Romans 1:16

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is God's power of salvation to everyone who believes." Romans 1:16 www.Acknowledgement.com

Job 22:21

"Come to terms with God and be at peace; in this way good will come to you." Job 22:21 www.Acknowledgement.com

Merry Christmas

Luke 2:11-14

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”” Luke 2:11-14 from BibleGateway.com

Luke 2:6-7

“While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” Luke 2:6-7 from BibleGateway.com

Luke 2:1, 4-5

"[The Birth of Jesus] In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. Luke 2:1, 4-5 from BibleGateway.com

Matthew 1:20-21

“But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”” Matthew 1:20-21 from BibleGateway.com

1 Peter 2:15

"For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people." 1 Peter 2:15 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Peter 2:13

"Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority" 1 Peter 2:13 www.Acknowledgement.com

Ephesians 4:6

"one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." Ephesians 4:6 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 16:11

"You will show me the path of life; in your presence is fullness of Joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Psalm 16:11 www.Acknowledgement.com

Romans 8:28

"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 www.Acknowledgement.com

Ephesians 4:29

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29 www.Acknowledgement.com

Isaiah 9:6

"For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 10:14-15

I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.” John 10:14-15 from BibleGateway.com

John 10:7, 9-10

“Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:7, 9-10 from BibleGateway.com

2 Peter 3:10-11

“But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives” 2 Peter 3:10-11 from BibleGateway.com

Psalm 136:1,26

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1,26 from BibleGateway.com

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth." Matthew 5:5

Colossians 3:16

“Let 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.” Colossians 3:16 through BibleGateway.com

Hebrews 12:28

“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,” Hebrews 12:28 through BibleGateway.com

Psalm 100:4-5

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100:4-5 Through BibleGateway.com

Psalm 40:1

"I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry." Psalm 40:1 www.Acknowledgement.com

Philippians 4:19

"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 34:4

"I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears." Psalm 34:4 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 104:35

"But may sinners vanish from the earth and the wicked be no more. Praise the Lord, my soul. Praise the Lord." Psalm 104:35 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 104:33

"I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live." Psalm 104:33 www.Acknowledgement.com

Revelation 15:3-4

"Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the nations. Who will not fear you, Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed." Revelation 15:3-4 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Peter 5:8-9

"Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings." 1 Peter 5:8-9 www.Acknowledgement.com through BibleGateway.com

Hebrews 2:9

"But we do see Jesus made lower than the angels for a short time so that by God's grace he might taste death for everyone crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death." Hebrews 2:9 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 John 1:2-4

"We have seen it and we testify and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us what we have seen and heard we also declare to you, so that you may have fellowship along with us, and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:2-4 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 12:46

"I have come as a light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me would not remain in darkness." John 12:46 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 10:9

"I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved." John 10:9 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 92:1-2

" It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your lovingkindness in the morning, and your faithfulness every night." Psalm 92:1-2 www.Acknowledgement.com

Deuteronomy 6:12

"Be careful not forget the Lord" Deuteronomy 6:12 www.Acknowledgement.com

Philippians 4:13

"I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 www.Acknowledgement.com

Romans 8:35,37

"Who can separate us from the love of Christ? Can affliction or anguish or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? ... No, in all these things we are are more than victorious through Him who loved us." Romans 8:35,37 www.Acknowledgement.com

Ephesians 5:19-20

"speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:19-20 www.Acknowledgement.com through BibleGateway.

