“Let the glory of the Lord, rise among us, Let the glory of the Lord, rise among us, Let the praises of the King, rise among us, Let it rise.
Oh oh oh, let it rise, Oh oh oh, let it rise.” – Holland Davis
God’s Word: “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.” – Psalm 150:6
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Our separation is similar. God calls for an all-out separation, which often results in conflict. There will be
persecution and problems, but we must remember the words of Jesus: "In the world ye shall have tribulation: but
be of good cheer; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33).
"Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution" (2 Tim. 3:12).
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“Thanksgiving was never meant to be shut up in a single day.” – Robert Casper Lintner
God’s Word: “All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.” – 2 Corinthian 4:15
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“Almighty, most Holy God Faithful through the ages Almighty, most Holy God Glorious, Almighty God” – Wayne Watson
God’s Word: “I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.” – Psalm 119:16
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“If any one would tell you the shortest, surest way to all happiness, and all perfection, he must tell you to make a rule to yourself, to thank and praise God for everything that happens to you.” – William Law
God’s Word: “My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.” – Psalm 63:5
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"Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and, if true, of infinite importance. The one thing it cannot be is moderately important." -C. S. Lewis
God’s Word: “And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.” – Matthew 19:29
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"I have long since ceased to pray, 'Lord Jesus, have compassion on a lost world!' I remember the day and the hour when I seemed to hear the Lord rebuking me for making such a prayer. He seemed to say to me, 'I have had compassion upon a lost world, and now it is for you to have compassion.'" - A.J. Gordon
God’s Word: “Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” – Colossians 3:12
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The great gift of forgiveness that God offers us is something we can offer others. Today in prayer, thank Jesus for His forgiveness and forgive those who have wronged you.
"Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying for forgiveness, or else forgiving another." - Jean Paul Richter
God’s Word: “The other guests began to say among themselves, ‘Who is this who even forgives sins?’” – Luke 7:49
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Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look
back and realize they were the big things.
- Robert Brault
a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city (Prov 16:32).
It is better to be patient than warlike or contentious. A Spirit-controlled response wins more battles than a warrior
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"How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments." - Benjamin Franklin
God’s Word: “Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?” – Luke 6:46
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“This is the day, this is the day, that our God has made, that our God has made. We will rejoice we will rejoice, and be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day that our God has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day, that our God has made.” – Les Garrett
God’s Word: “But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, ‘Let God be exalted!’” – Psalm 70:4
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“This is the day, this is the day, that our God has made, that our God has made. We will rejoice we will rejoice, and be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day that our God has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day, that our God has made.” – Les Garrett
God’s Word: “But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, ‘Let God be exalted!’” – Psalm 70:4
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The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift of life is yours; it is an amazing journey; and you alone are responsible for the quality of it.
Dan Zadra, Inspirational writer
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"The neglected heart will soon be a heart overrun with worldly
thoughts; the neglected life will soon become a moral chaos; the
church that is not jealously protected by mighty intercession and
sacrificial labors will before long become the abode of every evil
bird and the hiding place for unsuspected corruption. The creeping
wilderness will soon take over that church that trusts in its own
strength and forgets to watch and pray." - A. W. Tozer
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"It is high tide to make known the glad tidings in these dark regions of sin and spiritual bondage." - Samuel Marsden
God’s Word: “The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, "Return home and tell how much God has done for you." So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.” – Luke 8:38-39
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"The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is." - Patrick Morley
God’s Word: “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:13
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"Adversity doesn't build character; it reveals it."
- Anonymous
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"Christ always identified Himself with the least, the last, and the
lost."
- Unknown
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"Let us think often that our only business in this life is to please
God. Perhaps all besides is but folly and vanity."
- Brother Lawrence
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"God's patience is infinite. Men, like small kettles, boil quickly
with wrath at the least wrong. Not so God. If God were as wrathful,
the world would have been a heap of ruins long ago."
- Sadhu Sundar Singh (1889-1929)
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"The secret of Christianity is not asking Jesus into your heart; it is
Jesus asking us into His."
- Unknown
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"The shortest distance between a problem and the solution is the
distance between your knees and the floor."
- Anonymous
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“He alone loves the Creator perfectly who manifests a pure love for his neighbor.” – Bede
God’s Word: “"Which ones?" the man inquired. Jesus replied, "'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honor your father and mother,' and 'love your neighbor as yourself.'" – Matthew 19:19
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“I felt myself absolutely born again. The gates of paradise had been flung open and I had entered. There and then the whole of Scripture took on another look to me.” – Martin Luther
God’s Word: “In reply Jesus declared, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.’” – John 3:3
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My son Blesson said, Anointing can take you to the mountain but Character can keep you there.
"Real integrity stays in place whether the test is adversity or prosperity." - Charles Swindoll
God’s Word: “They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. "Teacher," they said, "we know you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren't swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are.” – Matthew 22:16
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"In the Irish Revival of 1859, people became so weak that they could
not get back to their homes. Men and women would fall by the wayside
and would be found hours later pleading with God to save their souls.
They felt that they were slipping into hell and that nothing else in
life mattered but to get right with God... To them eternity meant
everything. Nothing else was of any consequence. They felt that if God
did not have mercy on them and save them, they were doomed for all
time to come."
- Oswald J. Smith
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"Belief consists in accepting the affirmations of the soul; unbelief, in denying them." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
God’s Word: “Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!’” – Mark 9:24
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“Love makes the whole difference between an execution and a martyrdom.” – Evelyn Underhill
God’s Word: “But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” – Matthew 10:19-20
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“This meal is for sinners only.” – David Watson. (Holy Communion.)
God’s Word: “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father's kingdom." – Matthew 26:26-29
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"No man on earth is getting along 'pretty well' without Jesus Christ." - William Fraser McDowell
God’s Word: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:19-20
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The simplest of life forms is far more complex than we can comprehend. Today in prayer, praise Jesus for this new year and that He is the Creator of all.
"The world is not here by chance, nor is human life a biological accident. God brought it all into existence." - Billy Graham
God’s Word: “How many are your works, O LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.” – Psalm 104:24
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"Obedience is the fruit of faith; patience the bloom on the fruit." - Christina Rossetti
God’s Word: “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 10:5
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"Many have puzzled themselves about the origin of evil. I am content to observe that there is evil, and that there is a way to escape from it, and with this I begin and end." - John Newton
God’s Word: “All have turned aside, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.” – Psalm 14:3
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“We can never have more of true faith than we have of true humility.” – Andrew Murray
God’s Word: “Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” – 1 Peter 5:5-6
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“Whenever I hear about Christ as Savior it appears that he saves us from sin – and I don’t wish to deny that – but in my experience he does more than that; he releases us from fear, and I think fear is the great killer.” – Ivor Smith-Cameron
God’s Word: “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.” – Proverbs 29:25
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“It is morally impossible to exercise trust in God while there is a failure to wait upon Him for guidance and direction.” – D.E. Hoste
God’s Word: “guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long” – Psalm 25:5
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“You must keep all earthly treasures out of your heart, and let Christ be your treasure, and let Him have your heart.” – Charles H. Spurgeon
God’s Word: “For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.” – Matthew 15:19
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Our lives can become shipwrecked if we do not seek the Lord’s guidance. Today in prayer, look to the Lord in prayer and in the Bible to safely guide you in your decisions.
“It is morally impossible to exercise trust in God while there is a failure to wait upon Him for guidance and direction.” – D.E. Hoste
God’s Word: “guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long” – Psalm 25:5
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The Lord desires that we forgive others, not harbor grudges toward them. Today in prayer, confess any grudges you are carrying to Christ and reconcile to those who have hurt you.
“To carry a grudge is like being stung to death by one bee.” – William H. Walton
God’s Word: “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.” – Leviticus 19:18
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“Christian, God will in a divine fashion fulfill to you His promise, ‘I will bless thee.’”
– Andrew Murray
God’s Word: “By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.” – Hebrews 11:21
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One of the best places to exhibit God’s love is being fair and just in the workplace. Today in prayer, ask the Lord how you can increase fairness and justice in your place of work.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
God’s Word: “Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.” – Colossians 3:25
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Children are a treasure from the Lord. Today in prayer, thank Jesus for the children in your life.
"Children are our most valuable natural resource." - Herbert Hoover
God’s Word: “Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him.” – Psalm 127:3
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"The tumult and the shouting dies; The captains and the kings depart; Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice, a humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget - lest we forget!" - Rudyard Kipling
God’s Word: “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel” – 2 Timothy 2:8
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"If you are not seeking the Lord, the Devil is seeking you. If you are not seeking the Lord, judgment is at your heels." - Charles H. Spurgeon
God’s Word: “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” – 1 Corinthians 10:13
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Be prepared for temptation, because it will come. Today in prayer, thank the Lord that He has overcome the world and seek Jesus whenever you are tempted.
"If you are not seeking the Lord, the Devil is seeking you. If you are not seeking the Lord, judgment is at your heels." - Charles H. Spurgeon
God’s Word: “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” – 1 Corinthians 10:13
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“If money be not thy servant, it will be thy master.” – Francis Bacon
God’s Word: “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.” – Proverbs 6:6-8
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“If you want to have sustained joy, you have to not only make sure that you think right, but you also have to make decisions now that are going to guarantee some joy in the future. One of the key things for people as far as joy is concerned is not living a selfish, self-centered lifestyle where we live our lives expecting everybody else to do something for us.” – Joyce Meyer
God’s Word: “People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy” – 2 Timothy 3:2
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The Lord can take every horrible situation and turn it into good. Today in prayer, give thanks to Jesus, give Him your hurts and disappointments, and trust Him to turn it into a blessing.
“There is nothing, no circumstance, no trouble, no testing, that can ever touch me until, first of all, it has gone past God and past Christ, right through to me. If it has come that far, it has come with a great purpose, which I may not understand at the moment, but as I refuse to become panicky, as I lift up my eyes to him and accept it as coming from the throne of God for some great purpose of blessing to my own heart, no sorrow will ever disturb me, no trial will ever disarm me, no circumstance will cause me to fret, for I shall rest in the joy of what my Lord is.” – Alan Redpath
God’s Word: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
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“Forgiveness is the giving, and so the receiving, of life.” – George Mac Donald
God’s Word: “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him,
so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” – Mark 11:25
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"If you are not seeking the Lord, the Devil is seeking you. If you are not seeking the Lord, judgment is at your heels." - Charles H. Spurgeon
God’s Word: “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” – 1 Corinthians 10:13
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God plusyou plus money is good and useful. Wealth plus you minus God could be a disaster and pain. Let God be there in every thing you possess and desire - as first thing. pgv
"Love of money is the root of all evil...
but you, man of God, flee from all these" (1 Tim 6:10,11)
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Jesus loves you and has a plan for your life. It is a plan to bring your Heavenly Father glory. Today in prayer, praise the Lord that He will give you strength if you faithfully serve Him.
