While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called “the Baptizer,” was preaching in the desert country of Judea. His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: “Change your life. God’s kingdom is here.” (Matthew 3:1-2)

Get out of bed and get dressed! Don’t loiter and linger, waiting until the very last minute. Dress yourselves in Christ and be up and about! (Romans 13:14)

Jesus prayed, “God, forgive them; they don’t know what they’re doing.” (Luke 21:34-35)

Turn your back on sin; do something good.
Embrace peace — don’t let it get away! (Psalm 34:14)

God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. (1 John 4:18)

Dear friends, do you think you’ll get anywhere in this if you learn all the right words but never do anything? Does merely talking about faith indicate that a person really has it? For instance, you come upon an old friend dressed in rags and half-starved and say, “Good morning, friend! Be clothed in Christ! Be filled with the Holy Spirit!” and walk off without providing so much as a coat or a cup of soup — where does that get you? Isn’t it obvious that God-talk without God-acts is outrageous nonsense? (James 2:14-17)

God-friendship is for God-worshipers;
They are the ones God confides in. 
If I keep my eyes on God,
I won’t trip over my own feet. (Psalm 25:14-15)

But you — keep your eye on what you’re doing; accept the hard times along with the good; keep the Message alive; do a thorough job as God’s servant. (2 Timothy 4:5)

Even when the way goes through Death Valley, I’m not afraid when you walk at my side. Your trusty shepherd’s crook makes me feel secure. (Psalm 23:4)