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Ecclesiastes 7:8

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Ecclesiastes 7:8 "The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride." Ecclesiastes 7:8 Matthew Henry Commentary 7:7-10 The event of our trials and difficulties is often better than at first we thought. Surely it is better to be patient in spirit, than to be proud and hasty. Be not soon angry, nor quick in resenting an affront. Be not long angry; though anger may come into the bosom of a wise man, it passes through it as a way-faring man; it dwells only in the bosom of fools. It is folly to cry out upon the badness of our times, when we have more reason to cry out for the badness of our own hearts; and even in these times we enjoy many mercies. It is folly to cry up the goodness of former times; as if former ages had not the like things to complain of that we have: this arises from discontent, and aptness to quarrel with God himself.

Proverbs 21:5

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Proverbs 21:5 Proverbs 21:5 The thoughts of the diligent  tend only to plenteousness; but of every one  that is  hasty only to want. The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness,.... A man that is thoughtful and studious, and wisely forms schemes in his mind, and diligently pursues them; the issue of it is, generally speaking, prosperity and plenty: such a man is usually thriving and flourishing; and this holds good in things spiritual, as well as in things temporal,  Matthew 25:29 ;  but of everyone that is hasty only to want; that is in haste to be rich, and is resolved to be so, right or wrong, he comes at last to poverty and want: or he who is rash and precipitate in acting, who never thinks before he acts, but rashly engages in an affair; or, however, does not give himself time enough to think it over, but, as soon as ever it has entered his thoughts, he immediately attempts to put it in execution; a man so thoughtless and inconsiderate, so rash and hasty,

Grace So Glorious

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Grace So Glorious  Beneath the cross of Jesus Christ No shadow remains for shame to hide Redemption shone for all to see Perfection bore our penalty With a grace so glorious Immortal day the veil was torn When mercy donned a crown of thorns As law gave way to liberty And freedom for humanity With a grace so glorious. Oh, the glory of the Savior's love Surrounding our surrender To know forever we are welcomed home Crowned in glory to glory Worthy is the Lord Of all the glory forever Holy is the Lord Triumphant praises without end All hailing the King of righteousness And every eye beholds the One Our hearts were undeserving of With a grace so glorious O wondrous day when I will see The face of Him who ransomed me I'll fall in worship at His feet And rise to reign eternally In a grace so glorious Oh, in a grace so glorious

Grace Upon Grace

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Grace Upon Grace John 1:1-18 ESV 🌿 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.   In him was life,[a] and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him.He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light. The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.   He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to his own,[b] and his own people[c] did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man

You Can Do It

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You Can Do It Philippians 4:12-13 🌿 "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.  I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

Be Strong

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Be Strong Joshua 1:7-9 🌿 NIV "Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”