"The measure of a man is not how many servants he has, but how many men he serves." - D.L. Moody
God’s Word: “I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness” – Colossians 1:25
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"False teachers cannot comfort or make happy a timid conscience; they only make hearts confused, sad, and melancholy so that people are gloomy and act sad." - Martin Luther
God’s Word: “Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings.” – Hebrews 13:9a
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"Almighty God, through the death of your Son you have destroyed sin and death. Through his resurrection you have restored innocence and eternal life. We who are delivered from the power of the devil may live in your kingdom. Give us grace that we may believe this with our whole heart. Enable us, always, to steadfastly praise and thank you in this faith, through your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen." - Martin Luther
God’s Word: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” – John 3:17
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“A man of integrity will never listen to any plea against conscience.” – Henry Home
God’s Word: “holding on to faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked their faith.” – 1 Timothy 1:19
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We are all pencils in the hand of a writing God, who is sending love letters to the world.” – Mother Teresa
God’s Word: “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.” – Ephesians 6:7-8
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“Tomorrow’s history has already been written. At the name of Jesus every knee must bow.” – E. Kauffman
God’s Word: “For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done.” – Matthew 16:27
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"And He shall reign forever and ever, King of kings! and Lord of lords! And He shall reign forever and ever, King of kings! and Lord of lords! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!" & Georg Friedrich Handel
God's Word: "to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which God will bring about in his own time--God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords" - 1 Timothy 6:14-15
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"I am a sinner saved by grace because of the work of Christ on the cross. The Holy Spirit helps me to live a life that is pleasing to God. Outward faithful service. Inward blameless devotion.” – Ross Cochrane
God's Word: "This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God." - Genesis 6:9
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“In almost everything that touches our everyday life on earth, God is pleased when we're pleased. He wills that we be as free as birds to soar and sing our maker's praise without anxiety.” – A.W. Tozer
God’s Word: “always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – Ephesians 5:20
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“Man always knows his life will shortly cease, Yet madly lives as if he knew it not.”
– Richard Baxter
God’s Word: “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
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“God knows what He is about. One of these days all the answers will come in. In the meantime, rest in confidence that He knows what He is doing with you.” – Ray Stedman
God’s Word: “Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion” – Psalm 103:2-4
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Gossip is a sin. Today in prayer, confess any sin of gossip in your life to the Lord and seek to refrain from listening and spreading gossip.
"There is a lust in man no charm can tame,
Of loudly publishing his neighbor's shame.
Hence, on eagle's wings immortal scandals fly,
While virtuous actions are but born and die." - John Dryden
God’s Word: “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.” – Proverbs 11:13
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"A man's family is also part of his work for the Lord. So if he fails with his family, he fails to qualify to be a minister." - Mary LaGrand Bouma
God’s Word: “If any woman who is a believer has widows in her family, she should help them and not let the church be burdened with them, so that the church can help those widows who are really in need.” – 1 Timothy 5:16
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Be prepared for temptation, because it will come. Today in prayer, thank the Lord that He has overcome the world and seek Jesus whenever you are tempted.
"If you are not seeking the Lord, the Devil is seeking you. If you are not seeking the Lord, judgment is at your heels." - Charles H. Spurgeon
God’s Word: “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” – 1 Corinthians 10:13
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"Often times God asks us to take risks in order to be obedient to Him. This is especially true when He speaks to us about our need to confront others when they are unmistakably caught in the cycle of unrepentant sin." - Rich Grimes
God’s Word: “These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.” – Titus 2:15
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Therefore true believers shall not apostatize, but shall stand fast, and shall be kept even to the end.” – Charles H. Spurgeon
God’s Word: “Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you.” – Mark 13:5
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Contentment can only be found in knowing Jesus and loving Him. Today in prayer, praise the Lord for your life and be content in all that He has given you.
"Contentment is realizing that God has already provided everything we need for our present happiness." – Bill Gothard
God’s Word: “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” – Philippians 4:12
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The Lord desires us to be humble and to walk with Him in all that we do. Today in prayer, confess any sin of pride in your life and walk humbly with Jesus in all that you do.
“We can never have more of true faith than we have of true humility.” – Andrew Murray
God’s Word: “Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” – 1 Peter 5:5-6
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When we have faith in Christ, we need to fully trust that He will protect us from all evil. Today in prayer, praise Jesus that He has credited you with righteousness because of your faith in Him.
"Faith is rest in Another." - H. Orton Wiley
God’s Word: “What does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.’” - Romans 4:3
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Our ambition should not be to “make a name for ourselves.” Today in prayer, humbly come before the Lord and ask how you can glorify Christ’s name.
"Oh, beware! Do not seek to be something! Let me be nothing, and Christ be all in all." - John Wesley
God’s Word: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3
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Following the Lord will stretch your faith and trust in Him. Today in prayer, give thanks to Jesus for His example of faith and seek to faithfully walk with God.
"Obedience is the fruit of faith; patience the bloom on the fruit." - Christina Rossetti
God’s Word: “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 10:5
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“Wise men learn more from fools than fools from wise men.” – Marcus Cato
God’s Word: “A fool's mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul.” – Proverbs 18:7
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"When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said ’repent,’ He willed that the entire life of a believer be one of repentance." – Martin Luther
God’s Word: “After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. ‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!’” – Mark 1:14-15
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God is the Great Comforter who is always present and can comfort us in our sorrows. Today in prayer, praise the Lord that He is a God of Comfort.
“Most of our comforts grow up between our crosses.” – Edward Young
God’s Word: “For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.” – 2 Corinthians 1:5
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“God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, '’I love you.'’” – Billy Graham
God’s Word: “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. – 1 John 2:2
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“For like the seeds which are cast into the earth, we do not perish by dissolution, but sown into the earth, shall rise again, death having been brought to naught by the grace of the Savior.” - Athanasius
God’s Word: “"Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” – Mark 16:6
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Avoid idolatry. Today in prayer, confess any sin of idolatry and worship Jesus, the one True God.
"You don't have to go to heathen lands today to find false gods. America is full of them. Whatever you love more than God is your idol." - D.L. Moody
God’s Word: “Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God--or rather are known by God--how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?” – Galatians 4:8-9
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Every man stamps his value on himself... man is made great
or small by his own will. - J.C.F. von Schiller
Romans 16:19-20 Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil. The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. (NIV)
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Life is short; keep the faith in Christ! Today in prayer, praise Jesus that He is faithful and seek to faithfully follow Him.
“Regret looks back, Worry looks around, Faith looks up.” – John Mason
God’s Word: “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” – 1 Corinthians 9:24
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Our hearts are deceitful and sin has made our hearts more deceitful. Today in prayer, confess any sin in your life to Jesus and give your heart to Him.
“All good is hard. All evil is easy. Dying, losing, cheating, and mediocrity is easy. Stay away from easy.” - Scott Alexander
God’s Word: “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” – Psalm 139:23
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The Lord loves a humble person. Today in prayer, ask Jesus to give you a spirit of humility.
“The true way to be humble is not to stoop until you are smaller than yourself, but to stand at your real height against some higher nature that will show you what the real smallness of your greatness is.” - Philipp Brooks
God’s Word: “He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble.” – Proverbs 3:34
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"We are always in the forge, or on the anvil; by trials God is shaping us for higher things." - Henry Ward Beecher
God’s Word: “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” – Romans 5:3-5
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"As we are involved in unceasing thinking, so we are called to unceasing prayer."
- Henri Nouwen
God’s Word: “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” – Ephesians 6:18
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How often the opportunity to speak a word of testimony for Christ is lost because we remain silent. Those who need to hear the gospel may conclude that salvation is not important enough to talk about.
We need to be prepared to share our faith in Jesus Christ with others. Today in prayer, praise the Lord for the opportunities to share your faith. Ask Him how you can be prepared to share the Gospel with others.
"Jesus Christ didn't commit the gospel to an advertising agency; He commissioned disciples. And He didn't command them to put up signs and pass out tracts; He said that they would be his witnesses." - Joseph Bayly
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” – Colossians 4:6
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The Bible can guide our conscience to what the Lord desires. Today in prayer, thank Jesus that He is God and seek to keep a clear conscience before Him.
"A good conscience is the palace of Christ; the temple of the Holy Ghost; the paradise of delight; the standing Sabbath of the saints." - Augustine
God’s Word: “let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.” – Hebrews 10:22
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"Love when you expect no love in return. Do good without expecting thanks. Lend when you do not hope for a return. This will make us act like the sons and daughters of the Most High." - Henrietta Mears
God’s Word: “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.” – Romans 12:17
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"Our purpose in life is not to be successful, but to be faithful." Billy Graham
"Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31
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Christ has freed us from sin, so we need to live as free men and women, bringing glory to Jesus Christ. Today in prayer, praise the Lord that you are free in Him and serve Him with a glad heart.
“But what is freedom? Rightly understood, A universal license to be good.” – Hartley Coleridge
God’s Word: “You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.” – Galatians 5:13
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The Lord wants you to do good so your life may shine for His glory. Today in prayer, ask Jesus what good works you can do to bring Christ glory.
“Do what good you can, and do it solely for God’s glory, as free from it yourself as though you did not exist.” – Meister Eckhart
God’s Word: “In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
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"His purpose in sending Jesus into the world was to show his love and to draw men to himself." - Merrill C. Tenney
God’s Word: “But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.” – Psalm 86:15
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Everyone who has ever taken a shower has had an
idea. It's the person who get's out of the shower,
dries off, and does something about it that makes
a difference. - Nolan Bushnell
Relax, everything’s going to be all right;
Rest, everything’s coming together;
Open your hearts, love is on the way!
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"God hath a work to do; and not to help Him is to oppose Him." - John Owen
God’s Word: “Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” – Psalms 40:5
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“For like the seeds which are cast into the earth, we do not perish by dissolution, but sown into the earth, shall rise again, death having been brought to naught by the grace of the Savior.” - Athanasius
God’s Word: “"Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” – Mark 16:6
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“For like the seeds which are cast into the earth, we do not perish by dissolution, but sown into the earth, shall rise again, death having been brought to naught by the grace of the Savior.” - Athanasius
God’s Word: “"Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” – Mark 16:6
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Georges-Louis Leclerc Buffon "The ability to accept delay. Or disappointment. To smile at setbacks and respond with a pleasant, understanding spirit. To remain calm while others around are uneasy. This is Godly patience. Never think that God's delays are God's denials. Hold on; Hold fast; Hold out. Patience is genius."
“God bears with the wicked, but not forever.” – Miguel de Cervantes
God’s Word: “Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.” – Isaiah 55:7
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Sin separates from the Lord, but repentance and a return to Jesus brings life. Today in prayer, confess any sin in your life and return to following Christ.
"When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said ’repent,’ He willed that the entire life of a believer be one of repentance." – Martin Luther
God’s Word: “After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. ‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!’” – Mark 1:14-15
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“Like a partridge that hatches eggs it did not lay is the man who gains riches by unjust means. When his life is half gone, they will desert him, and in the end he will prove to be a fool.” - Jeremiah 17:11
The Lord hates gain through unjust means. Today in prayer, praise Jesus that He is the giver of all things and seek to follow His will in all that you do.
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“Temporal prosperity is very unfavorable to spiritual development.” – Charles Simeon
God’s Word: “Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.” – Proverbs 23:5
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"Obedience is the fruit of faith; patience the bloom on the fruit." - Christina Rossetti
God’s Word: “But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.” – 1 Timothy 1:1
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"Never does he who clings to God despair, because he is never without resources." - Jacques B. Bossuet
God’s Word: “Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.” – Jeremiah 29:12
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"Good thoughts bear good fruit, bad thoughts bear bad fruit." - James Lane Allen
God's Word: "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." - 2 Corinthians 10:5
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By nature, man loves to run from God. It is only by the grace of God that we are no longer lost, but found in the grace and love of Jesus Christ. Today in prayer, thank the Lord that by His grace we are found; found in His love and mercy.
