Bible Verses - January
 

January 1

Psalm 51:10-11 —

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
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Have you made any New Year's resolutions? This psalm provides some insight into David's spiritual recovery from a place of arrogance and callousness towards God's voice. David knows he doesn't deserve forgiveness, so he calls on God's character of mercy to remove his sins. He asks for renewal, purity, and pardon. We should, too.

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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. —Genesis 1:1

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2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

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Micah 7:18 Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.

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Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever Hebrews 13:8

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Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Galatians 6:8

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Revelation 21:5 He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true."

January 2

Today’s Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NLT): “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.

Today’s Thought: The King of the universe knows who you are. If that doesn’t excite you, what will? We can trust Him because He knows the ultimate plan for our lives!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, thank You for not only saving me but having a plan for my life. I ask that you help me walk in your plan for my life today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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He [the Word, Jesus] was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. —John 1:2-3

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My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. - Psalm 73:26

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Psalm 147:1-6

Praise the Lord.

How good it is to sing praises to our God,
how pleasant and fitting to praise him!

The Lord builds up Jerusalem;
he gathers the exiles of Israel.
He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.
He determines the number of the stars
and calls them each by name.
Great is our Lord and mighty in power;
his understanding has no limit.
The Lord sustains the humble
but casts the wicked to the ground.

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2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

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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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Isaiah 65:17 "Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.

January 3

John 6:47 — Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life.
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The moment you trust Jesus Christ, you become a Child of God and his Spirit begins to live inside you. You have become part of His story. The more you grow in your relationship with God, the more of His story you will begin to see and understand in your life. All of your sins, past and future, is forgiven, and you now find total acceptance before Him. When you begin this relationship, Jesus promises to be with you through all the ups and downs, and in the joys and difficulties of this life. He loves you with an everlasting, unchanging love. And not only has He promised eternal life, but He came so that you could also experience purpose, fulfillment and freedom in this life.

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I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. - Psalm 119:162

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Titus 2:11-12 - 11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,

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Proverbs 22:2 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.

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2 Corinthians 5:17 If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

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Jesus replied, "If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water." John 4:10

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Psalm 108:1-5

A song. A psalm of David.

My heart, O God, is steadfast;
I will sing and make music with all my soul.
Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.
I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
For great is your love, higher than the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.

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The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. Psalm 145:17

January 4

Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 1:4 (NLT): I always thank my God for you and for the gracious gifts he has given you, now that you belong to Christ Jesus.

Today’s Thought: It is important to have thankful heart. God has given us so much to be thankful for. The Lord has also put people in each one of our lives for us to be thankful for. These people are often there to help us grow in our walk with God. Today let’s show them how much we are thankful for them.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I thank You for those people You’ve put in my life. I know that they are a gift from You. Please show me how I can show them my gratitude. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Philippians 3:13 (NLT) Paul said, "I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead..."

Thought: God has great plans for you. Ask Him.

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Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. - Matthew 7:7

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Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O mortal, 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.

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Keep me safe, O God,for I have come to you for refuge. Psalm 16:1

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Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. Jude 1:2

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"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead," 1 Peter 1:3

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Colossians 3:9-10 - 9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

Behold I will create new heavens and a new earth. Isaiah 65:17

Thought: A new year -- a new beginning,
Begin each day with the Lord!

January 5

Luke 6:37-38 — "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

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Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. —2 Peter 1:5-7

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I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray. Psalm 17:6

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In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. - Matthew 5:16

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2 Corinthians 9:6-9
Generosity Encouraged

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written:

“They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor;
their righteousness endures forever.”

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Lamentations 3:22-23 - 22 Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

January 6

Mark 4:35-40 — That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?"
He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"
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The disciples panicked because the storm threatened to destroy them all, and Jesus seemed unaware and unconcerned. Theirs was a physical storm, but storms come in other forms. Think about the storms in your life — the situations that cause you great anxiety. Whatever your difficulty, you have two options: you can worry and assume that Jesus no longer cares, or you can resist fear, putting your trust in him. When you feel like panicking, confess your need for God and then trust him to care for you.

