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1 Corinthians 15:3 (NIV)
...Christ died for our sins...

Thought
He can handle what you can't.

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Mark 9:26-27 (NIV)
The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, "He's dead." But Jesus took him by the hand, lifted him to his feet, and he stood up.

Thought
What a picture of what Christ does for us!

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Deuteronomy 33:12b (NIV)
...the one the Lord loves rests between His shoulders...

Thought
In what better place could you possibly be?

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Deuteronomy 33:12a (NIV)
...Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in Him, for He shields him all day long...

Thought
God's presence in your life leads to great peace, no matter the circumstance.

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Deuteronomy 33:27 (NIV)
The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemy before you, saying, "Destroy him!"

Thought
There's no greater source of strength than having God on your side.

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Deuteronomy 33:29 (NIV)
...The Lord is your shield and helper...

Thought
Hang tough. You're not alone

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Joshua 1:5 (NIV)
...As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.

Thought
Inseperable love...from the One who suffered for you.

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Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
...Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Thought
Jesus is with you all the way.

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Psalm 50:15
Trust Me in your times of trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.

Thought
Trusting God when times are good is easy. Trusting Him when times are tough is a test that reveals our true faith.

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Psalm 66:17 (NLT)
For I cried out to Him for help, praising Him as I spoke.

Thought
Pleas and praise go hand-in-hand.

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Deuteronomy 1:31 (CEV)
...you know that the Lord has taken care of us the whole time we've been in the desert...

Thought
God meets our desperation with His divine love.

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Luke 5:29 (NLT)
Levi held a banquet in his home with Jesus as the guest of honor.

Thought
Is Jesus welcome in your home, too?

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Psalm 97:10 (NIV)
...He guards the lives of His faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

Thought
You're in good hands...with God.

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Psalm 10:17 (NIV)
You hear, O Lord, the desire of the afflicted; You encourage them, and you listen to their cry.

Thought
God hears...and heals...every hurt.

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Psalm 11:7 (NIV)
...upright men will see His face.

Thought
Dear God, give me an upright heart.

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Acts 3:6-7 (NIV)
Then Peter said (to the crippled beggar), "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." ... instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong.

Thought
There's some things money can't buy.

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Matthew 15:25 (NIV)
The woman came and knelt before Jesus. "Lord, help me!" she said.

Thought
He did. And He can do the same for you.

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Deuteronomy 1:19 (NLT)
...just as the Lord our God commanded us, we left Mount Sinai...

Thought
First hear. Then follow.

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Judges 6:24 (NIV)
So Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and called it The Lord is Peace...

Thought
You can always find calm and comfort when you know Him closely.

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Isaiah 55:12 (NIV)
You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace...

Thought
Do God's work with gladness. He's with you all the way.

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Romans 10:15 (NIV)
"How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"


Thought
Someone's counting on you to tell them about Christ.

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Isaiah 48:15 (NIV)
I have called him. I will bring him, and he will succeed in his mission...


Thought
God will give you great triumphs in the tasks He's given you to tell others about Him.

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Genesis 22:14 (NIV)
So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide...

Thought
Keep praying! You'll get to "that place" too all in God's timing.

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Matthew 4:19 (NIV)
"Come, follow me," Jesus said...

Thought
The gospel message isn't complex -- just come.

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Psalm 28:7 (NIV)
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him in song.

Thought
We find joy when we find Jesus.

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Proverbs 28:3 (NIV)
A ruler who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no crops.

Thought
Helping the poor is near and dear to God's heart.

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103:4 (NKJV)
(He) redeems your life from destruction, (He) crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies...

Thought
Christ builds us up...and sets us free from what tears us down.

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Nehemiah 10:39 (NIV)
...We will not neglect the house of our God.

Thought
Your church staff needs your support. How are you helping encourage them?

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Nehemiah 7:5 (NIV)
So my God put it into my heart to assemble the nobles, the officials and the common people for registration by families....

Thought
Don't miss the point -- God spoke, then Nehemiah surrendered. What has God put on your heart to do?

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A Life of Gratitude

Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-25

Today's Treasure: "Thank [God] in everything - no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks; for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will]" (1 Thessalonians 5:18). (Amplified Bible)

One way to fortify our lives from sin is to live lives of active gratitude. Dissatisfaction is a stronghold waiting to happen. An unsatisfied soul should never be ignored. Ongoing or chronic feelings of dissatisfaction are waving red flags that need to be well inspected. Such feelings may mean something vital is missing, and we need to seek God without delay.

