Monday Meditation – Page 8 – Memos from God

The bright light of a lighthouse shining out into a dark blue sky and reflecting on dark blue water that this dotted with small islands and boats. Caption: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. Hebrews 12:1

A lighthouse painted with black and white diamonds stands behind a tall, grassy sand dune. Caption: Happy is the one who endures testing because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him. James 1:12

A lighthouse on a pier seems small compared to the waves that are crashing around it. Caption: But reject foolish and ignorant controversies because you know they breed infighting. 2 Timothy 2:23

A tall, robust lighthouse can be seen beyond the houses and cars of a busy residential street. Caption: But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22

For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men. 2 Corinthians 8:21

A cream-coloured stucco lighthouse beside a smaller light atop a metal tower. A beautiful golden sunset in a blue and purple sky acts as a backdrop. Caption: Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

I know a lot of you aren’t Canadian, but this is Thanksgiving Day in Canada. So I thought I would interrupt our regularly scheduled programming on character to share this timeless verse on giving thanks. I hope that wherever you are, you take time to reflect on all you have to be thankful for today.

A variety of gourds frame an open space with this caption: Happy Thanksgiving! Always rejoice, constantly pray, in everything give thanks. For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

A white lighthouse at the end of a grassy peninsula, with a vast ocean and sky beyond. Caption: Like obedient children, do not comply with the evil urges you used to follow in your ignorance, but, like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all of your conduct for it is written, "You shall be holy, because I am holy." 1 Peter 1:14-16

A red and white striped lighthouse beside a sandy path bordered by a rail fence and reeds. Caption: The one who says he resides in God ought himself to walk just as Jesus walked. 1 John 2:6

A white lighthouse with a green top at the end of a pier, with sailboats on the deep-blue ocean beyond. Caption: Do not he deceived: "Bad company corrupts good morals. 1 Corinthians 15:33