"There is no one so far lost that Jesus cannot find him and cannot save him." - Andrew Murray
God's Word: "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost." - Luke 19:10
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“False teachers invite people to come to the Master's table because of what's on it, not because they love the Master.” – Hank Hanegraaff
God's Word: "For certain men whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are godless men, who change the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord." - Jude 4
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“Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can.” – John Wesley
God's Word: "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." - Romans 12:21
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"Like Joseph storing up grain during the years of plenty to be used during the years of famine that lay ahead, may we store up the truths of God's Word in our hearts as much as possible, so that we are prepared for whatever suffering we are called upon to endure." - Billy Graham
God’s Word: “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” – Psalm 119:103
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God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers.
- Jewish proverb
Obey your parents. Bible.
Honor your parents – 10 commandments.
Did you say to your mother and father – a thank you or I love you today – this week. Do it today.
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Christ’s death on the Cross for our sins was the largest rescue event in history. Today in prayer, give thanks to Jesus that He saved you.
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Oh oh oh, let it rise, Oh oh oh, let it rise.” – Holland Davis
God’s Word: “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.” – Psalm 150:6
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Our separation is similar. God calls for an all-out separation, which often results in conflict. There will be
persecution and problems, but we must remember the words of Jesus: "In the world ye shall have tribulation: but
be of good cheer; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33).
"Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution" (2 Tim. 3:12).
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“Thanksgiving was never meant to be shut up in a single day.” – Robert Casper Lintner
God’s Word: “All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.” – 2 Corinthian 4:15
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“Almighty, most Holy God Faithful through the ages Almighty, most Holy God Glorious, Almighty God” – Wayne Watson
God’s Word: “I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.” – Psalm 119:16
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“If any one would tell you the shortest, surest way to all happiness, and all perfection, he must tell you to make a rule to yourself, to thank and praise God for everything that happens to you.” – William Law
God’s Word: “My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.” – Psalm 63:5
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"Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and, if true, of infinite importance. The one thing it cannot be is moderately important." -C. S. Lewis
God’s Word: “And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.” – Matthew 19:29
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"I have long since ceased to pray, 'Lord Jesus, have compassion on a lost world!' I remember the day and the hour when I seemed to hear the Lord rebuking me for making such a prayer. He seemed to say to me, 'I have had compassion upon a lost world, and now it is for you to have compassion.'" - A.J. Gordon
God’s Word: “Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” – Colossians 3:12
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The great gift of forgiveness that God offers us is something we can offer others. Today in prayer, thank Jesus for His forgiveness and forgive those who have wronged you.
"Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying for forgiveness, or else forgiving another." - Jean Paul Richter
God’s Word: “The other guests began to say among themselves, ‘Who is this who even forgives sins?’” – Luke 7:49
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Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look
back and realize they were the big things.
- Robert Brault
a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city (Prov 16:32).
It is better to be patient than warlike or contentious. A Spirit-controlled response wins more battles than a warrior
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"How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments." - Benjamin Franklin
God’s Word: “Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?” – Luke 6:46
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“This is the day, this is the day, that our God has made, that our God has made. We will rejoice we will rejoice, and be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day that our God has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day, that our God has made.” – Les Garrett
God’s Word: “But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, ‘Let God be exalted!’” – Psalm 70:4
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“This is the day, this is the day, that our God has made, that our God has made. We will rejoice we will rejoice, and be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day that our God has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day, that our God has made.” – Les Garrett
God’s Word: “But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, ‘Let God be exalted!’” – Psalm 70:4
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The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift of life is yours; it is an amazing journey; and you alone are responsible for the quality of it.
Dan Zadra, Inspirational writer
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"The neglected heart will soon be a heart overrun with worldly
thoughts; the neglected life will soon become a moral chaos; the
church that is not jealously protected by mighty intercession and
sacrificial labors will before long become the abode of every evil
bird and the hiding place for unsuspected corruption. The creeping
wilderness will soon take over that church that trusts in its own
strength and forgets to watch and pray." - A. W. Tozer
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"It is high tide to make known the glad tidings in these dark regions of sin and spiritual bondage." - Samuel Marsden
God’s Word: “The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, "Return home and tell how much God has done for you." So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.” – Luke 8:38-39
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"The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is." - Patrick Morley
God’s Word: “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:13
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"Adversity doesn't build character; it reveals it."
- Anonymous
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"Christ always identified Himself with the least, the last, and the
lost."
- Unknown
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"Let us think often that our only business in this life is to please
God. Perhaps all besides is but folly and vanity."
- Brother Lawrence
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"God's patience is infinite. Men, like small kettles, boil quickly
with wrath at the least wrong. Not so God. If God were as wrathful,
the world would have been a heap of ruins long ago."
- Sadhu Sundar Singh (1889-1929)
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"The secret of Christianity is not asking Jesus into your heart; it is
Jesus asking us into His."
- Unknown
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"The shortest distance between a problem and the solution is the
distance between your knees and the floor."
- Anonymous
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“He alone loves the Creator perfectly who manifests a pure love for his neighbor.” – Bede
God’s Word: “"Which ones?" the man inquired. Jesus replied, "'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honor your father and mother,' and 'love your neighbor as yourself.'" – Matthew 19:19
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“I felt myself absolutely born again. The gates of paradise had been flung open and I had entered. There and then the whole of Scripture took on another look to me.” – Martin Luther
God’s Word: “In reply Jesus declared, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.’” – John 3:3
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My son Blesson said, Anointing can take you to the mountain but Character can keep you there.
"Real integrity stays in place whether the test is adversity or prosperity." - Charles Swindoll
God’s Word: “They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. "Teacher," they said, "we know you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren't swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are.” – Matthew 22:16
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"In the Irish Revival of 1859, people became so weak that they could
not get back to their homes. Men and women would fall by the wayside
and would be found hours later pleading with God to save their souls.
They felt that they were slipping into hell and that nothing else in
life mattered but to get right with God... To them eternity meant
everything. Nothing else was of any consequence. They felt that if God
did not have mercy on them and save them, they were doomed for all
time to come."
- Oswald J. Smith
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"Belief consists in accepting the affirmations of the soul; unbelief, in denying them." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
God’s Word: “Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!’” – Mark 9:24
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“Love makes the whole difference between an execution and a martyrdom.” – Evelyn Underhill
God’s Word: “But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” – Matthew 10:19-20
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“This meal is for sinners only.” – David Watson. (Holy Communion.)
God’s Word: “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father's kingdom." – Matthew 26:26-29
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"No man on earth is getting along 'pretty well' without Jesus Christ." - William Fraser McDowell
God’s Word: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:19-20
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The simplest of life forms is far more complex than we can comprehend. Today in prayer, praise Jesus for this new year and that He is the Creator of all.
"The world is not here by chance, nor is human life a biological accident. God brought it all into existence." - Billy Graham
God’s Word: “How many are your works, O LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.” – Psalm 104:24
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"Obedience is the fruit of faith; patience the bloom on the fruit." - Christina Rossetti
God’s Word: “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 10:5
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"Many have puzzled themselves about the origin of evil. I am content to observe that there is evil, and that there is a way to escape from it, and with this I begin and end." - John Newton
God’s Word: “All have turned aside, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.” – Psalm 14:3
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“We can never have more of true faith than we have of true humility.” – Andrew Murray
God’s Word: “Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” – 1 Peter 5:5-6
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“Whenever I hear about Christ as Savior it appears that he saves us from sin – and I don’t wish to deny that – but in my experience he does more than that; he releases us from fear, and I think fear is the great killer.” – Ivor Smith-Cameron
God’s Word: “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.” – Proverbs 29:25
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“It is morally impossible to exercise trust in God while there is a failure to wait upon Him for guidance and direction.” – D.E. Hoste
God’s Word: “guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long” – Psalm 25:5
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“You must keep all earthly treasures out of your heart, and let Christ be your treasure, and let Him have your heart.” – Charles H. Spurgeon
God’s Word: “For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.” – Matthew 15:19
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Our lives can become shipwrecked if we do not seek the Lord’s guidance. Today in prayer, look to the Lord in prayer and in the Bible to safely guide you in your decisions.
“It is morally impossible to exercise trust in God while there is a failure to wait upon Him for guidance and direction.” – D.E. Hoste
God’s Word: “guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long” – Psalm 25:5
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The Lord desires that we forgive others, not harbor grudges toward them. Today in prayer, confess any grudges you are carrying to Christ and reconcile to those who have hurt you.
“To carry a grudge is like being stung to death by one bee.” – William H. Walton
God’s Word: “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.” – Leviticus 19:18
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“Christian, God will in a divine fashion fulfill to you His promise, ‘I will bless thee.’”
– Andrew Murray
God’s Word: “By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.” – Hebrews 11:21
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One of the best places to exhibit God’s love is being fair and just in the workplace. Today in prayer, ask the Lord how you can increase fairness and justice in your place of work.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
God’s Word: “Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.” – Colossians 3:25
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Children are a treasure from the Lord. Today in prayer, thank Jesus for the children in your life.
"Children are our most valuable natural resource." - Herbert Hoover
God’s Word: “Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him.” – Psalm 127:3
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"The tumult and the shouting dies; The captains and the kings depart; Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice, a humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget - lest we forget!" - Rudyard Kipling
God’s Word: “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel” – 2 Timothy 2:8
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"If you are not seeking the Lord, the Devil is seeking you. If you are not seeking the Lord, judgment is at your heels." - Charles H. Spurgeon
God’s Word: “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” – 1 Corinthians 10:13
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Be prepared for temptation, because it will come. Today in prayer, thank the Lord that He has overcome the world and seek Jesus whenever you are tempted.
"If you are not seeking the Lord, the Devil is seeking you. If you are not seeking the Lord, judgment is at your heels." - Charles H. Spurgeon
God’s Word: “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” – 1 Corinthians 10:13
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“If money be not thy servant, it will be thy master.” – Francis Bacon
God’s Word: “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.” – Proverbs 6:6-8
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“If you want to have sustained joy, you have to not only make sure that you think right, but you also have to make decisions now that are going to guarantee some joy in the future. One of the key things for people as far as joy is concerned is not living a selfish, self-centered lifestyle where we live our lives expecting everybody else to do something for us.” – Joyce Meyer
God’s Word: “People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy” – 2 Timothy 3:2
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The Lord can take every horrible situation and turn it into good. Today in prayer, give thanks to Jesus, give Him your hurts and disappointments, and trust Him to turn it into a blessing.
“There is nothing, no circumstance, no trouble, no testing, that can ever touch me until, first of all, it has gone past God and past Christ, right through to me. If it has come that far, it has come with a great purpose, which I may not understand at the moment, but as I refuse to become panicky, as I lift up my eyes to him and accept it as coming from the throne of God for some great purpose of blessing to my own heart, no sorrow will ever disturb me, no trial will ever disarm me, no circumstance will cause me to fret, for I shall rest in the joy of what my Lord is.” – Alan Redpath
God’s Word: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
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“Forgiveness is the giving, and so the receiving, of life.” – George Mac Donald
God’s Word: “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him,
so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” – Mark 11:25
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"If you are not seeking the Lord, the Devil is seeking you. If you are not seeking the Lord, judgment is at your heels." - Charles H. Spurgeon
God’s Word: “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” – 1 Corinthians 10:13
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God plusyou plus money is good and useful. Wealth plus you minus God could be a disaster and pain. Let God be there in every thing you possess and desire - as first thing. pgv
"Love of money is the root of all evil...
but you, man of God, flee from all these" (1 Tim 6:10,11)
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Jesus loves you and has a plan for your life. It is a plan to bring your Heavenly Father glory. Today in prayer, praise the Lord that He will give you strength if you faithfully serve Him.
