I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne in heaven and someone sitting on it. 3 The one sitting on the throne was as brilliant as gemstones—like jasper and carnelian. And the glow of an emerald circled his throne like a rainbow.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Psalm 30:4-5New Living Translation4 Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones!    Praise his holy name.5 For his anger lasts only a moment,    but his favour lasts a lifetime!Weeping may last through the night,    but joy comes with the morning.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Zephaniah 3:16-17 (from the Archive)New Living Translation16 On that day the announcement to Jerusalem will be,    “Cheer up, Zion! Don't be afraid!17 For the Lord your God is living among you.    He is a mighty savior.He will take delight in you with gladness.    With his love, he will calm all your fears.    He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Matthew 7:24-29New Living Translation24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won't collapse because it is built on bedrock. 26 But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn't obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. 27 When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.”28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29 for he taught with real authority—quite unlike their teachers of religious law.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Colossians 3:15-17 (from the Archive)New Living Translation15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. 17 And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

2 Timothy 1:5-7New Living Translation5 I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you. 6 This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Lamentations 3:19-24 (from the Archive)New Living Translation19 The thought of my suffering and homelessness    is bitter beyond words.20 I will never forget this awful time,    as I grieve over my loss.21 Yet I still dare to hope    when I remember this:22 The faithful love of the Lord never ends!    His mercies never cease.23 Great is his faithfulness;    his mercies begin afresh each morning.24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance;    therefore, I will hope in him!”Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Mark 12:28-34New Living Translation28 One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the debate. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”29 Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. 30 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.' 31 The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.' No other commandment is greater than these.”32 The teacher of religious law replied, “Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth by saying that there is only one God and no other. 33 And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbour as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law.”34 Realizing how much the man understood, Jesus said to him, “You are not far from the Kingdom of God.” And after that, no one dared to ask him any more questions.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Hebrews 12:1-3 (from the Archive)New Living Translation12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honour beside God's throne. 3 Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won't become weary and give up.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Hebrews 5:7-9New Living Translation7 While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. And God heard his prayers because of his deep reverence for God. 8 Even though Jesus was God's Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. 9 In this way, God qualified him as a perfect High Priest, and he became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Psalm 72:16-17 (from the Archive)New Living Translation16 May there be abundant grain throughout the land,    flourishing even on the hilltops.May the fruit trees flourish like the trees of Lebanon,    and may the people thrive like grass in a field.17 May the king's name endure forever;    may it continue as long as the sun shines.May all nations be blessed through him    and bring him praise.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Job 19:25-27New Living Translation25 “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives,    and he will stand upon the earth at last.26 And after my body has decayed,    yet in my body I will see God!27 I will see him for myself.    Yes, I will see him with my own eyes.    I am overwhelmed at the thought!Music "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins, Used with permission.

Genesis 37:5-8 (from the Archive)New Living Translation5 One night Joseph had a dream, and when he told his brothers about it, they hated him more than ever. 6 “Listen to this dream,” he said. 7 “We were out in the field, tying up bundles of grain. Suddenly my bundle stood up, and your bundles all gathered around and bowed low before mine!”8 His brothers responded, “So you think you will be our king, do you? Do you actually think you will reign over us?” And they hated him all the more because of his dreams and the way he talked about them.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

John 1:10-13New Living Translation10 He came into the very world he created, but the world didn't recognize him. 11 He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. 12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. 13 They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Hebrews 13:1-3 (from the Archive)New Living Translation13 Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. 2 Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! 3 Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Psalm 30:10-12New Living Translation10 Hear me, Lord, and have mercy on me.    Help me, O Lord.”11 You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing.    You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,12 that I might sing praises to you and not be silent.    O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!Music : "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Proverbs 3:5-6 (from the Archive)New Living Translation5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;    do not depend on your own understanding.6 Seek his will in all you do,    and he will show you which path to take.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