Galatians 6:2

"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2 www.Acknowledgement.com

Romans 8:38-39

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39 www.Acknowledgement.com

Romans 8:35

"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?" Romans 8:35 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Corinthians 6:19

"Do 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" 1 Corinthians 6:19 www.Acknowledgement.com

Micah 7:19

"You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea." Micah 7:19 www.Acknowledgement.com

Hebrews 10:16

"This is the covenant I will make with them after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds." Hebrews 10:16 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 6:47

"Very truly I tell you, the one who believes has eternal life." John 6:47 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 10:27-28

"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand." John 10:27-28 www.Acknowledgement.com

Romans 8:1

"there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" Romans 8:1 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 3:36

"Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them." John 3:36 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 5:24

"Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life." John 5:24 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 John 5:13

"I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life." 1 John 5:13 www.Acknowledgement.com

Acts 16:31

"Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household." Acts 16:31 www.Acknowledgement.com

Romans 4:5

"to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness." Romans 4:5 www.Acknowledgement.com

Romans 4:13

"It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith." Romans 4:13 www.Acknowledgement.com

Romans 10:13

"Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalms 40:17

"I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay." Psalms 40:17 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 104:33

"I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live." Psalm 104:33 www.Acknowledgement.com

Colossians 3:16

"Let 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." Colossians 3:16 www.Acknowledgement.com

Hebrews 10:24

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds" Hebrews 10:24 www.Acknowledgement.com

Ephesians 5:2

"and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." Ephesians 5:2 www.Acknowledgement.com

Ephesians 4:15-16

"Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work." Ephesians 4:15-16 www.Acknowledgement.com

Ephesians 4:11-12

"So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up" Ephesians 4:11-12 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 86:9-12

"All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name. For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God. Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever." Psalm 86:9-12 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 18:1-3

"I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies." Psalm 18:1-3 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 139:23-24

"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." Psalm 139:23-24 www.Acknowledgement.com

Isaiah 6:3

"And they were calling to one another: 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.'" Isaiah 6:3 www.Acknowledgement.com

2 Corinthians 4:3-4

"And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 www.Acknowledgement.com

2 Corinthians 3:18

"And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." 2 Corinthians 3:18 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 104:33

"I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live." Psalm 104:33 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 John 3:18

"Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." 1 John 3:18 www.Acknowledgement.com

Ephesians 4:2

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." Ephesians 4:2 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Peter 4:8

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4:8 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 13:35

"everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another" John 13:35 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 13:34

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." John 13:34 www.Acknowledgement.com

Romans 5:8

"God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 www.Acknowledgement.com

Leviticus 19:18

"Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord" Leviticus 19:18 www.Acknowledgement.com

Deuteronomy 6:5

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." Deuteronomy 6:5 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 13:33-35

"My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come. A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:33-35 www.Acknowledgement.com

Revelation 5:12

"Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!" Revelation 5:12 www.Acknowledgement.com

Ephesians 3:17-19

" so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge —that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:17-19 www.Acknowledgement.com

Acts 17:29

"Therefore since we are God’s offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone—an image made by human design and skill." Acts 17:29 www.Acknowledgement.com

Acts 17:25

"And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else." Acts 17:25 www.Acknowledgement.com

Acts 17:24

"he God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands." Acts 17:24 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Corinthians 9:22

"To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some." 1 Corinthians 9:22 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Corinthians 9:14

"In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel." 1 Corinthians 9:14 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 116:15

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants." Psalm 116:15 www.Acknowledgement.com

Matthew 24:44

"So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." Matthew 24:44 www.Acknowledgement.com

Isaiah 41:10

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 www.Acknowledgement.com

Romans 8:28

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 www.Acknowledgement.com

Romans 8:18

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." Romans 8:18 www.Acknowledgement.com

Romans 8:22-25

"We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently." Romans 8:22-25 www.Acknowledgement.com

Hebrews 11:1

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1 www.Acknowledgement.com

Hebrews 12:11

"No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." Hebrews 12:11 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 16:33

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 16:22

"Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy." John 16:22 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Thessalonians 4:17

"After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever." 1 Thessalonians 4:17 www.Acknowledgement.com

2 Corinthians 5:6-8

"Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. For we live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 www.Acknowledgement.com

Romans 8:12-13

"Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live." Romans 8:12-13 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

"For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words." 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Corinthians 10:13

"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." 1 Corinthians 10:13 www.Acknowledgement.com

