Quotes from Brian Simmons

Save me, redeem me with Your mercy For I have chosen to walk only in what is right. 12I will proclaim it publicly in every congregation, And because of You, Lord, I will take my stand on righteousness alone!

1God of Heaven's Armies, You find so much beauty in your people! They're like lovely sanctuaries of your presence.b

May his joyous grace and total well-being, flowing from our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, rest upon you.

1Look at how much strength and encouragement you've found in your relationship with Jesus, our anointed Messiah! You are filled to overflowing with his comforting love. You have experienced a deepening friendship with the Holy Spirit and have felt his tender care and mercy.a

28So we are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together to fit into God's perfect plan of bringing good into our lives, for we are his lovers who have been called to fulfill his designed purpose.

If you choose to love sin, it will become your master, and it will own you and reward you with death. But if you choose to love and obey God, he will lead you into perfect righteousness. 17

Fiery love for Jesus pushes our thoughts out of hiding and puts them into anointed words of adoration.

98By considering Your commands I have an edge over my enemies, For I take seriously everything You say.

12My beloved ones, just like you've always listened to everything I've taught you in the past, I'm asking you now to keep following my instructions as though I were right there with you. Continue to allow your new life to manifest through youd as you live in the holy awe of God—which brings you trembling into his presence. 13God will continually revitalize you, implanting within you the passion to accomplish the good things you desire to do.

Lord, help me to know How fleeting my time on earth is. Help me to know how limited is my life

For the people who walked in darkness will see a radiant light shining upon them—illuminating even the darkest places. They once lived in the shadows of death, but now a brilliant light is shining on them.

16Let us see your miracles again, and let the rising generation see the glorious wonders you're famous for. 17O Lord our God, let your sweet beauty rest upon us and give us favor. Come work with us, and then our works will endure and give us success in all we do!

15A fool is in love with his own opinion, But wisdom means being teachable.

3Lord You are great, and worthy of the highest praise! For there is no end to the discovery of Greatness surrounding You! 4Generation after generation will declare more of Your greatness, And discover more of Your glory![1] 5Your magnificent splendor And the miracles of Your majesty Are my constant meditation! 6Your awe-inspiring acts of power have everyone talking!

4The only clean stable is an empty stable, So if you want the work of an ox And enjoy an abundant harvest, You'll have a mess or two to clean up!

6Wisdom is a gift from a generous God, And every word He speaks is full of revelation And becomes a living fountain of Understanding within you.

The Psalms are pure praise inspired by the breath of God. Praise is a matter of life and breath. As long as we have breath, we are told to praise the Lord. The Psalms release an anointing of praise that will lift heaviness off the human heart. The Psalms are meant to do to you what they did to David; they will bring you from your cave of despair into the glad presence of the King who likes you just the way you are.

10When wisdom wins your heart And revelation breaks in, True pleasure enters your soul.

doubt God's mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination! He will outdo them all, for His miraculous power constantly energizes you!

1I am passionately in love with God because he listens to me. He hears my prayers and answers them. 2As long as I live I'll keep praying to him, for he stoops down to listen to my heart's cry.

Examine your motives to make sure you're not showing off when you do your good deeds, only to be admired by others; otherwise, you will lose the reward of your heavenly Father.

Freedom means that we become so completely free of self-indulgence that we become servants of one another, expressing love in all we do.

3At each and every sunrise you will hear my voice As I prepare my sacrifice of prayer to you. Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on the altar And wait for your fire to fall upon my heart.

each and every sunrise you will hear my voice As I prepare my sacrifice of prayer to you. Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on the altar And wait for your fire to fall upon my heart.b