Proverbs 12:25-26 We choose what path we walk.

Psalm 95:10

For forty years I was grieved with that generation,

And said, ‘It is a people who go astray in their hearts,

And they do not know My ways.’

We need to choose our words carefully. Compassion speaks volumes of what we believe about God. He is merciful and kind and wants everyone to come to Him. We choose. Out of the abundance of our  hearts we speak of Christ empathy for the marginalized of our world.

Proverbs 12:25-26 

Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,

But a good word makes it glad.

26 The righteous should choose his friends carefully,

For the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Satan only seeks to kill, steal and destroy those who trust in God. Carla

Anxiety loses some of its force in the face of a positive, encouraging word. Our friends help to determine who we will become (1 Corinthians 15:33). The NKJV Study Bible

The ways of both the righteous and the wicked influence those whom they associate with.  Faithlife Study Bible

Proverbs 15:13

A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance,

But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Isaiah 50:4

“The Lord GOD has given Me

The tongue of the learned,

That I should know how to speak

A word in season to him who is weary.

He awakens Me morning by morning,

He awakens My ear

To hear as the learned.

Proverbs 17:22

A merry heart does good, like medicine,

But a broken spirit dries the bones.

By addressing the root causes in parts and places in our world where people are threatened (or endangered or an “easy target for”), we can make a lasting impact, and create a better world, ensuring that the river of life flows smoothly and peacefully for all.

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Martin Luther King Jr.

And when that happens, I forgot, or didn’t remember (or didn't see and embrace the light inside of me) to tell the story of sanctuary, and empathy, compassion, and mercy.  Sabbath Moments

Remember what the Apostle Paul declared in the book of Ephesians: "[God] worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places" (Ephesians 1:20). This short verse gives us confidence in key truths about who Jesus is and what His resurrection means in our lives both today and forevermore.

This powerful position reassures us that Jesus is still working in our lives today. As humans, we may feel powerless in broken relationships, suffering bodies, or out-of-control circumstances. Certainly we are powerless to overcome death; however, Jesus' resurrection conquered sin and death forever, assuring believers that He has paid our sin's penalty in full and that we have eternal life.

By faith, we can look forward to the day when we, too, will be resurrected like Jesus and be with Him in heaven forever (1 Thessalonians 4:14-17). And as we await that day, we stand confidently in "the victory that has overcome the world" (1 John 5:4).

Christ's power stands the test of time and reassures us that our faith is not in vain. His Word is "living and active" (Hebrews 4:12),ensuring that we are never left to wonder what is true. Instead of allowing disbelief to lead us to defeat and despair, let's allow the truth of the resurrection and the reality of Jesus' heavenly power to conquer all doubt. This certainty leads us to joy, victory, and everlasting life in Him. First5