Ephesians 6:17

"Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." Ephesians 6:17 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 119:66

"Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands." Psalm 119:66 www.Acknowledgement.com

Matthew 4:1-4

Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’" Matthew 4:1-4 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Peter 1:13-14

"Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance." 1 Peter 1:13-14 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Corinthians 10:12

"So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!" 1 Corinthians 10:12 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 119:114

"You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word." Psalm 119:114 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 1:12-13

"Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God." John 1:12-13 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 24:2-4

"for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god." Psalm 24:2-4 www.Acknowledgement.com

Philippians 3:14

"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:14 www.Acknowledgement.com

Hebrews 12:1

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us" Hebrews 12:1 www.Acknowledgement.com

Hebrews 11:1

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 112:5

"Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice." Psalm 112:5 www.Acknowledgement.com

Matthew 19:14

"Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 119:7

"I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws." Psalm 119:7 www.Acknowledgement.com

Colossians 2:9-10

"For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority." Colossians 2:9-10 www.Acknowledgement.com

Matthew 4:4

"Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." Matthew 4:4 www.Acknowledgement.com

Jeremiah 32:17

"Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you." Jeremiah 32:17 www.Acknowledgement.com

Ephesians 3:20-21

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21 www.Acknowledgement.com

Hebrews 2:3

"how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him." Hebrews 2:3 www.Acknowledgement.com

Hebrews 10:16-17

"This is the covenant I will make with them after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.”

Then he adds:

“Their sins and lawless acts, I will remember no more.”
Hebrews 10:16-17 www.Acknowledgement.com

Hebrews 7:8

"In the one case, the tenth is collected by people who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living." Hebrews 7:8 www.Acknowledgement.com

Romans 3:20

"Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin." Romans 3:20 www.Acknowledgement.com

Hebrews 9:12

"He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption." Hebrews 9:12 www.Acknowledgement.com

Hebrews 7:24-25

"but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them." Hebrews 7:24-25 www.Acknowledgement.com

Proverbs 16:24

"Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." Proverbs 16:24 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 139:1-3

"You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways." Psalm 139:1-3 www.Acknowledgement.com

Genesis 49:28

"All these are the twelve tribes of Israel, and this is what their father said to them when he blessed them, giving each the blessing appropriate to him." Genesis 49:28 www.Acknowledgement.com

Luke 15:20

So he got up and went to his father. "But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him." Luke 15:20 www.Acknowledgement.com

Proverbs 16:24

"Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." Proverbs 16:24 Acknowledgement.com

Father's Four Basic Principles

It's Father's Day so I will share something I've learned today.

Four Principles to raise your children.

• Principle no.1 Physical Affection

So he got up and went to his father. "But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him." Luke 15:20

• Principle no.2 Verbal Affirmation

"Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." Proverbs 16:24

• Principle no.3 Emotional Connection

"All these are the twelve tribes of Israel, and this is what their father said to them when he blessed them, giving each the blessing appropriate to him." Genesis 49:28

• Principle no.4 Personal Reconciliation

The most powerful seven words any Dad can say to his children are: "I am sorry would you please forgive me."

Luke 16:10

"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much." Luke 16:10 Acknowledgement.com

1 Timothy 3:16

"Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory." 1 Timothy 3:16 Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 145:19

"He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them." Psalm 145:19 Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 145:18

"The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." Psalm 145:18 Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 145:17

"The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does." Psalm 145:17 Acknowledgement.com

Proverbs 18:10

"The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." Proverbs 18:10 Acknowledgement.com

1 Corinthians 15:33

"Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”" 1 Corinthians 15:33 Acknowledgement.com

Romans 14:5

"One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind." Romans 14:5 Acknowledgement.com

Romans 6:5

"For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his." Romans 6:5 Acknowledgement.com

Colossians 3:13

"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13 Acknowledgement.com

Ephesians 4:29

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29 Acknowledgment.com

Romans 14:19

"Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification." Romans 14:19 Acknowledgement.com

