https://randyobrien50.com/2026/10/18/the-overwhelming-importance-of-believers-staying-close-to-god-through-prayer-bible-study-fellowship-and-service-to-others/SCRIP-BITSen2026-10-18T18:45:28+00:00The Overwhelming Importance of Believers Staying Close to God through Prayer, Bible Study, Fellowship and Service to Others!holy spirit, faith, LOVE, fellowship, mercy, wisdom, salvation, truth, Jesus Christ, be strong and of a good courage, walking with God, I will give you rest, abide in me and I in you, search for me with all your heart, exhorting one another, as ye see the day approaching, an outward indication of an inner condition, without me ye can do nothing, God does not lie, the glorious truth, God is always there, don't give in, the same bringeth forth much fruit, as the world turns, the only wise God, gather in God's sanctuary, except it abide in the vine, constant prayer, he careth for you, casting all your care upon him, have I not commanded thee, Judith Gayle, Stay with God, God why, the heartaches are severe, only one place we are safe, I will hearken unto you, then shall ye call upon me, I am the vine ye are the branches, keep God first place in our lives, the Great Invitation of Jesus, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves, the church is a body interacting, not a dispensary of spiritual food and medicine, the Lord thy God is with thee wherever you go, be not afraid neither be thou dismayed, He'll never leave you, sweet sacrifices of praise, go and pray unto me, seek me and find me, don't give up now, a heartfelt version, I will listen to you, he that abideth in me and I in him, come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, draw near to God and he will draw near to you, giving thanks and praise to God, the importance of Christian fellowship, believers must get together on a regular basis, stand strong n faith and perseverance, the mountains get so high sometimes, the valley seems so wide, this journey will never end, you keep asking the question, the road it gets so rocky at times, like life will never change its tide, an answer to all of life's cares, in spite of what you see or feel, in spite of how things may appear, it doesn't matter what may come our way, the way you feel, says give up now, you feel you can't hold on, cast all your cares on God, tell everyone you meet, you cry, you feel that will ease the pain, believe your life is in God's hands, your mountains have to disappear, you got life in him, there's hope in God, he'll never forsake you, whatever may come your way, stay with Jesus, God eternal immortal invisible, no better advice than that, abiding with God, staying with God, holding on to faith, being diligent in prayer, remembering we're not alone, keep on believeing, trusting God to do what is right, rooted and grounded in the scriptures, the perfect message for these evil and ungodly times, essential for spiritual life peace and fruitfulness, staying connected to God, the branch caanot bear fruit of itself, no more can ye except ye abide in me, the onus is on us to search for God, diligent Bible study, regular fellowship with other believers, humble service to othershttps://randyobrien50.com/2026/10/17/the-overwhelming-importance-of-christians-living-the-way-god-desires-if-they-want-to-be-truly-blessed/SCRIP-BITSen2026-10-17T18:14:53+00:00The Overwhelming Importance of Christians Living the Way God Desires, if They want to be Truly Blessed!holy spirit, faith, LOVE, christianity, mercy, wisdom, salvation, truth, Jesus Christ, fear the Lord, trials and tribulations, the BIBLE, depart from evil, direct thy paths, be not wise in thine own eyes, health to thy navel, marrow to thy bones, lean not unto thine own understanding, honour the Lord with thy substance, thy presses burst out with new wine, Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, in all sincerity and truth, health to thy body, in all thy ways acknowledge him, a flame of fire, neither be weary of his correction, a lazy-day Saturday, slow my thoughts, quiet my soul, your peace and love are present, thank you for this tenderness, your love both surrounds and fills me, Lazy-Day Saturday Prayer, relax my muscles, increase my awareness of you today, I may know you all the more, thy barns shall be filled with plenty, I praise you for your unceasing nearness, whom the Lord loveth he correcteth, with the firstfruits of all thine increase, deepen my breath, I want to be with you now, total surrender to God, these trying and troubled times, I marvel to think you can't be contained, risisng up to the sky, dancing in the soft breeze, the essence of God's artistic talent, blessed with God's favour, get down to the Lord's business, sought God with a sincere heart, wanting to have greater intimacy with God, God was well pleased, God desires deep intimacy with His human creation, wanting to spend intimate time in God's presence, the peace and calm of God, trusting faith in God's goodness and mercy, strenght to your bones, as the father the son in whom he delights, trusting God and His will for your life, not being proud and arrogant, living in reverential awe of the Lord, blessed and highly favoured, God corrects and chastens those He love, tests of our faith, retain a good attitude in difficult times, do not depend on your own native instincts, have fellowship and intimacy with God in all of life, God's correction shows His love, don't faint when you are rebuked by God, we can always do better, we need to do better, handle the stress and strain of today's world, living sincerely for God