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For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. - Ephesians 2:10

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The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. 2 Peter 3:9

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A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25

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Psalm 42:8 (NIV) - By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me— a prayer to the God of my life.

January 7

Ephesians 5:1-2 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

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Psalm 84:10 Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

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The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. 2 Peter 3:9

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Ezekiel 11:19 I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.

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For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10

January 8

Matthew 5:43-48 — "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

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Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. - 1 Thessalonians 4:11

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Amos 5:14-15 - 14 Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. 15 Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts. Perhaps the Lord God Almighty will have mercy on the remnant of Joseph.

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So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. Hebrews 4:16

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Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.
John 6:27

January 9

And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. - Titus 2:7

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Luke 11:33-36 — "No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light. Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be just as full of light as when a lamp shines its light on you."

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Matthew 6:19-21
Treasures in Heaven

19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

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I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. Psalm 40:1

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John 4:13-14 (NIV) - Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

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2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

They had a dinner for Jesus. Martha served the food, and Lazarus was one of the people eating with Jesus. Mary brought in a pint of very expensive perfume made from pure lard. She poured the perfume on his feet, and then she wiped his feet with her hair.
And the sweet smell from the perfume filled the whole house.
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January 10

Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 1:11-13 (NLT): For some members of Chloe’s household have told me about your quarrels, my dear brothers and sisters. Some of you are saying, “I am a follower of Paul.” Others are saying, “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Peter,” or “I follow only Christ.” Has Christ been divided into factions? Was I, Paul, crucified for you? Were any of you baptized in the name of Paul? Of course not!

Today’s Thought: It is important to remember who we follow. We do not follow a man but we follow the One true God.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me to remember who I follow. Help me not to idolize a man. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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1 Peter 1:15-16 - 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

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Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7

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For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13

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Matthew 5:44 (NIV) - But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

January 11

Psalm 118:5-6 When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?

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Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

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Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive. Titus 3:14

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Ephesians 4:22-24 - 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

January 12

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. - Ephesians 3:20

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Matthew 17:20 He replied, "Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

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John 14:11 — Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

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Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. —James 1:12

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Galatians 3:26-28 - 26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

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In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. Matthew 5:16

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For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10

For you created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother's womb. - Psalm 139:13

Thought: God has formed you in the womb and made you His own in His Son, Jesus Christ.

January 13

Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?"

Thought: Don't fill your mind with your mistakes. Give God your full attention.

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All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. - Ephesians 1:3

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So you see, faith by itself isn't enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. James 2:17

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Mark 3:31-35 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside, they sent someone in to call him. A crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, “Your mother and brothers are outside looking for you.” “Who are my mother and my brothers?” he asked. Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.”

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The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5

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2 Thessalonians 1:11 (NIV) - With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith.

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Isaiah 43:19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.

Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus. - I Timothy 3:13

Thought: Don't underestimate the good you do. Extend God's love to one another.

January 14

1 John 4:20-21 - 20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. 21 And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.

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Psalms 147:3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds

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Isaiah 61:7 Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.

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Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. 1 Thessalonians 4:11

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Psalm 34:4-5 (NIV) - I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.

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And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

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Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

January 15

The Lord will work out his plans for my life -- for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don't abandon me, for you made me. - Psalm 138:8

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Matthew 6:9-15 —

"This, then, is how you should pray:
9 Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

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John 8:31-32 - 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

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Galatians 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

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And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. Titus 2:7

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Jeremiah 29:11 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.

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Psalm 100
A psalm. For giving grateful praise.

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.

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He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10

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Colossians 3:15 (NIV) - Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

January 16

Galatians 5:16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

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Mark 8:36 What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?

