What verse or passage from a religious sacred text gives you the most inspiration?

2015-05-19T09:54:47-04:00

Thinking of the spiritual, is there a verse or passage or quote from a sacred religious text - or other book, that inspires you? Motivates you? Gets you back on task? Can you share that with us? Why is that particular text important and inspiring to you? What does it say to you?

Response by CH (MAJ) William Beaver made May 19 at 2015 9:55 AM

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Acts 1:8 - The Bible: "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witness in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 10:04 AM

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"Veritas liberabit vos."

The truth shall set you free. It reminds me that to feel free, one must live honestly and seek out knowledge honestly. In essence, one must conduct themselves with integrity. I suppose that's a bit of a stretch, but I like it. Feel free to correct me.

From John 8:32

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made May 19 at 2015 10:12 AM

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tossup between

And I will pour out mine indignation upon thee,
I will blow against thee in the fire of my wrath,
and deliver thee into the hand of brutish men,
and skilful to destroy.

Ezekiel 21:31

and

Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning,
that they may follow strong drink;
that continue until night,
till wine inflame them!

And the harp, and the viol,
the tabret, and pipe,
and wine, are in their feasts:
but they regard not the work of the LORD,
neither consider the operation of his hands.

Isaiah 5:11-12

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 10:22 AM

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The Bible: 1 Corinthians 13

I won't retype the chapter but for those that don't know, it covers love and how important it should be in our lives.

Response by SSG Steven Borders made May 19 at 2015 10:25 AM

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“Do not lose hope, nor be sad. You will surely be victorious if you are true in Faith.” (03:139 Surah Al-Imran)

I am not Muslim but have always liked this quote. I think it rings true no matter what belief you are.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made May 19 at 2015 10:33 AM

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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Psalm 23

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 11:47 AM

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Joshua 1:9

"…Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

Response by SGT Anthony Rossi made May 19 at 2015 12:47 PM

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Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. -2 Timothy 2:3

It reminds us that the fight (spiritual) is real. It reminds us that if we are doing what we are supposed to do we will have to endure difficulty. It lets us know that only then are we truly worthy of the term "soldier for Christ!"

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2015 3:12 PM

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"if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

Response by Cpl Lawrence Lavictoire made Nov 29 at 2015 12:22 PM

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This is an easy one for me: John 14:6 also a "LIFE VERSE"!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2015 2:08 PM

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SPC Private RallyPoint Member Already posted one of my favorites, but another that stands out to me is the 144th Psalm.

Response by LCpl Cody Collins made Jul 14 at 2017 10:37 PM

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I can do all things through Christ which strengthenth me.
Philippians 4:13 KJV

Response by SGT Anna Kleinschmidt made Jul 15 at 2017 2:31 AM

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CH (MAJ) William Beaver This has been the set of verses that I have based my entire life on. This is what inspired me to become a medic, a nurse, a foster parent and still inspires me to work with teens that are transitioning from foster care into independent living. My husband also believes strongly in this set of verses and I believe that is what makes us truly soul mates.
Mathew 25:35-40. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Response by PO3 Scot StClair made Sep 18 at 2018 1:21 AM

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John 14:6 Jesus said, " I am the way and the truth and the light. No one comes to the Father but through Me." By faith in Him, and His shed blood on the cross, only then can we approach the throne of God.

And Jesus said, "Truly I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God." Pp John 3:3

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Sep 18 at 2018 1:38 AM

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“Cast me into a dungeon, burn me at the stake, crown me king of kings, I can ‘pursue happiness’ as long as my brain lives—but neither gods nor saints, wise men nor subtle drugs, can insure that I will catch it.”
― Robert A. Heinlein, Starship Troopers