"The measure of a man is not how many servants he has, but how many men he serves." - D.L. Moody
God’s Word: “I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness” – Colossians 1:25
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"False teachers cannot comfort or make happy a timid conscience; they only make hearts confused, sad, and melancholy so that people are gloomy and act sad." - Martin Luther
God’s Word: “Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings.” – Hebrews 13:9a
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"Almighty God, through the death of your Son you have destroyed sin and death. Through his resurrection you have restored innocence and eternal life. We who are delivered from the power of the devil may live in your kingdom. Give us grace that we may believe this with our whole heart. Enable us, always, to steadfastly praise and thank you in this faith, through your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen." - Martin Luther
God’s Word: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” – John 3:17
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“A man of integrity will never listen to any plea against conscience.” – Henry Home
God’s Word: “holding on to faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked their faith.” – 1 Timothy 1:19
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We are all pencils in the hand of a writing God, who is sending love letters to the world.” – Mother Teresa
God’s Word: “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.” – Ephesians 6:7-8
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“Tomorrow’s history has already been written. At the name of Jesus every knee must bow.” – E. Kauffman
God’s Word: “For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done.” – Matthew 16:27
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"And He shall reign forever and ever, King of kings! and Lord of lords! And He shall reign forever and ever, King of kings! and Lord of lords! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!" & Georg Friedrich Handel
God's Word: "to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which God will bring about in his own time--God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords" - 1 Timothy 6:14-15
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"I am a sinner saved by grace because of the work of Christ on the cross. The Holy Spirit helps me to live a life that is pleasing to God. Outward faithful service. Inward blameless devotion.” – Ross Cochrane
God's Word: "This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God." - Genesis 6:9
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“In almost everything that touches our everyday life on earth, God is pleased when we're pleased. He wills that we be as free as birds to soar and sing our maker's praise without anxiety.” – A.W. Tozer
God’s Word: “always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – Ephesians 5:20
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“Man always knows his life will shortly cease, Yet madly lives as if he knew it not.”
– Richard Baxter
God’s Word: “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
– Psalm 90:12
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“God knows what He is about. One of these days all the answers will come in. In the meantime, rest in confidence that He knows what He is doing with you.” – Ray Stedman
God’s Word: “Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion” – Psalm 103:2-4
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Gossip is a sin. Today in prayer, confess any sin of gossip in your life to the Lord and seek to refrain from listening and spreading gossip.
"There is a lust in man no charm can tame,
Of loudly publishing his neighbor's shame.
Hence, on eagle's wings immortal scandals fly,
While virtuous actions are but born and die." - John Dryden
God’s Word: “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.” – Proverbs 11:13
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"A man's family is also part of his work for the Lord. So if he fails with his family, he fails to qualify to be a minister." - Mary LaGrand Bouma
God’s Word: “If any woman who is a believer has widows in her family, she should help them and not let the church be burdened with them, so that the church can help those widows who are really in need.” – 1 Timothy 5:16
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Be prepared for temptation, because it will come. Today in prayer, thank the Lord that He has overcome the world and seek Jesus whenever you are tempted.
"If you are not seeking the Lord, the Devil is seeking you. If you are not seeking the Lord, judgment is at your heels." - Charles H. Spurgeon
God’s Word: “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” – 1 Corinthians 10:13
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"Often times God asks us to take risks in order to be obedient to Him. This is especially true when He speaks to us about our need to confront others when they are unmistakably caught in the cycle of unrepentant sin." - Rich Grimes
God’s Word: “These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.” – Titus 2:15
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Therefore true believers shall not apostatize, but shall stand fast, and shall be kept even to the end.” – Charles H. Spurgeon
God’s Word: “Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you.” – Mark 13:5
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Contentment can only be found in knowing Jesus and loving Him. Today in prayer, praise the Lord for your life and be content in all that He has given you.
"Contentment is realizing that God has already provided everything we need for our present happiness." – Bill Gothard
God’s Word: “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” – Philippians 4:12
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The Lord desires us to be humble and to walk with Him in all that we do. Today in prayer, confess any sin of pride in your life and walk humbly with Jesus in all that you do.
“We can never have more of true faith than we have of true humility.” – Andrew Murray
God’s Word: “Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” – 1 Peter 5:5-6
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When we have faith in Christ, we need to fully trust that He will protect us from all evil. Today in prayer, praise Jesus that He has credited you with righteousness because of your faith in Him.
"Faith is rest in Another." - H. Orton Wiley
God’s Word: “What does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.’” - Romans 4:3
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Our ambition should not be to “make a name for ourselves.” Today in prayer, humbly come before the Lord and ask how you can glorify Christ’s name.
"Oh, beware! Do not seek to be something! Let me be nothing, and Christ be all in all." - John Wesley
God’s Word: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3
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Following the Lord will stretch your faith and trust in Him. Today in prayer, give thanks to Jesus for His example of faith and seek to faithfully walk with God.
"Obedience is the fruit of faith; patience the bloom on the fruit." - Christina Rossetti
God’s Word: “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 10:5
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“Wise men learn more from fools than fools from wise men.” – Marcus Cato
God’s Word: “A fool's mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul.” – Proverbs 18:7
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"When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said ’repent,’ He willed that the entire life of a believer be one of repentance." – Martin Luther
God’s Word: “After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. ‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!’” – Mark 1:14-15
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God is the Great Comforter who is always present and can comfort us in our sorrows. Today in prayer, praise the Lord that He is a God of Comfort.
“Most of our comforts grow up between our crosses.” – Edward Young
God’s Word: “For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.” – 2 Corinthians 1:5
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“God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, '’I love you.'’” – Billy Graham
God’s Word: “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. – 1 John 2:2
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“For like the seeds which are cast into the earth, we do not perish by dissolution, but sown into the earth, shall rise again, death having been brought to naught by the grace of the Savior.” - Athanasius
God’s Word: “"Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” – Mark 16:6
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Avoid idolatry. Today in prayer, confess any sin of idolatry and worship Jesus, the one True God.
"You don't have to go to heathen lands today to find false gods. America is full of them. Whatever you love more than God is your idol." - D.L. Moody
God’s Word: “Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God--or rather are known by God--how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?” – Galatians 4:8-9
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Every man stamps his value on himself... man is made great
or small by his own will. - J.C.F. von Schiller
Romans 16:19-20 Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil. The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. (NIV)
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Life is short; keep the faith in Christ! Today in prayer, praise Jesus that He is faithful and seek to faithfully follow Him.
“Regret looks back, Worry looks around, Faith looks up.” – John Mason
God’s Word: “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” – 1 Corinthians 9:24
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Our hearts are deceitful and sin has made our hearts more deceitful. Today in prayer, confess any sin in your life to Jesus and give your heart to Him.
“All good is hard. All evil is easy. Dying, losing, cheating, and mediocrity is easy. Stay away from easy.” - Scott Alexander
God’s Word: “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” – Psalm 139:23
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The Lord loves a humble person. Today in prayer, ask Jesus to give you a spirit of humility.
“The true way to be humble is not to stoop until you are smaller than yourself, but to stand at your real height against some higher nature that will show you what the real smallness of your greatness is.” - Philipp Brooks
God’s Word: “He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble.” – Proverbs 3:34
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"We are always in the forge, or on the anvil; by trials God is shaping us for higher things." - Henry Ward Beecher
God’s Word: “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” – Romans 5:3-5
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"As we are involved in unceasing thinking, so we are called to unceasing prayer."
- Henri Nouwen
God’s Word: “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” – Ephesians 6:18
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How often the opportunity to speak a word of testimony for Christ is lost because we remain silent. Those who need to hear the gospel may conclude that salvation is not important enough to talk about.
We need to be prepared to share our faith in Jesus Christ with others. Today in prayer, praise the Lord for the opportunities to share your faith. Ask Him how you can be prepared to share the Gospel with others.
"Jesus Christ didn't commit the gospel to an advertising agency; He commissioned disciples. And He didn't command them to put up signs and pass out tracts; He said that they would be his witnesses." - Joseph Bayly
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” – Colossians 4:6
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The Bible can guide our conscience to what the Lord desires. Today in prayer, thank Jesus that He is God and seek to keep a clear conscience before Him.
"A good conscience is the palace of Christ; the temple of the Holy Ghost; the paradise of delight; the standing Sabbath of the saints." - Augustine
God’s Word: “let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.” – Hebrews 10:22
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"Love when you expect no love in return. Do good without expecting thanks. Lend when you do not hope for a return. This will make us act like the sons and daughters of the Most High." - Henrietta Mears
God’s Word: “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.” – Romans 12:17
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"Our purpose in life is not to be successful, but to be faithful." Billy Graham
"Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31
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Christ has freed us from sin, so we need to live as free men and women, bringing glory to Jesus Christ. Today in prayer, praise the Lord that you are free in Him and serve Him with a glad heart.
“But what is freedom? Rightly understood, A universal license to be good.” – Hartley Coleridge
God’s Word: “You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.” – Galatians 5:13
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The Lord wants you to do good so your life may shine for His glory. Today in prayer, ask Jesus what good works you can do to bring Christ glory.
“Do what good you can, and do it solely for God’s glory, as free from it yourself as though you did not exist.” – Meister Eckhart
God’s Word: “In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
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"His purpose in sending Jesus into the world was to show his love and to draw men to himself." - Merrill C. Tenney
God’s Word: “But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.” – Psalm 86:15
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Everyone who has ever taken a shower has had an
idea. It's the person who get's out of the shower,
dries off, and does something about it that makes
a difference. - Nolan Bushnell
Relax, everything’s going to be all right;
Rest, everything’s coming together;
Open your hearts, love is on the way!
~ From the Message, pg.
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"God hath a work to do; and not to help Him is to oppose Him." - John Owen
God’s Word: “Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” – Psalms 40:5
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“For like the seeds which are cast into the earth, we do not perish by dissolution, but sown into the earth, shall rise again, death having been brought to naught by the grace of the Savior.” - Athanasius
God’s Word: “"Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” – Mark 16:6
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“For like the seeds which are cast into the earth, we do not perish by dissolution, but sown into the earth, shall rise again, death having been brought to naught by the grace of the Savior.” - Athanasius
God’s Word: “"Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” – Mark 16:6
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Georges-Louis Leclerc Buffon "The ability to accept delay. Or disappointment. To smile at setbacks and respond with a pleasant, understanding spirit. To remain calm while others around are uneasy. This is Godly patience. Never think that God's delays are God's denials. Hold on; Hold fast; Hold out. Patience is genius."
“God bears with the wicked, but not forever.” – Miguel de Cervantes
God’s Word: “Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.” – Isaiah 55:7
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Sin separates from the Lord, but repentance and a return to Jesus brings life. Today in prayer, confess any sin in your life and return to following Christ.
"When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said ’repent,’ He willed that the entire life of a believer be one of repentance." – Martin Luther
God’s Word: “After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. ‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!’” – Mark 1:14-15
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“Like a partridge that hatches eggs it did not lay is the man who gains riches by unjust means. When his life is half gone, they will desert him, and in the end he will prove to be a fool.” - Jeremiah 17:11
The Lord hates gain through unjust means. Today in prayer, praise Jesus that He is the giver of all things and seek to follow His will in all that you do.
