Soul Medicine

Season Your Conversation With Salt, Full of Grace Colossians 4:6 6Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Serve Everyone As Though You Are Serving Christ Colossians 3:23-24 23Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Do You Let God's Word Dwell In You Richly? Do You Worship With Gratitude? Colossians 3:16-17 16Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Remain Vertically Focused On The Things Above Colossians 3:1-2 1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

Give Thanks Always In Everything We Do! Colossians 3:17 17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Do Not Fear; TESTIFY And Do Not Let Fear Interfere With Your Sharing Acts 18:10 10For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.”

When They Sin Against You, Do You Chose To Forgive? Matthew 6:14-15 14For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

Disciple Another Right Where You Are: That Is Your Mission Field 2 Timothy 2:2 2And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.

Make Your Life About His Will Not Your Own 2 Corinthians 5:9 9So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.

Our Faith May Not Be Seen But We Sure Feel And Know And Therefore Testify For Our Lord 2 Corinthians 5:7 7For we live by faith, not by sight.

God Offers To Trade His Immeasurable Righteousness For Our Complete Worthlessness 2 Corinthians 5:21 21God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

We Are NEW Creations In Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17 17Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: a The old has gone, the new is here!

We Have Victory Even If We Are Going Through Trials; Remain Vertically Focused 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 7But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 8We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 10We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. 11For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that his life may also be revealed in our mortal body. 12So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.

The Sacrifice Of Jesus Paid The Price In Full; Believe And Receive That Victory 2 Corinthians 3:11 11And if what was transitory came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts!

Test EVERYTHING, If It's Not From God Run From it! 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 16Rejoice always, 17pray continually, 18give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 19Do not quench the Spirit. 20Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21but test them all; hold on to what is good, 22reject every kind of evil.

Pray, Rejoice, Give Thanks, Because Christ Has Already Won The Victory Thessalonians 5:16-19 16Rejoice always, 17pray continually, 18give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 19Do not quench the Spirit.

Do All Things To Serve Christ Without Grumbling 1 Peter 4:9-10 9Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.

Jesus Bore Our Sins And By Those Wounds We Are Healed 1 Peter 2:24 24“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”

If You Don't Love, You Don't Know God, Because God Is Love 1 John 4:8 8Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love 1 John 3:16-18 16This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? 18Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.

Seek God Through Christ Because We Are All In The Same Family 1 John 3:1-3 1See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, a we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. 3All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.

Be On Guard, Stand Firm, Be Of Courage, Be Strong And Love 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 13Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 14Do everything in love.

Measure Every Thing You Hear And Witness Against Scripture. 1 Corinthians 14:10 10Undoubtedly there are all sorts of languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.

The Greatest Of These Is Love, Nothing Better! 1 Corinthians 13:13 13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

God Is Faithful And Will Help Always When You Call On Him 1 Corinthians 10:13 13No temptation c has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted d beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

Your Life Is Not Your Own, You Were Bought At A Price. Honor God 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 19Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

If Our Foundation Is Jesus Christ, We Must Build On That According To Jesus 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 10By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. 11For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

What Christ Did Doesn't Make Sense To The Unbelieving World 1 Corinthians 1:18 18For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Let Nothing Stand In Your Way Of Worshipping God Ruth 1:16-17 16But Ruth replied, “Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. 17Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.”

Live In The Graciousness And Compassionate Presence Of God. Psalm 145: 8-14 8The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. 9The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. 10All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you. 11They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, 12so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. 13Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does. 14The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.

Trust In God Because You know You Can Psalm 143:8 8Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.

God Is The Only Foundation To Lay The Cornerstone Of Jesus On And Then Allow The Holy Spirit To Build The House Psalm 127:1 1Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.

Approach God In Honesty And Tell Him How You Feel. He Will Give You A Reason To Rejoice! Psalm 118:22-29 22The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; 23the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. 24The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. 25Lord, save us! Lord, grant us success! 26Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. From the house of the Lord we bless you. 27The Lord is God, and he has made his light shine on us. With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up to the horns of the altar. 28You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you. 29Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Rejoice Every Day, Because The Lord Has Made Every Day Psalm 118:24 24The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.

On Whom Do You Trust? Great Question! What's Your Answer? Psalm 118:8 8It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.

Exalt God To Others Sharing What He Has Done For You Psalm 107:31-32 31Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind. 32Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people and praise him in the council of the elders.

Remember Who God Is And The Benefits You Receive. REMIND YOURSELF DAILY Psalm 10:32 2Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits

Doesn't Get Any Better Than God Consoling Us! No Greater Joy Psalm 94:19 19When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.

God Doesn't Promise A World Free From Danger, But Does Promise His Help When We Face Danger! Psalm 91:1-4 1Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. a 2I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 3Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. 4He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Desiring To Be Righteous For The Lord Will Allow You Peace Even In The Storm Psalm 85:8-13 8I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly. 9Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. 10Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. 11Faithfulness springs forth from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven. 12The Lord will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest. 13Righteousness goes before him and prepares the way for his steps.

God Knows What You Need When You Need It; A Perfect Portion. Trust Him Psalm 73:26 26My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Always Turn To God And Not Away From Him Psalm 69:13-18 13But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation. 14Rescue me from the mire, do not let me sink; deliver me from those who hate me, from the deep waters. 15Do not let the floodwaters engulf me or the depths swallow me up or the pit close its mouth over me. 16Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me. 17Do not hide your face from your servant; answer me quickly, for I am in trouble. 18Come near and rescue me; deliver me because of my foes.

Come See What The Lord Has Done! Do You Live With That Intensity And Desire? Psalm 66:5 5Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for mankind!

Cast All Your Cares On The Lord And Don't Pick Them Back Up Psalm 55:22 22Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

Be Still In The Turmoil Knowing God Is Our Refuge And Strength Psalm 46:10 10He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Have An Attitude Of Gratitude In All Situations Psalm 40:1-5 1I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. 3He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him. 4Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. b 5Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.

Commit Your Way To The Lord And Trust In Him Psalm 37:5 5Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this:

Delight In The Lord, To Do So Means To Get To Know Him Better Psalm 37:4 4Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

All Your Heart To Leap For Joy Through Trusting In The Lord Psalm 28:7 7The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.

The Lord Is My Shepherd-No Better Protector Psalm 23:1-6 1The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake. 4Even though I walk through the darkest valley, a I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Place Your Every Word And Thought In God's Hands. Then Everything You Do Will Be Pleasing to Him. Psalm 19:14 14May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.