Happy birthday to Bishop Desmond Wellington! Illinois COGYD

“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.” Ecclesiastes 12:13 NIV ecclesiastes.bible/ecclesiastes-1…

“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”” Psalms 77:11-12 NIV bible.com/bible/111/psa.…

“Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.” Psalms 105:1 NIV psalm.bible/psalm-105-1

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalms 56:3 NIV psalm.bible/psalm-56-3

“For no word from God will ever fail.”” Luke 1:37 NIV luke.bible/luke-1-37

“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57 NIV 1corinthians.bible/1-corinthians-…

“Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.” 1 Chronicles 16:11 NIV 1chronicles.bible/1-chronicles-1…

“Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?” 1 Corinthians 3:16 NIV 1corinthians.bible/1-corinthians-…

“the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.” Psalms 147:11 NIV psalm.bible/psalm-147-11

“And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” Matthew 6:7-8 NIV bible.com/bible/111/mat.…

“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,” 1 Peter 3:15 NIV 1peter.bible/1-peter-3-15

“for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” Philippians 2:13 NIV philippians.bible/philippians-2-…

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:12 NIV ephesians.bible/ephesians-6-12

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 NIV 2peter.bible/2-peter-3-9

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” Romans 12:1 NIV romans.bible/romans-12-1

“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” Isaiah 26:4 NIV isaiah.bible/isaiah-26-4

“pray continually,” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NIV 1thessalonians.bible/1-thessalonian…

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalms 23:4 NIV psalm.bible/psalm-23-4

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,” Philippians 2:3 NIV philippians.bible/philippians-2-3