In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.
Ephesians 2:21-22//

Jesus is literally building me piece by piece at this very moment.

Malachi 2:15
Has not the one God made you? You belong to him in body and spirit. And what does the one God seek? Godly offspring.//

One of the Lord’s highest priorities is for me to raise a family in godliness.

Malachi 1:13
“When you bring injured, lame or diseased animals and offer them as sacrifices, should I accept them from your hands?” says the Lord.//

The Lord is displeased when I give Him less than my best.

which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.
Ephesians 1:23//

When I feel empty, I need to remember to look to Christ to fill me and make me whole.

Malachi 1:2
“I have loved you,” says the Lord. “But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’//

Though God loves us deeply, we often question His love. May I trust the Lord when He tells me that He loves me.

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Galatians 6:9-10//

This can be really hard to do; especially if I do not keep focused on Christ.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23//

Lord, grant me these fruits of the Spirit in my attitude this week.

Ezekiel 36:36 Then the nations around you that remain will know that I the Lord have rebuilt what was destroyed and have replanted what was desolate. I the Lord have spoken, and I will do it.’

God eventually intervenes in our dry places and accomplishes His desired purposes for us.

If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Galatians 3:29//

Praise God almighty that He shares His grace with me!

I went in response to a revelation and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. I wanted to be sure I was not running and had not been running my race in vain.
Galatians 2:2//

Even Paul was unsure of himself at times, but he was lifted up by those he knew had wisdom.