Gems of Encouragement: August 18, 2012

GEMS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR SATURDAY AUGUST 18, 2012

PROVERB

A hot-headed man stirs up dissention, but a patient man calms a quarrel. Proverbs 15:18.

PROMISE

God passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin.” Exodus 34:6-7.

PRAISE

Sing to the Lord, you saints of His; praise His Holy name. For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Psalm 30:4-5.