Other times, nagging feelings of dissatisfaction can be little more than the byproduct of living in such an overindulged society. Think about it. Countless millions of dollars are spent annually by advertisers whose only goal is to convince Americans that we are not yet satisfied. Since our hearts are deceptive in their natural form, sometimes our feelings are telling us we're less satisfied than we really are.



How can we know the difference? Apply the phrase Paul supplied us: "Be thankful and give thanks." Active gratitude will cure self- or society-induced dissatisfaction. Often we know what our problem is . We even know what the remedy may be. If we're going to continue on in our sincere and pure devotion to Christ, we're going to have to start taking the medicine the Word prescribes when we're spiritually feeling under the weather.



Many times we don't have a knowledge problem; we have an obedience problem. Be thankful and give thanks . Do you hear what Paul is saying? Just trying to sit like a thankful-looking bump on a dead log won't cut it. Actively give thanks .



When I'm feeling down or a little like a brat, I often sense God speaking to my heart, "Name 'em, child." I don't even have to ask what He means. He means start naming a mere twenty or thirty of the thousands of ways He's shown His goodness to me. God has had such mercy on my life, I ought to be among the most grateful people on the earth, and that's exactly what I want to be.



God has taught me another way to actively give thanks. He has shown His goodness to me in innumerable ways through other people. I sense Him saying to me, "Give thanks to me first and foremost, but, Beth, I want you to be one of the most genuine and vocally grateful people others know. I have caused many people to show you kindness and help you accomplish your calling. Thank them continually." I am sure the same is true of your life. God is teaching me not just to be thankful for the love and support I receive from my family, my staff, my friends, and my church but to actively tell them.



If our selfish hearts are trying to trick us into feeling a false sense of dissatisfaction, a good strong dose of thanksgiving will cure what ails us! If it doesn't, we've got a more serious issue, and we must diligently seek the wisdom and remedy of God.

Spend time giving thanks to God for the spiritual and physical blessings He has given you.

Adapted from When Godly People Do Ungodly Things , by Beth Moore, pages 110-111

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Leviticus 19:2 (NIV)
"Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy."

Thought
There's only one who was sinless. But we're certainly called to sin less.

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Acts 1:14a (NIV)
They all joined together constantly in prayer...

Thought
Prayer brings intimacy...with each other and with God.

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Joel 2:11 (NIV)
The Lord thunders at the head of his army; his forces are beyond number, and mighty are those who obey his command.

Thought
Be all you can be. Join God's army.

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Psalm 90:12 (NIV)
Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Thought
God counts the days, but He wants us to make them count.

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Acts 2:21 (NIV)
And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

Thought
"The name" is Jesus and He's waiting for your call.

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Proverbs 17:6 (NIV)
...parents are the pride of their children.

Thought
Look who's looking up to you.

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Acts 16:13 (NIV)
...the Lord opened Lydia's heart to respond to Paul's message...

Thought
People all around you -- just like Lydia -- are eager to hear how the Lord can help them.

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Acts 16:32 (NIV)
...they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house.

Thought
If you're a believer, you're called to share the Bible.

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Psalm 88:13 (NIV)
I cry to you for help, O Lord; in the morning my prayer comes before you.

Thought
Along with your cup of Joe, get your fill of Jesus.

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Acts 16:30-31 (NIV)
"Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" They replied, "Believe on the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved..."

Thought
When you believe, you receive

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Acts 16:34 (NIV)
...the jailer was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God -- he and his whole family.

Thought
The hope of heaven still changes entire homes.

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Acts 16:40 (NIV)
...Paul and Silas met with the brothers and encouraged them...

Thought
Good fellowship among friends is a gift from the Father.

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Acts 17:2 (NIV)
As his custom was, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures.

Thought
We're called to teach, speak and preach about Jesus.

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Luke 14:13-14 (NIV)
Jesus said,"...when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."

Thought
When you serve the least, you serve the Lord.

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Acts 17:3 (NIV)
(Paul was) explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead.

Thought
That resurrection is what redeems us.

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Ephesians 5:1 (NIV)
Be imitators of God...

Thought
We must know Him to show Him.

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Ephesians 5:2 (NIV)
Live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Thought
Follow the leader's...example

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Acts 17:11 (NIV)
...they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day...