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“Temporal prosperity is very unfavorable to spiritual development.” – Charles Simeon
God’s Word: “Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.” – Proverbs 23:5
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"Obedience is the fruit of faith; patience the bloom on the fruit." - Christina Rossetti
God’s Word: “But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.” – 1 Timothy 1:1
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"Never does he who clings to God despair, because he is never without resources." - Jacques B. Bossuet
God’s Word: “Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.” – Jeremiah 29:12
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"Good thoughts bear good fruit, bad thoughts bear bad fruit." - James Lane Allen
God's Word: "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." - 2 Corinthians 10:5
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By nature, man loves to run from God. It is only by the grace of God that we are no longer lost, but found in the grace and love of Jesus Christ. Today in prayer, thank the Lord that by His grace we are found; found in His love and mercy.
"There is no one so far lost that Jesus cannot find him and cannot save him." - Andrew Murray
God's Word: "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost." - Luke 19:10
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“False teachers invite people to come to the Master's table because of what's on it, not because they love the Master.” – Hank Hanegraaff
God's Word: "For certain men whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are godless men, who change the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord." - Jude 4
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“Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can.” – John Wesley
God's Word: "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." - Romans 12:21
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"Like Joseph storing up grain during the years of plenty to be used during the years of famine that lay ahead, may we store up the truths of God's Word in our hearts as much as possible, so that we are prepared for whatever suffering we are called upon to endure." - Billy Graham
God’s Word: “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” – Psalm 119:103
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God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers.
- Jewish proverb
Obey your parents. Bible.
Honor your parents – 10 commandments.
Did you say to your mother and father – a thank you or I love you today – this week. Do it today.
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"I have found the paradox that if I love until it
hurts, then there is no more hurt, but only more love." - Mother Teresa
God’s Word: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As
I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34
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"If any man should ask me what is the first, second,
and third part of being a Christian, I must answer 'Action!'" - Thomas
Brook
God’s Word: “Be dressed ready for service and keep your
lamps burning” – Luke 12:35
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"God sometimes snuffs out our brightest candle so that
we may look up to His eternal stars." - Vance Havner
God’s Word: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you
face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith
develops perseverance.” – James 1:2-3
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Jesus Christ wants every heart to put their hopes and dreams
in Him. Today in prayer, thank the Lord that He does not disappoint those who
place their hope in Christ.
"To those who have learned to love and trust Jesus, the
prospect of meeting him face to face and being with him forever is the hope
that keeps us going, no matter what life may throw at us." - James I.
Packer
God’s Word: “But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I
wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.” – Micah 7:7
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People are like sheep, thy are prone to wander. And if they
do not know Jesus, they are lost. Today in prayer, thank the Lord that He is
the Good Shepherd and pray for those who do not yet know Him.
“Like sheep that get lost nibbling away at the grass because
they never look up, we often focus so much on ourselves and our problems that
we get lost.” – Allen Klein
God’s Word: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and
loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go
after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts
it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors
together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.' I tell you
that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who
repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” –
Luke 15:4-7
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"God, who is eternal, infinite, supremely mighty, does
great and unfathomable things in heaven and in earth, and there is no
understanding his wonderful works. If
the works of God could easily be grasped by human understanding they could not
be called wonderful or too great for words." - Thomas à Kempis
God’s Word: “Before the
mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from
everlasting to everlasting you are God.” – Psalm 90:2
"Never does he who clings to God despair, because he is
never without resources." - Jacques B. Bossuet
God’s Word: “Then you will call upon me and come and pray to
me, and I will listen to you.” – Jeremiah 29:12
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New “discoveries” are often just rediscoveries. But the
greatest discovery of all is having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Today in prayer, praise the Lord that in Him we will truly learn new things
each day.
"The Christian life is the life of the Lord Jesus
Christ lived nineteen hundred years ago, lived now by Him in you!" - W.
Ian Thomas
God's Word: "You diligently
study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life.
These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to
have life."
- John 5:39-40
Jesus Christ brings meaning and purpose to life. Today in
prayer, pray for those people who you know who do not yet know Jesus. Pray they
may have a personal relationship with Him and in Him they may have eternal
life.
"The only reason why man as man has individual
significance is that Christ died for him."
- George MacLeo
God's Word: "'Meaningless! Meaningless!' says the
Teacher. 'Everything is meaningless!'"
- Ecclesiastes 12:8
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Seeking pleasure does not bring fulfillment; that can only
come through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Today in prayer, thank
Christ that in Him we can find contentment in all circumstances.
“God gets no glory from people who don’t enjoy God … God is
most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” – John Piper
God's Word: "He who loves pleasure will become poor;
whoever loves wine and oil will never be rich." - Proverbs 21:17
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The Lord calls us into different seasons and we need to live each of these days brining glory to Him. Today in prayer, give thanks to Jesus for this time in your life and seek to follow His will each and every day.
"Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend." - Theophrastus
God's Word: "I thought in my heart, "God will bring to judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time for every deed." -Ecclesiastes 3:17
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The Lord brings spouses and friends into our lives because two are better than one for the difficult tasks in life. Today in prayer, praise the Lord for the friends and family that He has brought in your life that bring you support and comfort.
"Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil." - Baltasar Gracian
God's Word: "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." - Ecclesiastes 4:12
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The Lord brings spouses and friends into our lives because two are better than one for the difficult tasks in life. Today in prayer, praise the Lord for the friends and family that He has brought in your life that bring you support and comfort.
"Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil." - Baltasar Gracian
God's Word: "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." - Ecclesiastes 4:12
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"There is nothing that makes men rich and strong but that which they carry inside of them. Wealth is of the heart, not of the hand." – John Milton
God's Word: "A faithful man will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished." - Proverbs 28:20
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"If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.” – C.S. Lewis
God's Word: "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:12-13
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"Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder." - George Washington
God's Word: "Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous." - Exodus 23:8
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"Patience is the queen of all virtues." - John Chrysostom
God's Word: "A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly." - Proverbs 14:29
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"It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness." - Charles Haddon Spurgeon
God's Word: "Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for it is now that God favors what you do." - Ecclesiastes 9:7
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We need to guard our lips against foolish talk and we need be gracious in our speech. Today in prayer, ask Jesus to give you wisdom in all that you say.
“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.” – Dale Carnegie
God's Word: "Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin."
- Proverbs 10:14
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Once spoken or written, our words can take flight and land where we do not intend them. Today in prayer, ask Jesus to direct your speech so it will bring Him glory.
"Open your ears, for which of you will stop the vent of hearing when loud Rumor speaks?" - William Shakespeare
"Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird of the air may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report what you say." - Ecclesiastes 10:20
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"For it is in giving that we receive." - Francis of Assisi
God's Word: "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously." - 2 Corinthians 9:6
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Once spoken or written, our words can take flight and land where we do not intend them. Today in prayer, ask Jesus to direct your speech so it will bring Him glory.
"Open your ears, for which of you will stop the vent of hearing when loud Rumor speaks?" - William Shakespeare
"Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird of the air may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report what you say." - Ecclesiastes 10:20
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"For it is in giving that we receive." - Francis of Assisi
One of the secrets of a long and fruitful life is to
forgive everybody, everything, every night before you
go to bed. - Bernard M. Baruch
God's Word: "but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel." - 2 Timothy 1:10
“When Jesus bowed his head, And dying took our place, The veil was rent, a way was found To that pure home of grace.” – John Elias
God’s Word: “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit” – 1 Peter 3:18
“The servant of Christ must never be surprised if he has to drink of the same cup with his Lord.” – J.C. Ryle
God’s Word: “Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.” – Ephesians 6:19-20
“Prayer fills man's weakness with God's omnipotence and opens the gates to new fields of achievement. It makes the weak strong and the simple wise." – Oliver G. Wilson
God’s Word: “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” – Luke 18:1
God's Word: "And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light." - Romans 13:11-12
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"He is only advancing in life, whose heart is getting softer, his blood warmer, his brain quicker, and his spirit entering into living peace." - John Ruskin
God's Word: "Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." - James 1:4
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The Lord calls us into different seasons and we need to live each of these days brining glory to Him. Today in prayer, give thanks to Jesus for this time in your life and seek to follow His will each and every day.
"Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend." - Theophrastus
God's Word: "I thought in my heart, "God will bring to judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time for every deed." -Ecclesiastes 3:17
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The Lord brings spouses and friends into our lives because two are better than one for the difficult tasks in life. Today in prayer, praise the Lord for the friends and family that He has brought in your life that bring you support and comfort.
"Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil." - Baltasar Gracian
God's Word: "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." - Ecclesiastes 4:12
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The Lord brings spouses and friends into our lives because two are better than one for the difficult tasks in life. Today in prayer, praise the Lord for the friends and family that He has brought in your life that bring you support and comfort.
"Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil." - Baltasar Gracian
God's Word: "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." - Ecclesiastes 4:12
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"There is nothing that makes men rich and strong but that which they carry inside of them. Wealth is of the heart, not of the hand." – John Milton
God's Word: "A faithful man will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished." - Proverbs 28:20
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"If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.” – C.S. Lewis
God's Word: "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:12-13
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"Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder." - George Washington
God's Word: "Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous." - Exodus 23:8
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"Patience is the queen of all virtues." - John Chrysostom
God's Word: "A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly." - Proverbs 14:29
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"It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness." - Charles Haddon Spurgeon
God's Word: "Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for it is now that God favors what you do." - Ecclesiastes 9:7
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We need to guard our lips against foolish talk and we need be gracious in our speech. Today in prayer, ask Jesus to give you wisdom in all that you say.
“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.” – Dale Carnegie
God's Word: "Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin."
- Proverbs 10:14
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Once spoken or written, our words can take flight and land where we do not intend them. Today in prayer, ask Jesus to direct your speech so it will bring Him glory.
"Open your ears, for which of you will stop the vent of hearing when loud Rumor speaks?" - William Shakespeare
"Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird of the air may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report what you say." - Ecclesiastes 10:20
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"For it is in giving that we receive." - Francis of Assisi
God's Word: "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously." - 2 Corinthians 9:6
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Once spoken or written, our words can take flight and land where we do not intend them. Today in prayer, ask Jesus to direct your speech so it will bring Him glory.
"Open your ears, for which of you will stop the vent of hearing when loud Rumor speaks?" - William Shakespeare
"Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird of the air may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report what you say." - Ecclesiastes 10:20
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"For it is in giving that we receive." - Francis of Assisi
God's Word: "Remember this: Whoever
sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also
reap generously." - 2 Corinthians 9:6
One of the secrets of a long and fruitful life is to
forgive everybody, everything, every night before you
go to bed. - Bernard M. Baruch
God's Word: "but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel." - 2 Timothy 1:10
“When Jesus bowed his head, And dying took our place, The veil was rent, a way was found To that pure home of grace.” – John Elias
God’s Word: “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit” – 1 Peter 3:18
“The servant of Christ must never be surprised if he has to drink of the same cup with his Lord.” – J.C. Ryle
God’s Word: “Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.” – Ephesians 6:19-20
“Prayer fills man's weakness with God's omnipotence and opens the gates to new fields of achievement. It makes the weak strong and the simple wise." – Oliver G. Wilson
God’s Word: “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” – Luke 18:1
“The value of compassion cannot be over-emphasized. Anyone
can criticize. It takes a true believer to be compassionate. No greater burden
can be borne by an individual than to know no one cares or understands.”–
Arthur H. Stainback
God’s Word: “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you
will fulfill the law of Christ.”
– Galatians 6:2
"As we draw nearer to Christ, we shall be drawn nearer
to His people; and in our search for unity with the members we shall be drawn
closer to the Head.” – G.T. Manley
God's Word: "May the God who gives endurance and
encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ
Jesus" - Romans 15:5
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"It is the heart that senses God, and not the reason.
