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“For I know how many are your transgressions and how great are your sins, you who afflict the righteous, who take a bribe, and turn aside the needy in the gate.
Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time. Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so the LORD, the God of hosts, will be with you, as you have said.”
-Amos 5:12-14-

“Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope of steadfast love.”2:8

Chasing fleeting joys to fill us up & satisfy us has a way of leaving us empty. When we disengage from those & engage with God, we’re met with His steadfast Love.

“When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil way, God relented of the disaster that he had said he would do to them, and he did not do it.”
Jonah 3:10

“Many people prefer to think of God as neutral, not picking sides in anything, but Scripture paints a different picture.”

“God’s goodness isn’t contingent on our strengths or even on the strength of our faith. He’s going to be good regardless.”

“God seeks out his enemies! He tracks them down to bless them. Despite their doubt and the doubt of those around them, He positions believers in their lives-even enemy servant girls-to point them toward Himself.”

“God does some of His best work in the dark. Just because it's dark doesn't mean He doesn't have victory in store when the lights come on. Who knows what He's up to? Even earthly losses add up to eternal victories in God's economy, so our hearts can be at peace. Regardless of whether your next battle ends in a victory or a setback, He's where the joy is!”

“For the day of the Lord is near upon the nations. As you have done, it shall be done to you; your deeds shall return on your own head.”
-Obadiah 1:15-