1 Peter

As the Scriptures say, “I am placing a cornerstone in Jerusalem, chosen for great honor, and anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” - 1 Peter 2:6

1: You are called to be holy. 2: Set apart. 3: Consecrated. 4: A temple of the Holy Spirit. 5: "...you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy." - 1 Peter 1:15

So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. - 1 Peter 1:13

1. No more needing all the answers. Be okay in the hands of the one who has them. 2. No more striving. Embrace rest. 3. No more pretending it’s fine. Trust that it will be. 4. No more 3am spiral. Remember you aren’t alone in the dark. 5. No more white-knuckling through life. Release what’s out of your control. 6. No more fear of what’s ahead. Have faith in who goes before you.

Seven verses to help you calm your anxious thoughts. 1. “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” - Psalm 56:3 2. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you…Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” - John 14:27 3. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” - 1 Peter 5:7 4. “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” - Psalm 94:19 5. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28-30 6. “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” - Isaiah 26:3 7. “Do not be anxious about anything…the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:6-7

If your mind won’t slow down today… 1. You don’t have to solve everything right now. 2. “Be still, and know that I am God.” - Psalm 46:10 3. Release the conversations you keep replaying. 4. Let go of tomorrow’s worries. Today has enough grace for today. 5. “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” - 1 Peter 5:7 6. God is not rushing you. His peace is not in a hurry. 7. “The peace of God…will guard your hearts and your minds.” - Philippians 4:7 8. You can rest your thoughts here. God is holding what you can’t.

"And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests." - 1 Peter 2:5

God uses willing hearts, not perfect ones.

Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart. - 1 Peter 1:22

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. - 1 Peter 5:7

It is finished

If you're feeling anxious today, take a moment to say this prayer:

Let God worry about it for you

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Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others. - 1 Peter 4:10

Finally, all of you should be of one mind sympathize with each other love each other as brothers and sisters be tenderhearted and keep a humble attitude. - 1 Peter 3:8

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. - 1 Peter 5:6

Forgiveness was bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession - 1 Peter 2:9

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. - 1 Peter 5:7

Good Friday. It is finished.

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