Knit Together: September 2011

God's Heart for the Orphan and for Us

"In you the orphan finds mercy."
-Hosea 14:3

"Even as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace, with which He has blessed us in the Beloved."
-Ephesians 1:4&5

"For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father."
-Romans 8:15-16

"I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!"
-Matthew 25:40

"Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows."
-Isaiah 1:17

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice."
-Proverbs 31:8-9

"I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you."
-John 14:18

Monday, September 19, 2011

Official September Number