Thought
Heaven's call is habit-forming

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1 Timothy 4:1 (NIV)
The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.

Thought
The straight and narrow path will never lead you away from Christ or the church.

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Malachi 3:17 (NIV)
"They will be mine," says the Lord Almighty, "in the days when I make up my treasured possession. I will spare them, just as in compassion a man spares his son who serves him."

Thought
Let your faith rest. God never forgets those who belong to Him.

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John 14:1 (NIV)
Jesus said, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me."

Thought
Let your worries give way to faith. Jesus is there for you.

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Genesis 6:8 (NLT)
But Noah found favor with the Lord.

Thought
Noah survived the flood because His Father looked out for him. God is looking out for you, too.

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Genesis 6:9 (NIV)
Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God.

Thought
A life well-lived is lived close to the Lord

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Psalm 78:1 (NIV)
O my people, listen to My instructions. Open your ears to what I am saying...


Thought
God's voice is designed for our good -- to guide us in the ways we should go.

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1 Samuel 2:18 (NLT)
But Samuel, though he was only a boy, served the Lord...

Thought
Hold high expectations for your children. God does.

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8/27/2008 Psalm 78:4 (NLT)
We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation
about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about His power and His mighty wonders.


Thought:
Help your children cling to what matters most -- Jesus Christ.



8/28/2008 Daniel 6:10 (NLT)
He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done...


Thought:
Prayer paves the way for God to work in your life.



8/29/2008
Psalm 71:14 (NIV)
But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise You more and more...

Thought:

Faith fills your heart with strength.

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Isaiah 30:18a (NIV)
...the Lord longs to be gracious to you.

Thought
His hand is there to help. Just take it.

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Isaiah 30:18b (NIV)
...He rises to show you compassion.

Thought
Christ overcame the cross and the grave to give you the fullness of God's love.

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Isaiah 30:19 (NIV)
...How gracious He will be when you cry for help!

Thought
Our pleas draw His presence.

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Isaiah 30:30 (NIV)
The Lord will cause men to hear His majestic voice...

Thought
God speaks to remind us how close He stands.

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Matthew 21:14 (NIV)
The blind and the lame came to Jesus at the temple, and He healed them.

Thought
God's healing hand is still at work today. Lift up someone you know who needs a miracle

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Luke 19:41 (NIV)
As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it.

Thought
God sees the need of every city in every generation. Ask Him to bring healing where there is brokenness around you.

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Jonah 3:2 (NIV)
"Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you."

Thought
The gospel has hands and feet -- yours. Get ready to speak up for Him.

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Jonah 3:3 (NIV)
Jonah obeyed the word of the Lord and went to Nineveh.

Thought
The nations of the earth need Jesus. Get the paperwork for your passport in place.

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Jonah 3:5 (NIV)
The Ninevites believed God. They declared a fast, and all of them, from the greatest to the least, put on sackcloth.

Thought
People receive the Lord when you reach out to them.

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Micah 1:12 (NIV)
Those who live in Maroth writhe in pain, waiting for relief...

Thought
This can be said of so many cities around the globe today. Where will you take God's healing hand?

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Luke 7:16 (NIV)
"God has come to help His people."

Thought
When people hear the gospel, they get a glimpse of God's heart for them.

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Luke 7:17 (NIV)
This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.

Thought
Will you be a spark that helps lead others to the Lord?

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9/26

Psalm 57:1 (NIV)
Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in You my soul takes refuge...

Thought:

Sometimes the simplest prayers are the most powerful.


9/25/2008
Psalm 113:7 (NIV)
God raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap.


Thought:
You've seen the needy. How will you respond?


9/24/2008
Psalm 113:1 (NIV)
Praise the Lord. Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord.


Thought:
When we realize how much we’re blessed, we won’t hesitate to give Him our best.

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Peter 1:7 (NLT)
...your faith is far more precious than mere gold...

Thought
Riches may fade. But an inheritance in heaven lasts forever.

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Proverbs 7:1 (NLT)
My son, keep My words and store up My commands within you.

Thought
It's easier to stay away from what's wrong when you already know what's right.

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Nehemiah 10:39 (NIV)
...We will not neglect the house of our God...

Thought
Get ready to go to church this weekend. The Savior wants to meet with you.

