We suffer from being in this world, far from Christ. We weep because of our imperfections. We share the pain of others. We are sad when our testimony is not accepted. God will turn this sadness into joy.
We take the Spirit’s teaching to heart. We submit to God’s will and trust Him. We await and prepare for Christ’s return. We contribute to the salvation of others. We hope in grace.
The Passion of Christ teaches us how to behave in suffering. We trust God, continue to do His will and serve Him. Christ will give victory to those who persevere until His return.
Christ’s message is for all of us—the living and the dead—the gospel is valid here on earth and in the yonder world: “Come! And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely” (Rev 22:17). There is no good reason not to answer this invitation…
Jesus is the light of the world. We make His light shine by modeling our lives after Jesus’s example. We believe that God loves the departed and prays for their salvation.
Sanctification is essential for entering the kingdom of God. God sanctifies us through the sacrifice of Christ, His word and the sacraments. He calls us to purify ourselves and dedicate our lives to Him.
God has revealed Himself to us in Jesus Christ. We worship Him through our praise, thankfulness, trust and love. Nothing is more important to us than God.
We are children of God, sent into the world to serve Him. We leave the world to go to the Father. By following Christ’s example and with His help, we will reach our goal.
We serve God because we believe in His promise and are thankful for His blessings. We serve Him by following Jesus Christ’s example. It is through the sincerity of our commitment that we can inspire those around us to serve God.
Jesus Christ gives us the bread of eternal life. The effectiveness of the word and Holy Communion depend on our willingness to change. We serve Christ by proclaiming the gospel. We do this in faith, out of love for Him and our neighbor.
We believe in Christ and His work of salvation. Our faith shapes our lives. We love Christ and work to become like Him. We love our neighbors and contribute to their salvation. We hope for Christ’s return and prepare ourselves for it.
Jesus Christ is with His people. Faith, obedience, patience, trust and perseverance allow us to fully benefit from His help.