James 1:2-4New Living Translation2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Psalm 131 v 1-3 (from the Archive)New Living Translation1 Lord, my heart is not proud;    my eyes are not haughty.I don't concern myself with matters too great    or too awesome for me to grasp.2 Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself,    like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother's milk.    Yes, like a weaned child is my soul within me.3 O Israel, put your hope in the Lord—    now and always.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Genesis 2:4b-9New Living TranslationWhen the Lord God made the earth and the heavens, 5 neither wild plants nor grains were growing on the earth. For the Lord God had not yet sent rain to water the earth, and there were no people to cultivate the soil. 6 Instead, springs came up from the ground and watered all the land. 7 Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man's nostrils, and the man became a living person.8 Then the Lord God planted a garden in Eden in the east, and there he placed the man he had made. 9 The Lord God made all sorts of trees grow up from the ground—trees that were beautiful and that produced delicious fruit. In the middle of the garden he placed the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

James 5:7-8 (from the Archive)New Living Translation7 Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord's return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen. 8 You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Romans 8:14-17New Living Translation14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.15 So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God's Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.” 16 For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God's children. 17 And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God's glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

1 Corinthians 3:6-9 (from the Archive)New Living Translation6 I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. 7 It's not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What's important is that God makes the seed grow. 8 The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work. 9 For we are both God's workers. And you are God's field. You are God's building.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Colossians 3:1-4New Living Translation3 Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honour at God's right hand. 2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. 3 For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Philippians 4:4-7 (from the Archive)New Living Translation4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Luke 2:15-20New Living Translation15 When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let's go to Bethlehem! Let's see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”16 They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. 17 After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. 18 All who heard the shepherds' story were astonished, 19 but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often. 20 The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Revelation 21:3-5a (from the Archive)New Living Translation3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God's home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. 4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”5 And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!”Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Ephesians 3:16-19New Living Translation16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. 17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. 18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. 19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Hebrews 2:9-11 (from the Archive)New Living Translation9 What we do see is Jesus, who for a little while was given a position “a little lower than the angels”; and because he suffered death for us, he is now “crowned with glory and honour.” Yes, by God's grace, Jesus tasted death for everyone. 10 God, for whom and through whom everything was made, chose to bring many children into glory. And it was only right that he should make Jesus, through his suffering, a perfect leader, fit to bring them into their salvation.11 So now Jesus and the ones he makes holy have the same Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

2 Corinthians 4:6-7New Living Translation6 For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.7 We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with Permission.

Psalm 127 (from the Archive)New Living Translation1 Unless the Lord builds a house,    the work of the builders is wasted.Unless the Lord protects a city,    guarding it with sentries will do no good.2 It is useless for you to work so hard    from early morning until late at night,anxiously working for food to eat;    for God gives rest to his loved ones.3 Children are a gift from the Lord;    they are a reward from him.4 Children born to a young man    are like arrows in a warrior's hands.5 How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them!    He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Colossians 1:26-28New Living Translation26 This message was kept secret for centuries and generations past, but now it has been revealed to God's people. 27 For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory.28 So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us. We want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Psalm 133 (from the Archive)New Living Translation1 How wonderful and pleasant it is    when brothers live together in harmony!2 For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil    that was poured over Aaron's head,    that ran down his beard    and onto the border of his robe.3 Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon    that falls on the mountains of Zion.And there the Lord has pronounced his blessing,    even life everlasting.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Psalm 19:7-10New International Version7 The law of the Lord is perfect,    refreshing the soul.The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,    making wise the simple.8 The precepts of the Lord are right,    giving joy to the heart.The commands of the Lord are radiant,    giving light to the eyes.9 The fear of the Lord is pure,    enduring forever.The decrees of the Lord are firm,    and all of them are righteous.10 They are more precious than gold,    than much pure gold;they are sweeter than honey,    than honey from the honeycomb.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Colossians 3:16-17 (from the Archive)New Living Translation16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. 17 And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Matthew 8:5-10, 13New Living Translation5 When Jesus returned to Capernaum, a Roman officer came and pleaded with him, 6 “Lord, my young servant lies in bed, paralyzed and in terrible pain.”7 Jesus said, “I will come and heal him.”8 But the officer said, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed. 9 I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, ‘Go,' and they go, or ‘Come,' and they come. And if I say to my slaves, ‘Do this,' they do it.”10 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to those who were following him, he said, “I tell you the truth, I haven't seen faith like this in all Israel!13 Then Jesus said to the Roman officer, “Go back home. Because you believed, it has happened.” And the young servant was healed that same hour.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.