This might not be the easiest verse blast to read, but it is so important. God is love, but one day, there will be a final judgment for each individual, and as the verses below will show, God is actually "judging" the nations at all times. This is His right, as Creator of the world, and I hope that the words below (listed from Old Testament to New) will ultimately encourage you to draw closer to the Trinity, realizing your need for a Savior for payment for your sins, and provide hope for that which is and that which is to come. 

As always, love, peace, and blessings to you, through our savior, Jesus Christ. 💙

Today is the day that 34 years ago the good and gracious Creator of the world decided I would be born. I for one am happy, but won’t balk when I wake up in heaven and experience the glorious of the forever-after (praising God, living out eternity without sin, pure in love with all those who are saved and believed). So in reflection of the day here are all the 1-18 verses in the Bible; an interesting activity though without a doubt, though for in-depth study surrounding verses would be ideal (mmmm context). ☺

Blessings and peace to you as you go through-out your days, may they be full of love, laughter and thanksgiving, in Jesus’ name. ❤

Then the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and asked them, "Why have you done this? Why have you let the boys live?"
Exodus 1:18 NIV

And they assembled the whole community of Israel on that very day. All the people were registered according to their ancestry by their clans and families. The men of Israel who were twenty years old or older were listed one by one.
Numbers 1:18 NLT

I commanded you at that time all the things that you should do.
Deuteronomy 1:18 NASB

Anyone who rebels against your order and does not obey your words in all that you command him, will be put to death. Above all, be strong and courageous!
Joshua 1:18 HCSB

And Judah took Gaza with its territory and Ashkelon with its territory and Akron with its territory.
Judges 1:18 NASB

When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she ended the conversation.
Ruth 1:18 GWT

She said, "Let your maidservant find favor in your sight." So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.
1 Samuel 1:18 NASB

(Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)
2 Samuel 1:18 KJV

But instead, Adonijah has made himself king, and my lord the king does not even know about it.
1 Kings 1:18 NLT

Now the rest of the acts of Ahaziah which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
2 Kings 1:18 JB2000

Arpachshad became the father of Kenan, and Kenan became the father of Shelah, and Shelah became the father of Eber.
1 Chronicles 1:18 NHEB

This very day the noble women of Persia and Media who have heard of the queen’s behavior will say the same to all the king’s officials, and there will be contempt and wrath in plenty.
Ester 1:18 ESV

While this one was still speaking another messenger arrived and said, "Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother's house”.
Job 1:18 NET

These men lie in wait for their own blood; they ambush only themselves!
Proverbs 1:18 NIV

And I, behold, I make you this day a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls, against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land.
Jeremiah 1:18 ESV

The LORD is righteous; for I have rebelled against his commandment: hear, I pray you, all people, and behold my sorrow: my virgins and my young men are gone into captivity.
Lamentations 1:18 KJV

The rims of the four wheels were tall and frightening, and they were covered with eyes all around.
Ezekiel 1:18 NLT

At the end of the time that the king had said to present them, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar.
Daniel 1:18 HCSB

How the beasts groan! the herds of cattle are perplexed, because they have no pasture; yea, the flocks of sheep are made desolate.
Joel 1:18 KJ2000

The house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau stubble; they shall burn them and consume them, and there shall be no survivor for the house of Esau, for the LORD has spoken.
Obadiah 1:18 ESV

Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and behold four horns.
Zechariah 1:18

This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:18 NIV

And immediately they left their nets and followed him.
Mark 1:18 ESV

Zechariah said to the angel, "How can I be sure this will happen? I'm an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years."
Luke 1:18 NLT

No man has seen God at any time; the only begotten God, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him.
John 1:18 NAS77

With the money he received from the wrong he had done, he bought a piece of land where he fell headfirst to his death. His body split open, and all his internal organs came out.
Acts 1:18 GWT

For the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all the evils and the wickedness of the children of men, those who are holding the truth in evil.
Romans 1:18 ABPE

But as God is true, our word toward you was not yes and no.
2 Corinthians 1:18 AKJV

Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.
Galatians 1:18 KJV

But that doesn't matter. Whether their motives are false or genuine, the message about Christ is being preached either way, so I rejoice. And I will continue to rejoice.
Philippians 1:18

He is also the head of the body, which is the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he himself might have first place in everything.
Colossians 1:18

Timothy, my son, here are my instructions for you, based on the prophetic words spoken about you earlier. May they help you fight well in the Lord's battles.
1 Timothy 1:18

May the Lord grant that he finds mercy on the day he comes again. You know very well how much he assisted me in Ephesus.
2 Timothy 1:18

But if he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, put that to my account.
Philemon 1:18

You know that from your empty way of life inherited from your ancestors you were ransomed--not by perishable things like silver or gold.
1 Peter 1:18 NET

We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain.
2 Peter 1:18 NIV

They told you that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to satisfy their ungodly desires.
Jude 1:18 NLT

I have been feeling a bit trapped in life lately, and it is one of my least favorite feelings because I know as a child of God I am free, and (not-to-mention) great, wonderful, and amazing things are still to come in my life. Alas, one can get caught up in their current situation, seasons of various tides come and one may start to feel like they will doggy paddling in the specific situation forever. However, it is important to remember that nothing ever stays the same (except God’s everlasting love). So as I have searched the interwebs for some uplifting Bible verses to encourage myself, I now share them all with you. Might we always remember to keep our focus on the Creator rather than the created, and seek to do His will, His way all of our days. ❤

May God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace by means of your faith in him, so that your hope will continue to grow by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 (GNTD)

God is my savior; I will trust him and not be afraid. The Lord gives me power and strength; he is my savior.
Isaiah 12:2 (GNTD)

And God's peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 (GNTD)

I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.
Philippians 4:13 (GNTD)

(Via American Bible Society, Nicholas Hemming)

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 (NKJ)

Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
Luke 11:9 (NIV)

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.
Psalm 28:7 (ESV)

There is none holy like the LORD: For there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God.
I Samuel 2:2 (ESV)

(via Suzanne Eller)

From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Psalm 61:2

When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, Then You knew my path. In the way in which I walk They have secretly set a snare for me.
Psalm 142:3

Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.
Isaiah 40:28

But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.      
Isaiah 40:31

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.
John 14:1

Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.
Psalm 37:5

The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way.
Psalm 37:23

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Ephesians 6:10
(via Rachel Wojo)

Yeah, so to be held accountable I have been a SLACKER at writing lately. I mean have I written what I said I was going to in the previous post? Nope. Have a written any devotionals for perhaps a future book? Nope. However, I have been binge watching Netflix and doing some craftiness here and there. However, alas spring is here and it is time to get moving! So in honor of changes, regrowth and just to get some motivation, here are a few uplifting, encouraging and hope filled items to get you pumped for today and those that are to come! J

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.  In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. Jeremiah 29:11
1 Peter 1:3-6

  

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11

One of the trillion topics that has been swirling around in my mind as of late is wisdom.
What it is?
Do I have any?
How can I get some more of it?
You know, that type of mental banter that leaves you teetering between feeling like an infant to a member of Mensa. I plan to write something more in-depth in the future about this topic, and perhaps even submit it to a few online publications (I share the latter for accountability purposes), but for now I present to you a wisdom centric Bible verse graphic blast. Enjoy!

~ Happy New Year to you all ~ 

May 2015 be your *BEST YEAR YET*! 

If you have ever checked out my Pinterest page, you know I am all about scripture art. These particular verses are all taken from 31 Rays of Hope: A Month of Daily Devotionals.

The original Verse-A-Palooza was posted in August 2013.