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Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive. Titus 3:14

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Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 2 Corinthians 9:10

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Psalm 16:5 (NIV) - Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.

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He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." Psalms 91:1

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Psalm 84:11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

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Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

January 17

May he grant your heart's desires and make all your plans succeed. - Psalm 20:4

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Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow. —Isaiah 1:17

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Philippians 2:14-16 - 14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

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Trust in the Lord and do good. Psalm 37:3

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"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."
Isaiah 40:31

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Psalm 46:1-3 - 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. "Selah"

January 18

The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace. - Psalm 29:11

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1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. 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 endure it.

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Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20

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He builds his lofty palace in the heavens and sets its foundation on the earth; he calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out over the face of the land—the Lord is his name. Amos 9:6

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Psalm 55:22 (NIV) - Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

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"For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly." Psalms 84:11

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Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.

January 19

Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

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Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 2:1-2 (NLT): When I first came to you, dear brothers and sisters, I didn't use lofty words and impressive wisdom to tell you God’s secret plan. For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified.

Today’s Thought: Sometimes we must forget everything we have been taught by man and go back to the basics. Jesus Christ loved us so much that He died for us period.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I am in awe of what You did for me. I thank you so much for dying for me. Help me to tell someone about You today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

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Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20

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Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”
John 11:40

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Micah 6:8 (NIV) - He has shown you, O mortal, 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.

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God's grace is sufficient for me!
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:" Ephesians 2:8

January 20

Psalms 84:10 For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.

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James 1:2-3
Trials and Temptations

2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

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Colossians 3:12-14 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

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And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

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Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) - Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

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Psalm 119:114 You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.

Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart. Psalm 86:11

Thought: God seeks to fill hearts with His love.

January 21

Matthew 22:39 (NCV) Jesus said, "And the second command is like the first: Love your neighbor as you love yourself."

Thought: How you see yourself impacts how you relate to others. God made you special. Remember that.

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James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

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The Lord will work out his plans for my life -- for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don't abandon me, for you made me. Psalm 138:8

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Titus 2:11-14 (NIV) - For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope-the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

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Give your problems to God and let Him handle the rest.
"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:5

I lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord. - Psalm 121: 1-2

Thought: Need rescue today? Look Up! God is always there to help you!!

January 22

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

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Colossians 4:2 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

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For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right. Psalm 84:11

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Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, Seek, Knock

7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

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Psalm 29:11 The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.

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He is my everything!
"A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." Psalms 23:1

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James 1:2-3 (NIV) - Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

January 23

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5

Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. Proverbs 12:15

Galatians 5:22 - 22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do no depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. - Proverbs 3: 5-6

Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Matthew 7:7-8

Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers. Proverbs 11:14

Matthew 5:9 - 9 God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.

John 14:2 —

My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?
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I find comfort in knowing there is a real place that has been created by God and prepared by Jesus for each of us, if we accept His invitation. An extraordinary place of astounding wonder. Greater than we can fully understand or imagine. A place called heaven. "Heavenly Father, thank You for creating heaven. A place where we will spend eternity with You and our loved ones who have accepted Your invitation of salvation. Help us live with a joyful heart and share the hope we have of eternal life with others. In Jesus’ beautiful name, Amen."

January 24

Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 2:13 (NLT): When we tell you these things, we do not use words that come from human wisdom. Instead, we speak words given to us by the Spirit, using the Spirit’s words to explain spiritual truths.

Today’s Thought: When you do not know what to say, God always knows! This is why we must be in tune with His Spirit. If you ask Him to guide and lead you in what to say, guess what, He will!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I pray that You guide and lead me as I talk to people today. Give me the words to say that will show them how much You love them. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. - Psalm 25:4

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Galatians 6:1
Doing Good to All
1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.

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Luke 6:39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?

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The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace. Psalm 29:11

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1 John 2:17 NIV The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.

