Philippians 4:6
Number 9: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
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That they know you, the only true God
When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3 And this is eternal…
Would you be content if you never experienced it?
Christian, would you be content never tasting the blessing that an ANR is? If these first century Christians were content having their lives stolen from them so violently, then you should be able to endure the pain of being ANR-less for the rest of your life. The same Spirit that empowered these early believers…
Trust God
If God could speak the Universe into existence, create planets and stars billions of times the size of our own, send His only begotten Son to die for your sins, then He’s more than capable of bringing you your ANR partner. Trust His timing. God could easily cause an ANR-desiring spouse to appear the moment…
The Ministry of Reconciliation
Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience. We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so…
Fix your eyes on what is unseen, not what is seen
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again,…
Matthew 28:19
Number 10: 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. Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if…
Ephesians 2:8
Number 11: For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— Ephesians 2Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
Galatians 5:22
Number 12: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
Before the Throne lyrics
VERSE 1 Before the throne of God above I have a strong and perfect plea A great High Priest whose name is love Who ever lives and pleads for me My name is graven on His hands My name is written on His heart I know that while in heav’n He stands No tongue can…
Romans 12:1
Number 13: Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
I Kissed Legalism Goodbye
Be very careful who you allow to shape your soul. Joshua Harris, author of the widely popular I Kissed Dating Goodbye and other well-known Christian manuals on dating and purity, has not only divorced his wife, he has also renounced his faith. I’m especially shocked because I, along with other godly Christians I know, read his…
John Piper – What is Idolatry?
In our circles, Pastor John, we hear a lot about idols. So what is an idol? Why are they dangerous? And what does an idol look like in today’s world? Maybe the best way to get at this instead of trying to reach out to the whole Bible and pull all the pieces together —…
1 Corinthians 10
New International Version (NIV) Warnings From Israel’s History 10 For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. 2 They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. 3…
John 10:10
Number 14: The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
Marriage drastically changes God’s disposition towards sex
I was just reflecting on 1 Corinthians and the transition from chapter 6 to 7 struck me. I was confronted with the fact that God absolutely loves frequent marital sex but abominates it when it occurs outside marriage. This is because of the deep spiritual implications of the sexual union. It mirrors His union with…
Idolatry
An idol is anything we treasure and prioritize more than God, and ends up replacing God. Those who have idols, yet have an outward appearance of seeking God won’t find Him. If you have any idols and still externally seek God, He won’t be found by you. Idolatry
Jesus plus nothing
Look to Jesus for your complete salvation. Nothing else. Your attitude when you don’t get your desires says a lot about who or what you truly worship. The ability to forgo EVERYTHING for Christ is central to our Christian walk, even if this self-denial literally kills us. May God rid us of our idols. Idolatry
Meaning of avoiding the appearance of evil
What does it mean not to give the appearance of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22)? Question: “What does it mean not to give the appearance of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22)?” Answer: Many Christians assume that to “abstain from all appearance of evil” (1 Thessalonians 5:22, KJV) is to avoid any behavior anyone might perceive as being…
Earth has nothing I desire besides You
Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. But as for me, it…
I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave
The Need for Self-Discipline Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we…
Acts 18:10
Number 15: For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
1 Corinthians 6 – Flee sexual immorality
Sexual Immorality 12 “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. 13 You say, “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food, and God will destroy them both.” The body, however, is not meant for…
Think about Jesus more than ANR
The believer’s priority If this blog makes you stumble or in any way distracts you from Jesus Christ, stop visiting until you re-focus on the only One that deserves your obsession. Please spend more time reading your Bible than this blog. The point of my site is Christ, not ANR. Please forgive me if I’ve…
More from Steven (and two encouraging responses)
“So, an interesting thing happened. I’ve been praying to God for a wife that would want an ANR with me for the past few days because I had a feeling He wanted me to ask after I heard a pastor talk about Luke 11:11-13 on Moody radios founders week a few days ago. So I…
Steven’s ANR comment
“If God didn’t intend for it to be for married couples also, then I don’t think he would have designed to two systems to be separate. Remember he designed the male and female bodies and systems as easily as you and I breath. As easily as we tie our shoes. He could have just as…
Acts 18:9
Number 16: One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
Read your Bible more than this blog
See The believer’s priority IdolatryObsession
Acts 18:11
Number 17: So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God. Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
Christ-centered ANR 