Planting on Purpose

Romans 5:8 says, “"But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

“The woman left her water jar and went back to the town. She said to the people, “Come! See a man who told me everything I’ve ever done. Could this be the Messiah?” John 4:28-29

"For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10

“Do whatever He tells you.” John 2:5

“Our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” Romans 8:18

“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” — 2 Timothy 1:5

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5

“I am the true vine. My Father is the Gardener. He cuts off every branch joined to me that does not bear fruit. He trims every branch that does not bear fruit. Then it will beat even more fruit.” John 15:1-2

Romans 5:8 (NIV) “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

“When He was insulted, He did not retaliate…” 1 Peter 2:23

“‘Why were you looking for me?’ He asked. ‘Didn’t you know I had to be in My Father’s house?’ But they did not understand what He meant by that.”

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-His good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2

“‘ I have the right to do anything, ’ you say—but not everything is beneficial. ‘ I have the right to do anything ’ —but I will not be mastered by anything. ” 1 Corinthians 6:12

“I am the Lord your God. I take hold of your right hand. I say to you, ‘Do not be afraid. I will help you.’”

Luke 15:20, “While the son was still a long way off, his father saw him.”

Matthew 7:16 “By their fruit you will recognize them…”

Matthew 6:3-4 “ But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. ”

“1 Samuel 16:7 says “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

“Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” Luke 2:15

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for our sake, He became poor, so that you by His poverty might become rich.” 2 Corinthians 8:9

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

Luke 1:38 “I serve the Lord…may it happen to me just as you said it would.”

“ Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. ” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

“I have the right to do anything, but not everything is beneficial.” 1 Corinthians 6:12

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21