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Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. Proverbs 3:27

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Matthew 6:34 (NIV) - Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

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"Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." James 5:16

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Isaiah 40:29
29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

January 25

Teach me your ways, O LORD, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you. - Psalm 86:11

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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. —Philemon 1:25

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Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! Proverbs 15:23

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Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

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Matthew 10:42 (NIV) - And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”

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No request is too big for God.
"Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them." Mark 11:24

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Ephesians 3:16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,

January 26

Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 2:15-16 (NLT): Those who are spiritual can evaluate all things, but they themselves cannot be evaluated by others. For, “Who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him?” But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ.

Today’s Thought: The God of the universe wants to reveal His heart to each one of us. Wow! What a thought! When we become a Christian Jesus renews our minds. However, the renewal of the mind is a process that will take years or it might not ever be fully renewed because we have a sin nature. We must do whatever we can to renew our minds. Praying, spending time with the Lord, worshiping Him always helps us renew our minds.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I pray that You renew my mind daily. Help me think upon You as I go about my day today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Psalm 121:1-7 —

I lift up my eyes to the mountains —
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip —
he who watches over you will not slumber;
indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord watches over you —
the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all harm —
he will watch over your life...
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This song expresses assurance and hope in God's protection day and night. He not only made the hills, but heaven and earth as well. We should never trust a lesser power than God himself. But not only is he all-powerful, he also watches over us. Nothing diverts or defers him. We are safe. We never outgrow our need for God's untiring watch over our lives.

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Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." —Genesis 1:26

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James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

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1 John 2:28 And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming.

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For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14

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God takes his time working out your problems so you won't have any leftover crumbs to pick up.
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

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Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

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Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, 'Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.' - John 7:38

January 27

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:12-13

Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, 'Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.' John 7:38

Psalm 37:28 - 28 For the Lord loves justice, and he will never abandon the godly. He will keep them safe forever, but the children of the wicked will die.

John 6:35 — Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.

And he also said, "It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega - the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life." - Revelation 21:6

January 28

Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 3:4-6 (NLT): When one of you says, “I am a follower of Paul,” and another says, “I follow Apollos,” aren’t you acting just like people of the world? After all, who is Apollos? Who is Paul? We are only God’s servants through whom you believed the Good News. Each of us did the work the Lord gave us. I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow.

Today’s Thought: We are all in this together. When you share the gospel with someone but they do not get saved, it does not mean that you failed. The Lord has a plan in mind. You might sow a seed and someone else reap the harvest. That does not mean you did not have a vital role in that person’s salvation.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I pray that You help me share Your love with people I work with or run into today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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1 John 1:5-7 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.

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But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life. John 4:14

January 29

Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 3:7-9 (NLT): It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow. The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work. For we are both God’s workers. And you are God’s field. You are God’s building.

Today’s Thought: We all play a vital role in the Kingdom of God. Just because you do not lead everyone you witness to the Lord, does not mean you did not do your part.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me to do my part in the Kingdom of God today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Psalm 100:5 — For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

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Philippians 4:9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me -- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

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If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God.
1 John 4:15

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It's time for a praise break. What are you thankful for? "Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name." 1 Chronicles 29:13

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And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. Ephesians 3:18

January 30

Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 3:10-11 (NLT): Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.

Today’s Thought: Our foundation must be built on Jesus. All others will fail. If you build your life, your marriage, your family, your job on Jesus Christ you will be successful. Maybe you have not built everything on Him in the past. It is not too late. Start today!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me build everything upon You. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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...you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God — that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord." —1 Corinthians 1:30-31

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Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

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Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

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Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. Psalm 25:4

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Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 11:4

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Mark 1:40-42 (NIV) - A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed.

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"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." John 16:33

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Exodus 15:2 “The LORD is my strength and my defense ; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

January 31

Psalm 86:5 You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.

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Teach me your ways, O LORD, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you. Psalm 86:11

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1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

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Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Romans 12:16

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1 John 1:8-9 (NIV) - If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

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Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

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God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1