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Psalm 31:4 (NIV)
Free me from the trap that is set for me, for You are my refuge.

Thought
Every temptation has a destructive downside. Ask God to help you steer clear.

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Psalm 115:12 (NIV)
The Lord remembers us and will bless us...

Thought
No need is unseen or goes unmet in God's economy.

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Psalm 119:57 (NIV)
You are my portion, O Lord; I have promised to obey Your words.

Thought
Follow through on your faith. The world is watching.

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Psalm 109:21 (NASB)
But You, O God, the Lord, deal kindly with me for Your name's sake; Because Your lovingkindness is good, deliver me.

Thought
Rely on His grace and goodwill -- not on your own goodness.

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Colossians 4:2 (NLT)
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.


Thought
What you get out of prayer has a lot to do with what you put into it.

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Philemon 6
I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ.

Thought
We're called to give to others because God has given us so much.

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Isaiah 33:6 (NIV)
He will be the sure foundation for your times...

Thought
Life can be shaky if you're not leaning on the Lord.

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Psalm 56:3 (NIV)
When I am afraid, I will trust in You.

Thought
Faith extinguishes fear.

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

Thought
The resources of heaven are available to anyone who will receive.

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Hebrews 6:19 (NIV)
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure...

Thought
Be of good courage. God's promises are guaranteed...by Him.

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Psalm 145:13 (NIV)
The Lord is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all He has made.


Thought
You can bank your faith on God's faithfulness

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Mark 6:31 (NIV)
Jesus said, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest."


Thought
Prayer takes time and effort. Don't short-change the process of what it takes to come and rest in His presence.

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Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Thought
When you spend time meeting with God, you're ready to meet life's challenges.

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Acts 16:25 (NIV)
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

Thought
Your prayers have a positive effect on others.

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Psalm 86:1 (NLT)
Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need Your help.

Thought
His hand always helps those who are humble.

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Psalm 100:5 (NLT)
For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and His faithfulness continues to each generation.

Thought
Even in an ever-changing world, your Savior will always be steadfast.

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Psalm 100:2 (NLT)
Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before Him, singing with joy.

Thought
It's always good to tell God just how grateful you are.

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Psalm 112:4 (NIV)
Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man.

Thought
The kind of life you're living really does matter.

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1 John 2:6 (NIV)
Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.

Thought
No one can fake out the Father. Is your heart really turned toward Him?

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Matthew 14:36 (NIV)
...all who touched Jesus were healed.

Thought
Do you need a miracle? God can do it.

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Hebrews 4:10 (NIV)
...anyone who enters God's rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His.

Thought
The Sabbath day has great spiritual significance. Let God work on you while you take your mind off work

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Hebrews 4:14 (NIV)
...let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.

Thought
Hold on to Jesus. He's holding on to you.

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James 1:17 (NKJV)
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above...

Thought
God is the ultimate giver. He gave us Jesus.

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1 Chronicles 29:13 (NIV)
Now, our God, we give You thanks, and praise Your glorious name.

Thought
It's always a good time to tell God "thanks."

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Proverbs 12:15 (NIV)
The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.

Thought
Changing your plans shows prudence

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Titus 3:5 (NLT)
He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.

Thought
God's grace is the greatest gift you can ever receive.

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Isaiah 60:1 (NIV)
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.

Thought
God has a great plan for your life. It begins to unfold when you place your faith in Christ.

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Isaiah 61:10a (NIV)
I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God.

Thought
You'll get a lot more out of Christmas if you keep your focus on Christ.

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Isaiah 53:3 (NIV)
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering.

Thought
Think of why Christ was willing to go through what He went through: you!

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John 1:9 (NLT)
The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

Thought
God calls us out of darkness through the gift of His Son.

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Exodus 17:15 (NIV)
Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner.

Thought
Like Moses learned, God's aid comes to those who call on Him.

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Matthew 2:11a (NIV)
On coming to the house, they saw the child with His mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped Him.

Thought
Wise men still seek Him.

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Matthew 2:11b (NIV)
... they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.

Thought
What will you give Jesus?

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Deuteronomy 32:3 (NIV)
I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Oh, praise the greatness of our God!

Thought
How will you respond to how God has reached out to you?

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Romans 12:10 (NLT)
Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.

Thought
In a "me, me, me" world, Christians are called to go against the grain.

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Luke 2:11 (NIV)
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.

Thought
"to you" is the message for all men.