That is what faith is: God perceptible to the heart and not to reason." -
Blaise Pascal
God's Word: "Then they
would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his
commands." - Psalm 78:7
"The doctrine of our Savior and his mediation is the
principal doctrine of Christianity. It lies at the bottom, and is the
foundation, of all the rest." - Matthew Henry
God's Word: "So this is
what the Sovereign LORD says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone,
a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be
dismayed." - Isaiah 28:16
Our “wisest” decisions can look very foolish in time. Today
in prayer, ask Jesus for His wisdom in all of your decisions.
"We are ensnared by the wisdom of the serpent; we are
set free by the foolishness of God." - Augustine
God's Word: "For the LORD
gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding." -
Proverbs 2:6
"I do not pray for success. I ask for
faithfulness." - Mother Teresa
God's Word: ""His master replied, 'Well done, good
and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you
in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'" -
Matthew 25:21
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Boasting and bragging are two synonyms for pride and the
Lord hates to see pride in our lives. Today in prayer, confess any pride in your
life and seek to live a life of humility.
"Grace puts its hand on the boasting mouth, and shuts
it once for all." – Charles H. Spurgeon
God's Word: "As it is, you boast and brag. All such
boasting is evil." - James 4:16
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"Within marriage, sex is beautiful, fulfilling,
creative. Outside of marriage, it is ugly, destructive, and damning." –
John MacArthur
God's Word: "Do you not know that your body is a temple
of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not
your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body."
- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
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"Doest thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.” – Benjamin FranklinGod's Word: "And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light." - Romans 13:11-12
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"Doest thou love life? Then do not squander time, for
that is the stuff life is made of.”
– Benjamin Franklin
God's Word: "And do this, understanding the present
time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our
salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over;
the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on
the armor of light." - Romans 13:11-12
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The best investment you can make is financially supporting
the pastors and ministers of your church. They work throughout the week to help
you grow spiritually; we need to work to support them financially. Today in
prayer, ask Jesus to give you wisdom on how best to invest in His work.
“Giving is the thermometer of our love.” – Benjamin R. De
Jong
God’s Word: “On the first day of every week, each one of you
should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so
that when I come no collections will have to be made.”
– 1 Corinthians 16:2
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“In the Christian
race all may run so as to obtain. There is the greatest encouragement,
therefore, to persevere with all our strength, in this course.” – Matthew Henry
God’s Word: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a
great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin
that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out
for us.” – Hebrews 12:1
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“God does not
always choose great people to accomplish what He wishes, but He chooses a
person who is wholly yielded to Him.” – Henrietta Mears
God’s Word: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and
dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness
and patience.” – Colossians 3:12
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“To have a right
to do a thing is not at all the same as to be right in doing it.” – G.K.
Chesterton
God’s Word: “Each of you should look not only to your own
interests, but also to the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:4
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God's Word: "Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." - James 1:4
The Lord is faithful in what He promises, they never fail.
Today in prayer, thank Christ that you can depend upon His promises and He is
true to His Word
“The message of promise is the beginning and end of
everything that is included in the Bible. It undergirds every word, sometimes
openly, sometimes subtly, but it is always there. God’s promises are the common
thread that unites the Old and New Testament, the core that makes sixty-six
books into one.” – Mark Tabb
God’s Word: “God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son
of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he
promise and not fulfill?” – Numbers 23:19
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"The secret of strong and healthy faith is constant
cultivation of the presence of God in Christ in the life. Center your attention
– your affection on Him – faith comes along without any difficulty. Think of
God – not faith!" – Richard C. Halverson
God's Word: "For now we really live, since you are
standing firm in the Lord." - 1 Thessalonians 3:8
"I am convinced that one of the greatest things we can
do is to memorize Scripture." - Billy Graham
God's Word: "Do your best to present yourself to God as
one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly
handles the word of truth." - 2 Timothy 2:15
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"If I find in myself desires which nothing in this
world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another
world.” – C.S. Lewi
God's Word: "I know what it
is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the
secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,
whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives
me strength." - Philippians 4:12-13
"Those who see baptism only as confession of our faith
have missed the main point. Baptism is tied to the promise of
forgiveness." - John Calvin
God's Word: "There is one body and one Spirit-- just as
you were called to one hope when you were called-- one Lord, one faith, one
baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in
all." - Ephesians 4:4-6
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The Lord has given us commandments to protect us. Today in
prayer, thank Jesus for His Commandments and seek to follow Him in all that you
do.
"The law is not over us, to condemn us, but under our
feet, to be a guide for our path. In saying that, it is the moral law, as
reflected in the Ten Commandments, to which I refer, which we have the pleasure
of obeying to the glory of God and out of gratitude for our salvation." –
Richard D. Phillips
God’s Word: “For in my inner being I delight in God's law” –
Romans 7:22
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“The moment we begin to tread upon the thin ice of our own
abilities, we have traveled beyond the realm of God’s promised protection and
provision.” – Bart J. Leger
God’s Protection: “Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me
in the shadow of your wings” – Psalm 17:8
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What is the Lord calling you to do? Today in prayer, look to
Jesus to supply all of your needs and then follow Him with all of your heart.
“God doesn’t call people who are qualified. He calls people
who are willing, and then He qualifies them.” – Richard Parker
God’s Word: “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,
"Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here
am I. Send me!"” – Isaiah 6:8
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Love the Lord your God, and love one another. Love one
another as He loves. Love with strength and purpose and passion and no matter
what comes against you. Don't weaken. Stand against the darkness, and love.
That's the way back into Eden. That's the way back to life.”
“Let us make God the beginning and the end of our love, for
he is the fountain from which all good things flow and into him alone they flow
back. Let him therefore be the beginning of our love.”
– Richard Rolle
God’s Word: “One of the teachers of the law came and heard
them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him,
"Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" "The
most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the
Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and
with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'” – Mark
12:28-30
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I never have any difficulty believing in miracles, since I
experienced the miracle of a change in my own heart.” – Augustine
God’s Word: “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more
than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,
to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations,
for ever and ever! Amen.” – Ephesians 3:20-21
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“Let us learn more about the power of temptation in order to
avoid it.” – John Owen
God’s Word: “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from the evil one.” – Matthew 6:13
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“The basis of all sin is selfishness.” – David O. McKay
God’s Word: “In those days Israel had no king; everyone did
as he saw fit.” – Judges 17:6
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“The faithful person lives constantly with God.” – Clement
of Alexandria
God’s Word: “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind
them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” – Proverbs 3:3
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What is the fruit of the believer versus the fruit of the
lost? One contrast between the righteous and the unrighteous is love of God and
others, versus hate of God and His children. A second difference that John
identifies is spiritual condition. When we accept Christ, we move from life to
death.
"I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and
believes him who sent me, has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has
crossed over from death to life" (John 5:24).
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"Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the
Lord Jesus Christ" - Galatians 1:3
"Between here and heaven, every minute that the
Christian lives will be a minute of grace." – Charles H. Spurgeon
God's Word: "And God raised us up with Christ and
seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the
coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in
his kindness to us in Christ Jesus." - Ephesians 2:6-7
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Today in prayer, look to Jesus to supply all of your needs
and then follow Him with all of your heart.
“God doesn’t call people who are qualified. He calls people
who are willing, and then He qualifies them.” – Richard Parker
God’s Word: “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,
"Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here
am I. Send me!"” – Isaiah 6:8
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"This would be
the first step in apostasy; men first forget the true, and then adore the
false." – Charles H. Spurgeon
God's Word: "For the time will come when men will not
put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather
around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to
hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to
myths." - 2 Timothy 4:3-4
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“Covetousness is perhaps the most serious sin in the West
today, and no covetous person will inherit the kingdom of God.” – Ron Sider
God’s Word: “Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on
your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the
abundance of his possessions." – Luke 12:15
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Wherever the Lord has planted you, serve Him
faithfully.
“As long as I see any thing to be done for God, life is
worth having; but O how vain and unworthy it is to live for any lower end!” –
David Brainerd
God’s Word: “If anyone speaks, he should do it as one
speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the
strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus
Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.” – 1 Peter
4:11
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We need to continually remember the poor and help provide
for their basic needs. Today in prayer, ask Jesus how you can tangibly serve
others this week.
"When we serve the poor and the sick, we serve Jesus.
We must not fail to help our neighbors, because in them we serve Jesus." –
Isabel Flores de Oliva
God's Word: "After an absence of several years, I came
to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for the poor and to present
offerings." - Acts 24:17
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Hypocrisy is not a white lie, it is a sin. Today in prayer,
confess any sin of hypocrisy in your life and seek to have integrity in all
that you do.
"Do not live one way in private, and another in
public.” – Quintilian
God's Word: "Therefore, rid
yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every
kind." - 1 Peter 2:1
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Zeal is not evil in itself. We should only be zealous to know the Lord and to make Him known. Today in prayer, thank Christ for the passion that He has for you and seek to be zealous only in knowing Christ deeper.
"Zeal without knowledge is fire without light." – Thomas Fuller
God's Word: "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord."
- Romans 12:11
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"When we serve the poor and the sick, we serve Jesus. We must not fail to help our neighbors, because in them we serve Jesus." – Isabel Flores de Oliva
God's Word: "After an absence of several years, I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings." - Acts 24:17
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Christ’s death on the Cross for our sins was the largest rescue event in history. Today in prayer, give thanks to Jesus that He saved you.
“By the cross we know the gravity of sin and the greatness of God’s love towards us.” – John Chrysostom
God’s Word: “For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men--the testimony given in its proper time.”
– 1 Timothy 2:5-6
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"We find freedom when we find God; we lose it when we lose Him.” – Paul E. Scherrer
God's Word: "Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God." - 1 Peter 2:16
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“It is a miserable thing to be a backslider. Of all unhappy things that can befall a man, I suppose ‘backsliding’ is the worst. A stranded ship, a broken-winged eagle, a garden overrun with weeds, a harp without strings, a church in ruins—all these are sad sights. But a backslider is a sadder sight still.” – John Charles Ryle
God’s Word: “But now that you know God--or rather are known by God--how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?” – Galatians 4:9
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Conceit is another name for the sin of pride - be on your guard against it! Today in prayer, confess any sin of conceit in your life and seek to walk humbly with the Lord.
"Conceit is self-given; be careful." – John Wooden
God's Word: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3
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Heart and mind
The heart has reasons the mind could never understand.
~Scotty
The heart has reasons the mind could never understand.
~Scotty
"God cannot give us a happiness
and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such
thing." - C.S. Lewis
God's Word: “Peace I leave with you;
my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your
hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27
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"No
man was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he
gave.” – Calvin Coolidge
God's Word: "The greatest among
you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and
whoever humbles himself will be exalted." - Matthew 23:11-12
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Christ’s death on the Cross for our
sins was the largest rescue event in history. Today in prayer, give thanks to
Jesus that He saved you.
“By the cross we know the gravity of
sin and the greatness of God’s love towards us.” – John Chrysostom
God’s Word: “For there is one God
and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as
a ransom for all men--the testimony given in its proper time.” – 1 Timothy
2:5-6
"The man who is truly forgiven
and knows it, is a man who forgives." – Martyn Lloyd-Jones
God's Word: "For if you forgive
men when they sin against you, your Heavenly Father will also forgive
you." - Matthew 6:14
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"If ever man was God or God man, Jesus Christ was both." - Lord Byron
God's Word: "And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him" - Colossians 1:18-19
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"Saving grace makes a man as willing to leave his lusts as a slave is willing to leave his galley, or a prisoner his dungeon, or a thief his bolts, or a beggar his rags." - Thomas Brooks
God's Word: "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions--it is by grace you have been saved." - Ephesians 2:4-5
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Do not become discouraged during difficult times; the Lord is with you. Today in prayer, do not let anything discourage in your faith in Jesus.
