Authentic – Esther
Meaning: Genuine, Real. Being a true version of yourself
Text: Philippians 4:8 (Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.)
Brave – David. Deborah
Meaning: A quality of spirit that enables you to face danger of pain without showing fear.
Text: Proverbs 28:1 (The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.)
Compassionate Good Samaritan
Meaning: Deep empathy for the suffering of others. Compassion flows freely when we let go of judgments
Text: Lamentations 3:22 (It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.)
Diligent – Daniel
Meaning: Doing what needs to be done with care, concentration and single-pointed attention, giving our absolute best.
Text: Proverbs 22:29 (Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.)
Endurance – Joseph
Meaning: Practicing perseverance and patience when obstacles arise that test our character and educates our souls. We welcome all that we are here to learn from the situation.
Text: Proverbs 24:10 (If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.)
Faithful – Joseph of Arimathea
Meaning: Loyalty to our beliefs, regardless of what happens. Being true to the people we love.
Text: Proverbs 20:6 (Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?)
Generous – Widow of Zarephath
Meanng: Giving fully, sharing freely. Trust that there is plenty for everyone. Giving or ready to give freely, free from meanness or prejudice.
Text: Proverbs 11:25 (The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.)
Humble – Jesus
Meaning: Modest; not arrogant or boastful. Being thankful for our gifts instead of boastful.
Text: Proverbs 11:2 (When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.)
Integrity – Job
Meaning: Standing on moral high ground. Keeping faith with our ideals and our agreements.
Text: Proverbs 20:7 (The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.)
Joyful – David
Meaning: An inner wellspring of peace and happiness. Enjoying the richness of life. Finding humor, even in the midst of hard times.
Text: Psalms 100:1-2 (Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.)
Kind – Rahab
Meaning: Showing compassion. Giving tender attention in ways that brings others happiness. Friendly, helpful, well meaning.
Text: Ephesians 4:32 (And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.)
Loving – Jesus
Meaning: A deep, tender, ineffable feeling of affection and solicitude toward a person, such as that arising from kinship, recognition of attractive qualities, or a sense of underlying oneness.
Text: John 3:16 (For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
Merciful – God
Meaning: Blessing others with our compassion and forgiveness. Extending our tenderness beyond what is just or deserved. Appeared so many times in the Bible
Text: 1 Chronicles 16:34 (O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.)
Noble – Urial (Soldier David Killed)
Meaning: Having high moral standards. Doing the right thing. Keeping faith with our true value as spiritual beings.
Text: Acts 17:11 (These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.)
Obedient – Abraham
Meaning: Following what we know is right. Compliance with the law
Text: Ephesians 6:1 (Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. …)
Patient – Abraham
Meaning: The ability to endure delay, trouble, pain or hardship.
Text: Romans 1:2-8 (My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. …)
Quiet – Jesus before Pilate
Meaning: Free from noise and trouble, being wholly at ease, rest all around
Text: Proverbs 17:1 (Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.)
Reliable – Ruth
Meaning: Being dependable. Being a promise keeper.
Text: Ruth 1:16 (And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God)
Serviceful – Jacob
Meaning: Doing helpful things that make a difference to others
Text: Matthew 6:24 (No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.)
Thankful – 1 Leper healed
Meaning: An attitude of gratitude for living, learning, loving and being
Text: Psalm 92:1 (It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High)
United – Caleb with Joshua
Meaning: Finding common ground in our diversity
Text: Psalm 133:1 (Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!)
Virtuous – Abigail (Nabal’s wife)
Meaning: Chaste, showing high moral standards
Text: Proverbs 31:10 (Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.)
Wise – Solomon
Meaning: Having a discerning mind, based on experience and mindfulness
Text: Psalm 110:10 (The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom)
eXcellent – Daniel (excellent Spirit)
Meaning: Giving our best to any task we do and any relationship we have
Text: Daniel 6:3a (Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him)
Youthful: David
Meaning: young or seeming young
Text: Matthew 18:3 (And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven)
Zealous – Paul
Meaning: Fervent enthusiasm for what we believe to be important
Text: Titus 2: 14 (Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.)
