The Beginning and the End
Carole Holiday
“‘I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, ‘the one who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.’” Revelation 1:8 (CSB)
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.” 2 Corinthians 4:8 (NIV)
“Honor the Lord with your possessions …” Proverbs 3:9 (NKJ)
“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything we need for enjoyment.” 1 Timothy 6:17 (NIV)
“Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; then stick to the path and stay safe. Don't get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.” Proverbs 4:25-27 (NLT)
“So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 (NKJ)
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:36-38(NIV)
“He said to them, ‘Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. They are not just idle words for you--they are your life.’” Deuteronomy 32:46-47 (NIV)
“Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will you Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” Matthew 7:9-11(NIV)
"Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me." Psalm 51:12 (NIV)
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” Psalm 33:12 (NIV)
“‘I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, ‘the one who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.’” Revelation 1:8 (CSB)
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
“Their mother has been unfaithful … She said, ‘I will go after my lovers, who give me my food and my water, my wool and my linen, my olive oil and my drink.’” Hosea 2:5 (NIV)