“Too often, discouragement, depression, and disappointment grabs a hold of us with what seems like a death grip. This seems to happen even more after we commit to a consistent and deeper walk with the Lord.” - Troy Dewey
God's Word: "Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." - Romans 8:17-18
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"It is he who is in the wrong who first gets angry." – William Penn
God's Word: "My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires." - James 1:19-20
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"Sin is not a monster to be mused on, but rather an impotence to be got rid of." - Martin Luther
God's Word: "The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light." - Romans 13:12
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“Let all find compassion in you.” – John of the Cross
God's Word: "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." - Colossians 3:12
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“Let all find compassion in you.” – John of the Cross
God's Word: "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." - Colossians 3:12
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"The truly wise are those whose souls are in Christ." - Ambrose of Milan
God's Word: "Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a "fool" so that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight. As it is written: 'He catches the wise in their craftiness'" - 1 Corinthians 3:18-19
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"A Christian.is the most free lord of all and subject to no one; a Christian.is the most dutiful servant to all and subject to everyone." – Martin Luther
God's Word: "You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love." - Galatians 5:13
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“By the cross we know the gravity of sin and the greatness of God’s love towards us.” – John Chrysostom
God’s Word: “For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men--the testimony given in its proper time.” – 1 Timothy 2:5-6
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No one is safe by his own strength, but he is safe by the grace and mercy of God." - Cyprian
God's Word: "For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." - John 1:17
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"Do not be ashamed to serve others for the love of Jesus Christ and to seem poor in this world." - Thomas a Kempis
God's Word: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men" - Colossians 3:23
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“Christ is not valued at all unless He is valued above all.” – Augustine
God’s Word: “But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were entrusted.” – Romans 6:17
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“Ingratitude is always a kind of weakness. I have never seen that clever men have been ungrateful.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
God's Word: "People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy" - 2 Timothy 3:2
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“The praise of God could not be expressed in fewer words than these, ‘For He is good.’” – Augustine
God's Word: “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
– Psalm 118:1
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“Other refuge have I none, hangs my helpless soul on Thee; Leave, ah! leave me not alone, still support and comfort me. All my trust on Thee is stayed, all my help from Thee I bring; Cover my defenseless head with the shadow of Thy wing.” – Charles Wesley
God’s Word: “Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.” – Psalm 2:11-12
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“We are either in the process of resisting God's truth or in the process of being shaped and molded by his truth.” - Charles Stanley
God’s Word: “Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” – Psalm 25:5
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"The way to grow strong in Christ is to become weak in yourself." - C.S. Lewis
God's Word: "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong." - 1 Corinthians 16:13
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"What a father says to his children is not heard by the world, but it will be heard by posterity." - Jean Paul Richter
God's Word: "Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged." - Colossians 3:21
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Husbands love your wives as Christ loves you. Today in prayer, praise the Lord for your spouse. Then tell your spouse how much you love her or him.
"A man and a woman should choose each other for life for the simple reason that a long life is barely enough time for a man and woman to understand each other-and to understand is to love." - George Truett
God's Word: "In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself." - Ephesians 5:28
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“God doesn’t call people who are qualified. He calls people who are willing, and then He qualifies them.” – Richard Parker
God’s Word: “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"” – Isaiah 6:8
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"The utility of the law is, that it convinces man of his weakness, and compels him to apply for the medicine of grace, which is in Christ." - Augustine
God’s Word: “Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness." - Genesis 15:6
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“It is a miserable thing to be a backslider. Of all unhappy things that can befall a man, I suppose ‘backsliding’ is the worst. A stranded ship, a broken-winged eagle, a garden overrun with weeds, a harp without strings, a church in ruins—all these are sad sights. But a backslider is a sadder sight still.” – John Charles Ryle
God’s Word: “But now that you know God--or rather are known by God--how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?” – Galatians 4:9
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"Love is an act of endless forgiveness" - Peter Ustinov
God's Word: ""The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."" - Mark 12:29-31
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"We find freedom when we find God; we lose it when we lose Him.” – Paul E. Scherrer
God's Word: "Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God." - 1 Peter 2:16
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"The opposite of joy is not sorrow. It is unbelief." – Leslie Weatherhead
God's Word: "If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." - John 15:10-11
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The Lord brings spouses and friends into our lives because two are better than one for the difficult tasks in life. Today in prayer, praise the Lord for the friends and family that He has brought in your life that bring you support and comfort.
"Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil." - Baltasar Gracian
God's Word: "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." - Ecclesiastes 4:12
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“God does not always choose great people to accomplish what He wishes, but He chooses a person who is wholly yielded to Him.” – Henrietta Mears
God’s Word: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” – Colossians 3:12
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One day all of our tears will be turned into joy. Today in prayer, praise Jesus that He gives joy into our lives.
“He's turned my mourning into dancing again He’s lifted my sorrows, I can't stay silent I must sing for His joy has come.”– Tommy Walker
God’s Word: “Then young women will dance and be glad, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.” – Jeremiah 31:13
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“Lord, You Are More Precious Than Silver Lord, You Are More Costly Than Gold Lord, You Are More Beautiful Than Diamonds And Nothing I Desire Compares With You” – Lynn DeShazo
God’s Word: “Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.– Proverbs 8:10-11
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“He said 'Freely, freely you have received;, freely, freely give. Go in my name, and because you believe others will know that I live.” – Carol Owens
God’s Word: “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” – 2 Corinthians 3:17
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“Draw me close to you Never let me go I lay it all down again To hear you say that I’m your friend” – Kelly Carpenter
God’s Word: “(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.” – Hebrews 7:19
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Let nothing come between you and Jesus. Today in prayer, praise the Lord that He is a personal God who loves you intimately.
“Draw me close to you Never let me go I lay it all down again To hear you say that I’m your friend” – Kelly Carpenter
God’s Word: “(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.” – Hebrews 7:19
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It is impossible to have every breath be one of praise. But as long as we live, we should seek to praise Jesus. Today in prayer, praise the Lord for He is good.
“(So) Take my heart and form it Take my mind, transform it Take my will, conform it To Yours, to Yours, Oh Lord” – Scott Underwood
God’s Word: “My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.” – Psalm 145:21
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In times of trouble, the Lord is near. Today in prayer, praise the Lord that we are His people and He is our Deliverer.
"I thank God for the mountains. I thank Him for the valleys. I thank Him for all He’s brought me through. For if I never had a problem. If I had never had to worry. I’d never know what faith in God could do! Through it all, through it all. I’ve learned to trust in Jesus. I’ve learned to trust in God.” – Bill Gaither
God’s Word: “Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign Lord comes escape from death.” – Psalm 68:19-20
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“Only by grace can we enter Only by grace can we stand Not by our human endeavor But by the blood of the Lamb” – Gerrit Gustafson
God’s Word: “For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” – John 1:17
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We will be praising Jesus throughout all eternity, so let’s get a head start and praise Him now. Today in prayer, thank the Lord for all that He has done for you and praise Him for His infinite love.
“No matter what is going on in our lives, no matter how bad the circumstances may be, we are still to be thankful and give thanks. Good, bad or otherwise.” – Steve Shepherd
God’s Word: “I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.” – Psalm 7:17
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“Come let us worship and bow down, Let us kneel before the Lord, Our God and Maker. For he is our God, And we are the people of his pasture, And the sheep of his hand, Just the sheep of his hand.” – Dave Doherty
God’s Word: “Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. – Philippians 2:9-11
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“The climax of God's happiness is the delight He takes in the echoes of His excellence in the praises of His people.” – John Piper
God’s Word: “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. – 1 Chronicles 16:34
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No matter what circumstance you find yourself, call upon the Lord. Today in prayer, praise Jesus that He is always willing and desiring for us to call upon His name!
“I will call upon the Lord (I will call upon the Lord) Who is worthy to be praised (Who is worthy to be praised ) So shall I be saved from my enemies (So shall I be saved from my enemies ) (All sing together) The Lord liveth, and blessed be the Rock And let the God of my salvation be exalted The Lord liveth, and blessed be the Rock And let the God of my salvation be exalted”– Michael O’Shields
God’s Word: “The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Savior! - Psalm 18:46
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“This is the day, this is the day, that our God has made, that our God has made. We will rejoice we will rejoice, and be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day that our God has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day, that our God has made.” – Les Garrett
God’s Word: “But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, ‘Let God be exalted!’” – Psalm 70:4
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“You alone are my strength my shield
To You alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship Thee” – Martin Nystrom
God’s Word: “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” –
Psalm 42:2
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Obedience is the fruit of faith; patience the bloom on the fruit." - Christina Rossetti
God’s Word: “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 10:5
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"Faith is rest in Another." - H. Orton Wiley
God’s Word: “What does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.’” - Romans 4:3
“As long as I see any thing to be done for God, life is worth living; but O how vain and unworthy it is to live for any lower end!” – David Brainerd
God’s Word: “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” – Matthew 20:26-28
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We often get lackadaisical toward temptation, but it is always crouching waiting to strike in our weakest moments. Today in prayer, ask the Lord to make you aware of any temptations or “pet sins” and have Him lead you away from all temptation.
"When evil desire finds you armed with the fear of God and the determined to resist, it will flee far away from you.” – Hermas, the Shepherd
God's Word: "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”- Matthew 6:13
"God is pursuing with omnipotent passion a worldwide purpose of gathering joyful worshipers for Himself from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. He has an inexhaustible enthusiasm for the supremacy of His name among the nations. Therefore, let us bring our affections into line with His, and, for the sake of His name, let us renounce the quest for worldly comforts and join His global purpose." — John Piper
When pride comes,
then comes dishonor, but with
the humble is wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2
then comes dishonor, but with
the humble is wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2
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“None but the Lord himself can afford us any help from the awful workings of unbelief, doubtings, carnal fears, murmurings. Thank God one day we will be done forever with ‘unbelief’” – Arthur W. Pink
God’s Word: “Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Timothy 1:13-14
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“Faith is to believe what we cannot see, and the reward of this faith is to see what we believe.” - Augustine
God’s Word: “"'If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes."” – Mark 9:23
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“We all depend on God’s grace and provision; we are all guests of a gracious and generous host. As we welcome others to our tables and into our lives, we remember, represent, and anticipate God’s hospitality.” – Christine D. Pohl
God’s Word: “Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” – Romans 12:13
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“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill
God’s Word: “And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.” – 2 Corinthians 8:1-2
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"Mary and Joseph, along with both the simple shepherds and the learned Wise Men, show us that communication with the Lord needs two partners: God sends a message, but we must be willing to receive the news." - Christopher M. Belitto
God's Word: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6
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“The worst sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to them.” – George Bernard Shaw
God’s Word: “If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?” – 1 John 3:17
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“There is no one so far lost that Jesus cannot find him and cannot save him.” – Andrew Murray
God’s Word: “I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.”
