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Nathaniel Mayer

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Some things I wrote: https://open.substack.com/pub/nathanielm23
1. God
2. Family
3. Fitness

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Any program can be the right program if you’re willing to give it 100% #hardworkpaysoffs #fitnessgoals #trainer #thegym taken in The Gym Dunedin by @n_mayer23

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What better honor is there than to lay down your life for those you love? Who better to love than our creator God?

“Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.”
‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭13‬-‭17‬

““This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you.”
‭‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭12‬-‭14‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭5‬:‭40‬-‭42

#god #bible #thewordofgod #truthistruth #reflectingchrist #🙏🏼 by @n_mayer23

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a year ago

Verses for reference below.

If the fruits of your efforts are conflict and anger then you are missing something…

Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭17‬-‭19‬

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭19‬-‭20‬

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18

When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
Proverbs 16:7

If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
‭‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭18‬-‭19‬

For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭18

#god #bible #thewordofgod #truthistruth #🙏🏼 #reflectingchrist by @n_mayer23

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a year ago

Note: the verses I quote are from the ESV translation.

“Behold, these are but the outskirts of his ways, and how small a whisper do we hear of him! But the thunder of his power who can understand?””
‭‭Job‬ ‭26‬:‭14‬

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭55‬:‭8‬-‭9‬

“Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭11‬:‭33‬

#god #Infinity #bible #thewordofgod by @n_mayer23

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a year ago

Why do some suffer while other are protected? Part 1

Note - I said “Psalm 39” I meant 139

Verses Referenced:
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬

Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭139‬:‭7‬-‭10‬

By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything.
‭‭1 John‬ ‭3‬:‭19‬-‭20‬

God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I am has sent me to you.’”
‭‭Exodus‬ ‭3‬:‭14‬

“For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭1‬:‭16‬-‭17‬

Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements—surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone, when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
‭‭Job‬ ‭38‬:‭4‬-‭7‬

Can you send forth lightnings, that they may go and say to you, ‘Here we are’?
‭‭Job‬ ‭38‬:‭35‬

“Shall a faultfinder contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it.”
‭‭Job‬ ‭40‬:‭2‬

#biblestudymoments #truthistruth #whativebeenreading #god #bible #reflectingchrist #thewordofgod #🙏🏼 by @n_mayer23

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Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭6‬

For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭18‬

For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.
‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭21‬:‭2‬

#biblestudymoments #lifelessons #truthistruth #whativebeenreading by @n_mayer23

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#god #bible #tryingmybest #reflectingchrist

“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”
‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭27‬

“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭26‬-‭29‬

“For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”
‭‭Titus‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬-‭7‬

“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭1‬-‭7‬

Note: mirrors are made by putting silver on the back of a pane of glass as silver reflects roughly 99% of visible light when polished. by @n_mayer23

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Verse references:
• Genesis 1:26-27
“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”
• Romans 12:17-19
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.””
• Colossians 3:11-14
“Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all. Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” by @n_mayer23

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If in this post, or any other on the topic of God, you feel I have misunderstood or miscommunicated, please reach out to me. I am going to do my best and would rather retract something I say than mislead someone. I would also love to hear if you have anything to add or any verses you think are relevant. Here are some verses that lead me to posting this:
• Exodus 3:11-12
“But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” He said, “But I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain.””
‭‭• Galatians 1:10
“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
• 1 Thessalonians 2:3-4
“For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts.” by @n_mayer23

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My family is the biggest blessing in my life. Love you all more than life, grateful for your support through the ups and downs.

“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭133‬:‭1‬ by @n_mayer23

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Well that was a frustrating session… be better next time Nate.

#isuckatclimbing taken in Central Rock - Citrus Park by @n_mayer23

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If you want to feel heavy climb a 66° wall. taken in Central Rock - Citrus Park by @n_mayer23

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