Paper Bag Lunch of Spiritual Goodies for the Upcoming Week


Last Updated on November 3, 2025 by LookingUntoJesus

Exodus 33:18 – using the word “please” in prayer, could make God move

Prov. 29:18 – the more Christ is unveiled in our lives and within our circles, our old ways becomes increasingly crucified (Gal. 2:20)

Acts 26:19 – at times, we get all angry at people, who are just trying to carry out, the spiritual good for the Church and what Christ wants, with no other intentions. I wouldn’t mind exploring hiking trails but God wants His churches to get going, already, thanks for the electric chair guys 

Neh. 2:12 – there are things that God has shared with me for my info only, that are untold for a reason: it’s way too disheartening. 

Jonah 1:2-3 – majority of the time, we go our own path, rather than do ministry His Way.

Gen. 8:10-11 – we can give people hope, in this life. For unbelievers, if you listen to them talk, it sounds pretty hopeless. 

Num. 9:18 – follow His commands, it’s not difficult to treat people with love, we can pray and pray for that to happen

Isaiah 30:18 NKJV – worth more thought

John 11:6 – Jesus likes to make the situation beyond remedy, to display that only He can be the resolve.

Col. 3:1-2 – an often ignored reminder, ‘remember, Jesus? Remember, His concerns?’ -> (Phil. 3:20)

John 14:2-3 – are we preparing a place for His people? 

Psalm 17:15 NKJV – this translation, wow, so congruent to the New Testament

John 17:24 – a need for His people, to substantiate this desire of His into prayer and into our very desires

Psalm 27:8 – a prayer that the congregation needs to be reminded to pray

Romans 12:1 – “holy” stands out to me; what’s the point, if we behave unholy toward Him and people?

Rev. 1:16-17 – where we go, let our spiritual impact be just of that, that His life reaches through us as His vessels, to places that the sun shines

Lam. 3:31-33 and Psalm 34:19 – I look like I’ve been in a blender, on the inside

Zech. 13:9 – I also wouldn’t mind something that characterizes a trip to Disneyland but alright. 

Matt. 5:10-12 – the last part of verse 12, the joy and gladness, I believe is the inward satisfaction that the Lord animates, regarding how happy He is that His concerns are prioritized and carried out to their fullest (2 Cor. 1:5).

Judges 7:4 – God enjoys challenges

John 6:6 – Jesus knows what to do

1 Samuel 30:6 NKJV – good translation

Jer. 7:23 – do we really obey the Bible?  

Deut. 5:33 – a very good reminder

Luke 5:5-6 – imagine, if we all did what the Bible said and followed His leadings, the entire spiritual landscape would change.

Psalm 104:4 NKJV – we are meant to shape people’s spiritual lives, for good

Acts 3:19-20 NKJV – “refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” These types of ministries, are close to impossible to find, they are like more difficult than winning some lottery jackpot. Reflect in your lifetime, have you come across, less than a handful? Where you felt “on earth as it is in Heaven” (Matt. 6:10b) through a vessel of the Lord’s?

2 Cor. 1:8-9 – a lot more confidence in the Lord, there needs to be more prayer for that 

Ezekiel 48:35 NKJV – “the Lord is there”

Luke 22:30 NKJV – wow

Mark 8:34-35 – sometimes, God makes us lose worldly things, to make us realize things of the Spirit.

Matthew 10:38-39 NKJV – a caution

Mark 16:20 NKJV – “the Lord working with them.”

Psalm 51:17 NKJV – this translation, the first sentence, broadens the meaning of sacrifice 

Isaiah 53:7 – silence is also a form of spiritual behaviour 

Gen. 22:9 – coming to the place, where God appoints for us, not where we decide how ministries ought to be.

1 Thess. 1:8 (NKJV) – everything about this verse sounds awesome

Phil. 2:1-2 – sounds like a personal ask from the Holy Spirit?

1 Peter 2:5 – let’s do that -> Col. 1:28 and Heb. 6:1

Luke 9:23, 1 Cor. 15:31 and 2 Cor. 4:11 – interesting

John 8:12 – a self-check reflection, during communion + everyday

Isaiah 9:2 – let’s be like this (Daniel 12:3)

Rev. 22:2 – everywhere we turn and look, His life is flowing everywhere, we need to work toward this. 

Proverbs 24:10 – how much of His strength is the Lord showing you that you aren’t using?

Luke 9:23 – everyday actively, denying myself any opportunities for sinning with the Holy Spirit and choose the Lord’s way.