Proverbs 15:1

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Proverbs 15:1 Acknowledgement.com

Proverbs 14:31

"Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God." Proverbs 14:31Acknowledgement.com

Proverbs 29:23

"Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor." Proverbs 29:23 Acknowledgement.com

Proverbs 17:27

"The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered." Proverbs 17:27 Acknowledgement.com

Proverbs 19:12

"What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar." Proverbs 19:12 Acknowledgement.com

Proverbs 17:17

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity." Proverbs 17:17 Acknowledgement.com

Proverbs 19:20

"Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise." Proverbs 19:20 Acknowledgement.com

Proverbs 17:9

"Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends." Proverbs 17:9 Acknowledgement.com

Joel 2:25

“I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten — the great locust and the young locust, the other locusts and the locust swarm — my great army that I sent among you. Joel 2:25 Acknowledgement.com

Genesis 18:25

"Far be it from you to do such a thing —to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. Far be it from you! Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?” Genesis 18:25 Acknowledgement.com

Proverbs 22:6

"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6 Acknowledgement.com

Colossians 3:16

"Let 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." Colossians 3:16 Acknowledgement.com

Romans 7:15

"I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do." Romans 7:15 Acknowledgement.com

Romans 1:18

"The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness" Romans 1:18 Acknowledgement.com

Luke 5:1-7

"One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret,[a] the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink." Luke 5:1-7 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 25:4-5

"Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long." Psalm 25:4-5 www.Acknowledgement.com

Exodus 13:11

"After the Lord brings you into the land of the Canaanites and gives it to you, as he promised on oath to you and your ancestors" Exodus 13:11 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 46:10

"He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”" Psalm 46:10 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 46:1-4

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells." Psalm 46:1-4 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Chronicles 16:34-35

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise.”" 1 Chronicles 16:34-35 www.Acknowledgement.com

2 Samuel 22:50

"Therefore I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name." 2 Samuel 22:50 www.Acknowledgement.com

Philippians 3:15

"All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you." Philippians 3:15 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 14:19

"Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live." John 14:19 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 john 5:11-12

"And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life." 1 john 5:11-12 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 11:25

"Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die" John 11:25 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 14:27

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 8:34

"Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin." John 8:34 www.Acknowledgement.com

Acts 1:8

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 www.Acknowledgement.com

2 Corinthians 5:15

"And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again." 2 Corinthians 5:15 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 8:12

"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”" John 8:12 www.Acknowledgement.com

Hebrews 11:6

"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." Hebrews 11:6 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Thessalonians 1:8

"The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it" 1 Thessalonians 1:8 www.Acknowledgement.com

Colossians 3:23-24

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

Ephesians 4:12

"to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up" Ephesians 4:12 www.Acknowledgement.com

Acts 4:34-35

"there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales, and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need." Acts 4:34-35 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Peter 3:16

"keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander." 1 Peter 3:16 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Peter 3:15

"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" 1 Peter 3:15 www.Acknowledgement.com

Philippians 3:15

"All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you." Philippians 3:15 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Corinthians 9:22

"To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some." 1 Corinthians 9:22 www.Acknowledgement.com

Ephesians 4:11-13

"So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." Ephesians 4:11-13 www.Acknowledgement.com

Matthew 28:18-19

"Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" Matthew 28:18-19 www.Acknowledgement.com

2 Corinthians 5:17

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 www.Acknowledgement.com

Galatians 2:20

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20

1 Corinthians 10:31

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 16:14

"He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you." John 16:14 www.Acknowledgement.com

Isaiah 42:8

"I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols." Isaiah 42:8 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 15:20

"Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also." John 15:20 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 15:18

"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first." John 15:18 www.acknowledgement.com

Leviticus 18:22

"Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable." Leviticus 18:22 www.Acknowledgement.com

2 Timothy 4:5

"But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry." 2 Timothy 4:5 www.Acknowledgement.com

