Tag: righteousness
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Seven times
Proverbs 24:16, “For a righteous man falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in time of calamity.” I read once that righteousness is not achieving perfection but making steady progress. It is a continuous journey of aligning ourselves with God’s standards. The difference between a righteous and unrighteous man is not whether Read more
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Restores my soul
Psalm 23:3, “He restores my soul; He guides me in the path of righteousness for His name’s sake.” The greatest gift that God gave us was Jesus Christ. The only one who restores our soul to God. By His death and resurrection, we have been restored. We have been made whole. No longer are we Read more
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Hold my hand
Isaiah 42:16 “I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness. I will also hold you by the hand and watch over you, and I will appoint you as a covenant to the people, as a light to the nations.” When my children were young, I would often say to them “hold my hand” Read more