– Luke 15:7
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“The link between the cross and the crown is the Table of the Lord. Do not forget, when you sit down at the Communion, that the bread and the cup point back to Christ’s accomplished work, and forward to your accomplished salvation.” – A.T. Pierson
God’s Word: “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, ‘Take it; this is my body.’” – Mark 14:22
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"The gospel is so simple that small children can understand it, and it is so profound that studies by the wisest theologians will never exhaust its riches." - Charles Hodge
God's Word: "I have written you quite boldly on some points, as if to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles with the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:15-16
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“Prejudices are the chains forged by ignorance to keep men apart.” - Marguerite Gardiner
God’s Word: “My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don't show favoritism.” – James 2:1
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"World missions was on God's mind from the beginning." — Dave Davidson
“Faith is to believe what we do not see; and the reward of this faith is to see what we believe.” – Augustine
God’s Word: “Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.” – Genesis 15:6
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"Let my heart be broken with the things that break God's heart" — Bob Pierce, World Vision founder
"The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn,
which shines ever brighter until the full light of day" (Prov 4:18)
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“God will remain faithful to us through our hard times. He wants to raise us above our trials through faith, so we can say, “My God can do the impossible. He’s a deliverer, and he’s going to see me through.” – David Wilkerson
God’s Word: “God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.” – 1 Corinthians 1:9
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“Grace is not sought nor bought nor wrought. It is a free gift of almighty God to needy mankind.” – Billy Graham
God’s Word: “he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.” – Titus 3:5-7
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"God is pursuing with omnipotent passion a worldwide purpose of gathering joyful worshipers for Himself from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. He has an inexhaustible enthusiasm for the supremacy of His name among the nations. Therefore, let us bring our affections into line with His, and, for the sake of His name, let us renounce the quest for worldly comforts and join His global purpose." — John Piper
'In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.' Proverbs 16:9
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"Missions is the overflow of our delight in God because missions is the overflow of God's delight in being God." — John Piper
"This is the confidence we have in approaching God:
that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us" (1 Jn 5:14)
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"Our God of Grace often gives us a second chance, but there is no second chance to harvest a ripe crop." — Kurt von Schleicher [ Apple pickers' parable ]
John 15:1-4 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me." (NIV)
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"The gospel is only good news if it gets there in time" — Carl F. H. Henry
"But if you refuse to serve the LORD, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD."
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"As long as there are millions destitute of the Word of God and knowledge of Jesus Christ, it will be impossible for me to devote time and energy to those who have both." — J. L. Ewen
John 15:18-19 "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you." (NIV)
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"People who do not know the Lord ask why in the world we waste our lives as missionaries. They forget that they too are expending their lives ... and when the bubble has burst, they will have nothing of eternal significance to show for the years they have wasted." — Nate Saint, missionary martyr [ devotional thoughts ]
"Let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do,
but encourage each other" (Heb 10:25)
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My knowledge of that life is small, the eye of faith is dim, But ‘tis enough that Christ knows all, And I shall be with him.” – Richard Baxter
God’s Word: “However, as it is written: ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him’” – 1 Corinthians 2:9
“Why should the world believe in reconciliation when it doesn’t see the church reconciled? And the church is not going to be reconciled even if it gets all of the issues solved. It will be reconciled only through Jesus Christ. He is the Reconciler.” – Richard C. Halvorson
God’s Word: “All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.” – 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
“In the maxims of the law, God is seen as the rewarder of perfect righteousness and the avenger of sin. But in Christ, his face shines out, full of grace and gentleness to poor, unworthy sinners.” – John Calvin
God’s Word: “The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 15:56-57
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Providence has at all times been my only dependence, for all other resources seem to have failed us.” – George Washington
God’s Word: “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:11-13
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“God has said that every Christian has at least one spiritual gift for the benefit of the whole body of Christ. No one has all the gifts, all have at least one gift, and some have two or more. We are dependent on each other.” – Francis M. Cosgrove, Jr.
God’s Word: “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” – 1 Corinthians 12:4-7
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“Discord and division become no Christian. For wolves worry lambs is no wonder, but for one lamb to worry another, this is unnatural and monstrous.” – Thomas Brooks
God’s Word: “Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him.” – Titus 3:10
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“Encouragement is perhaps one of the greater gifts friends can ever give. An encouraging friend is a lifeline to steady a floundering heart, to bring sunshine to a cloudy day, and to deliver a blessing just looking for a place to land.” – Susan Duke
God’s Word: “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” – Hebrews 10:25
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“To love Jesus is to love holiness.” – David Smithers
God’s Word: “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” – Ephesians 4:1
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"Conscience tells us that we ought to do right, but it does not tell us what right is--that we are taught by God’s word.” – H.C. Trumbull
God's Word: "But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander." - 1 Peter 3:15-16
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“Man is really free only in God, the source of his freedom.” – Sherwood Eddy
God’s Word: “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” – John 8:31-32
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“We are called to be ‘stewards of the mysteries of God.’ . . . And the great mystery is ‘Christ in you, the hope of glory.’ . . . And that glory is the glory of God.” – John Piper
God’s Word: “I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one” – John 17:22
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"When we are abandoned by the things we value, when we discover that no matter how much we have gathered we do not have enough, when we realize that even in the currency we value we are very poor, we are ready to start talking to God. Not before. Faith means betting our lives on the grace of God." - M. Craig Barnes
God's Word: "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." - Romans 8:35-37
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“The servant of Christ must never be
surprised if he has to drink of the same cup with his Lord.” – J.C. Ryle
God’s Word: “Not only so, but we
also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces
perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not
disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy
Spirit, whom he has given us.” – Romans 5:3-5
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“We live in a world full of people
struggling to be, or at least to appear strong, in order not to be weak; and we
follow the gospel which says that when I am weak, then I am strong. And this
gospel is the only thing that brings healing.” – N.T. Wright
God’s Word: “But he said to me,
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in
weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses,
so that Christ's power may rest on me.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
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“O! Beware, my lord of jealousy; It
is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on.” – William
Shakespeare
God’s Word: “The acts of the sinful
nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and
witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition,
dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you,
as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of
God.” – Galatians 5:19-21
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“Is it possible your pragmatical
worship should not know that the comparisons made between wit and wit, courage
and courage, beauty and beauty, birth and birth, are always odious and ill
taken?” – Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
God’s Word: “Each one should test
his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself
to somebody else” – Galatians 6:4
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“Is it possible your pragmatical
worship should not know that the comparisons made between wit and wit, courage
and courage, beauty and beauty, birth and birth, are always odious and ill
taken?” – Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
God’s Word: “Each one should test
his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself
to somebody else” – Galatians 6:4
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“It gives me a deep comforting sense
that ‘things seen are temporal and things unseen are eternal.’” – Helen Keller
God’s Word: “Now faith is being sure
of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1
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“Man is really free only in God, the
source of his freedom.” – Sherwood Eddy
God’s Word: “To the Jews who had
believed him, Jesus said, If you hold to my teaching, you are really my
disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” –
John 8:31-32
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“What I gave, I have; what I spent,
I had; what I left, I lost —by not giving it.” – Christopher Chapman
God’s Word: “I was young and now I
am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging
bread. They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be
blessed.” – Psalm 37:25-26
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“The Christian making God's statutes
his song, is a pilgrim to the judgment; the sinner treading upon the mercy of
Jesus, and trampling upon His blood, is hastening to the judgment. ‘We must all
appear before the judgment-seat of Christ.’” – Richard Fuller
God’s Word: “You, then, why do you
judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all
stand before God's judgment seat. It is written: 'As surely as I live,' says
the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God.'” –
Romans 14:10-11
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“More persecution—more growing!” –
Samuel Lamb (Who spent many years in Chinese prison. I met him when I went to
China in his home. )
God’s Word: “Remember the words I
spoke to you: 'No servant is greater than his master.' If they persecuted me,
they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours
also.” – John 15:20
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"Faith must be tested, because
it can only become your intimate possession through conflict. What is
challenging your faith right now?" - Oswald Chambers
God’s Word: “In this you greatly
rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all
kinds of trials.” – 1 Peter 1:6
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“When God calls a man to be a
prophet, an apostle, an evangelist, or a pastor, he is pleased to give that man
gifts, ability and certain authority. This power is not for the destruction,
oppression, nor discomfort of the flock, but for their edification, to promote
their faith, holiness, comfort and eternal salvation.” – Henry T. Mahan
God’s Word: “For even if I boast
somewhat freely about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather
than pulling you down, I will not be ashamed of it.” – 2 Corinthians 10:8
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"Faith must be tested, because
it can only become your intimate possession through conflict. What is
challenging your faith right now?" - Oswald Chambers
God’s Word: “In this you greatly
rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all
kinds of trials.” – 1 Peter 1:6
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Believe in yourself and all that you
are. Know that
there is something inside you greater than any obstacle.
- Christian D. Larson
there is something inside you greater than any obstacle.
- Christian D. Larson
"In
that Jesus Himself has suffered, being tempted,
He
is able to aid those who are tempted" (Heb 2:18)
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“Let us receive nothing, believe
nothing, follow nothing which is not in the Bible, nor can be proved by the
Bible.” – J.C. Ryle
God’s Word: “I have hidden your word
in my heart that I might not sin against you.” – Psalm 119:11
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"Our motto must continue to be
perseverance. And ultimately I trust the Almighty will crown our efforts with
success." - William Wilberforce
God’s Word: “Not only so, but we
also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces
perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” – Romans 5:3-4
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"Our motto must continue to be
perseverance. And ultimately I trust the Almighty will crown our efforts with
success." - William Wilberforce
God’s Word: “Not only so, but we
also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces
perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” – Romans 5:3-4
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We should treat everyone with
dignity and respect. Today in prayer, confess any sin of preference to the Lord
and seek to treat all men and women well.
“When we serve the poor and the
sick, we serve Jesus. We must not fail to help our neighbors, because in them
we serve Jesus.” – Rose of Lima
God’s Word: “The righteous care
about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.” – Proverbs
29:7
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A successful man is one who can lay the foundation with the bricks others have thrown. - David Brinkley
A successful man is one who can lay the foundation with the bricks others have thrown. - David Brinkley
John 18:37 "You are a king, then!"
said Pilate. Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In
fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to
testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me." (NIV)
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“Faith must always have an
accompanying action.” – Diane Benze
God’s Word: “Dear children, let us
not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18
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“A teacher affects eternity; he can
never tell where his influence stops.” – Henry Brooks Adams
God’s Word: “It was He who gave some
to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be
pastors and teachers” – Ephesians 4:11
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“Do you wish to receive mercy? Show
mercy to your neighbor.” – John Chrysostom
God’s Word: “He has showed you, O
man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to
love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8
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“God has given us two ears but one
tongue, to show that we should be swift to hear, but slow to speak. God has set
a double fence before the tongue, the teeth and the lips, to teach us to be
wary that we offend not with the tongue.” – Thomas Watson
God’s Word: “Jesus called the crowd
to him and said, "Listen and understand. What goes into a man's mouth does
not make him 'unclean,' but what comes out of his mouth, that is what makes him
'unclean.'” – Matthew 15:10-11
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“Few men have the strength to honor
a friend's success without envy.” – Aeschylus
God’s Word: “A heart at peace gives
life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” – Proverbs 14:30
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“Peace reigns where our Lord
reigns.” – Julian of Norwich
God’s Word: “The fruit of
righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and
confidence forever.” – Isaiah 32:17
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We need to control our anger and not
argue over inconsequential things in life. Today in prayer, give any anger you
have to the Lord and pray that you may treat others with the love and respect
you desire from them.
“Argument is the worst sort of
conversation.” – Jonathan Swift
God’s Word: “Starting a quarrel is
like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.” –
Proverbs 17:14
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“Our satisfaction lies in submission
to the divine embrace.” – Jan Van Ruysbroeck
God’s Word: “Humble yourselves,
therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” – 1
Peter 5:6
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