2 Timothy 4:3-4

"For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths." 2 Timothy 4:3-4 www.Acknowledgement.com

2 Timothy 4:1

"In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge" 2 Timothy 4:1 www.Acknowledgement.com

Romans 8:38-39

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39 www.Acknowledgement.com

Jeremiah 33:3

"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." Jeremiah 33:3 www.Acknowledgement.com

Luke 18:27

"Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”" Luke 18:27 www.Acknowledgement.com

Luke 1:37

"For no word from God will ever fail." Luke 1:37 www.Acknowledgement.com

Genesis 18:14

"Is anything too hard for the LORD? I will return to you at the appointed time next year, and Sarah will have a son." Genesis 18:14 www.Acknowledgement.com

Malachi 3:10

"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it." Malachi 3:10 www.Acknowledgement.com

Ephesians 3:20

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us" Ephesians 3:20 www.Acknowledgement.com

Romans 13:1

"Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God." Romans 13:1 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 66:4

"All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing the praises of your name." Psalm 66:4 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 141:1

"I call to you, LORD, come quickly to me; hear me when I call to you." Psalm 141:1 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 11:4

"The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them." Psalm 11:4 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Peter 2:25

"You were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls." 1 Peter 2:25 www.Acknowledgement.com

Deuteronomy 7:9

“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.” Deuteronomy 7:9 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 103:17-18

“But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children- with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.” Psalm 103:17-18 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 10:10-11

"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." John 10:10-11 www.Acknowledgement.com

Mark 7:21-23

"For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man." Mark 7:21-23 www.Acknowledgement.com

Ecclesiastes 9:3-6

"This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead. For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion. For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun." Ecclesiastes 9:3-6 www.Acknowledgement.com

Matthew 28:18-20

"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." Matthew 28:18-20 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 95:6-7

"O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker. For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice." Psalm 95:6-7 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 18:31-32

"It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places." Psalm 18:31-32 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 17:17

"Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth." John 17:17 www.Acknowledgement.com

Jeremiah 17:9-10

"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings." Jeremiah 17:9-10 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 11:25

"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live" John 11:25 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 4:20

"Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship." John 4:20 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 3:13

" And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven." John 3:13 www.Acknowledgement.com

Matthew 4:4

"But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." Matthew 4:4 www.acknowledgement.com

Joshua 1:8

"This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success." Joshua 1:8 www.Acknowledgement.com

Joshua 1:7

"Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest." Joshua 1:7 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 67:1-3

"God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee." Psalm 67:1-3 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 13:34-35

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 www.Acknowledgement.com

John 3:16

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life." John 3:16 www.Acknowledgement.com

Luke 22:42

“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” Luke 22:42 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Peter 2:25

"For you were going astray like sheep; but now have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls." 1 Peter 2:25 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 16:11

"You will show me the path of life.
In your presence is fullness of joy.
In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore." Psalm 16:11 www.Acknowledgement.com

1 Samuel 7:3

Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, “If you do return to Yahweh with all your heart, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you, and direct your hearts to Yahweh, and serve him only; and he will deliver youout of the hand of the Philistines.” 1 Samuel 7:3 www.Acknowledgement.com

Proverbs 1:33

"But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm." Proverbs 1:33 www.Acknowledgement.com

Proverbs 1:8

"My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching" Proverbs 1:8 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 145:17

"Yahweh is righteous in all his ways, and gracious in all his works." Psalm 145:17 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 147:5

"Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite." Psalm 147:5 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 145:1-5

"I will exalt you, my God, the King. I will praise your name forever and ever. Every day I will praise you. I will extol your name forever and ever. Great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised! His greatness is unsearchable. One generation will commend your works to another, and will declare your mighty acts. Of the glorious majesty of your honor, of your wondrous works, I will meditate." Psalm 145:1-5 www.Acknowledgement.com

Psalm 8:9

"Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!" Psalm 8:9 www.Acknowledgement.com