Bible Verse For The Day

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"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."
Matthew 24:42-44

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Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.

Psalm 37:5-6 (New International Version)

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February 29, 2008


The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.

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For everything in the world-the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does-comes not from the Father but from the world.

1 John 2:16 NIV

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March 1, 2008


By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.

Proverbs 24:3-4

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Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land that the LORD promised on oath to your forefathers. Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your fathers had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.

Deuteronomy 8:1-3

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Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires.

Romans 6:12 NIV

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When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD,
he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.

Better a little with righteousness
than much gain with injustice.

Proverbs 16:7,8 NIV

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For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Isaiah 55:8,9 KJV

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March 2, 2008


Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.

Proverbs 27:6

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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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Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his,"and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."

2 Timothy 2:19 NIV

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March 3, 2008


If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

Proverbs 25:21

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Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep. O LORD, you preserve both man and beast.

Psalm 36:6 NIV

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For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
Psalm 57:10

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Choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

Joshua 24:15 KJV

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March 4, 2008


The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.

Proverbs 11:5

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Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.

Psalm 55:22 NIV

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Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."

Mark 10:27 (NIV)

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March 5, 2008


When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.

Proverbs 16:7

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You alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you.

Nehemiah 9:6 NIV

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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

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March 6, 2008


A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

Proverbs 11:16

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God is exalted in his power. Who is a teacher like him?

Job 36:22 NIV

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Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it."
Mark 8:34-35

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March 7, 2008


He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done.

Proverbs 19:17

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Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other.

Deuteronomy 4:39 NIV

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My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.
Proverbs 3:11-12

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March 8, 2008


A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.

Proverbs 11:17

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"To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?" says the Holy One. Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these?

Isaiah 40:25-26a NIV

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One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)

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March 9, 2008


He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

Proverbs 14:31

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Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

Psalm 90:2 NIV

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"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you."

John 15:12 (NIV)

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March 10, 2008


Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.

Proverbs 9:9

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"For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."

Matthew 18:20 NIV

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Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior.

Habakkuk 3:17-18 (NIV)

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March 11, 2008


A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.

Proverbs 14:15-16

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A man's own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the LORD.

Proverbs 19:3 NIV

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The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

1 Peter 5:10

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March 12, 2008


The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him.

Proverbs 20:7

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For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.

Proverbs 2:10-11 NIV

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You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine.

Titus 2:1 (NIV)

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March 13, 2008


The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

Proverbs 29:15

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Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.

Proverbs 11:22 NIV

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I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:20 (NIV)

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March 14, 2008


Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.

Proverbs 17:6

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Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the maidens.

Song of Solomon 2:2 NIV

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What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death!

Romans 6:21 (NIV)

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March 15, 2008


A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 19:11

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The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."

Genesis 2:18 NIV

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At the end of that time, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven, and my sanity was restored. Then I praised the Most High; I honored and glorified him who lives forever. His dominion is an eternal dominion; his kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: "What have you done?"

Daniel 4:34-35 (NIV)

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March 16, 2008


All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 14:23

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Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, "Hosanna!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"

Mark 11:9 NIV

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My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense -- Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

1 John 2:1-2 (NIV)

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March 17, 2008


He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend.

Proverbs 22:11

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Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. "It is written," he said to them, " 'My house will be called a house of prayer,' but you are making it a 'den of robbers.'"

Matthew 21:12-13 NIV

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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.

Micah 7:18 (NIV)

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3/18/2008

Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus. They were delighted and agreed to give him money.

Luke 22:3-5 NIV

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Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.

Proverbs 25:28 (NIV)

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March 19, 2008


The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:4

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And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me."

Luke 22:19 NIV

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"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty."

Revelation 1:8 (NIV)

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March 20, 2008


A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

Proverbs 25:11

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In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you."

Luke 22:20 NIV

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For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)

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March 21, 2008


Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 15:22

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3/21/2008

With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, heard his cry and saw how he died, he said, "Surely this man was the Son of God!"

Mark 15:37-39 NIV

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Jesus Christ was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.

Romans 4:25 (NIV)

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March 22, 2008


Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.

Proverbs 16:13

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So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples may come and steal the body and tell the people that he has been raised from the dead. This last deception will be worse than the first." "Take a guard," Pilate answered. "Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how."

Matthew 27:64-65 NIV

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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 (NIV)

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March 23, 2008


Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding.

Proverbs 23:23

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There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.

Matthew 28:2-6 NIV

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The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you."

Matthew 28:5-7 (NIV)

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You have been raised with Christ, so set your hearts on things above. For you have died and now the life you have is hidden with Christ in God.
Col 3:1-4

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March 24, 2008


Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all.

Proverbs 22:2

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He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have."

Luke 24:38-39 NIV

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And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 3:18

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March 25, 2008


One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

Proverbs 13:7

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Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe." Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."

John 20:27-29 NIV

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God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him.

1 John 4:16b-17 (NIV)

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March 26, 2008


Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

Proverbs 4:7

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Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade-kept in heaven for you,

1 Peter 1:3-4 NIV

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"Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him."

John 14:21 (NIV)

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March 27, 2008


How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!

Proverbs 16:16

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For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.

1 Corinthians 15:21-22 NIV

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I lift up my eyes to the hills -- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Psalm 121:1-2 (NIV)

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March 28, 2008


Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Proverbs 31:30

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And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

1 Corinthians 15:14, 20 NIV

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I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.

1 John 2:12 (NIV)

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March 29, 2008


The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.

Proverbs 16:21

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That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

Romans 10:9-10 NIV

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Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.

1 Peter 3:8 (NIV)

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March 30, 2008


The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

Proverbs 13:4

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For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile-the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

Romans 10:12-13 NIV

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Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well.

1 John 5:1 (NIV)

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March 31, 2008


My son, keep your father's commands and do not forsake your mother's teaching.

Proverbs 6:20

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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 NIV

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Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Matthew 19:26 (NIV)

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Genesis 18:10-12 -- [God said,] "…your wife Sarah will have a son." Now Sarah was listening to this conversation from the tent nearby. And since Abraham and Sarah were both very old, and Sarah was long past the age of having children, she laughed silently to herself. "How could a worn-out woman like me have a baby?"…. (NLT)

Some of God's promises seem impossible. That's what Sarah thought, too. But sure enough, God's promises came true. They always do. What promises are hard for you to believe?

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— Psalm 27:14 —

Wait for the LORD;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the LORD.

His wisdom is sublime;
His heart prfoundly kind:
God never is before His time,
And never is behind.

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Ps 102:13 You will arise and have mercy on Zion; for the time
to favor her, yes, the set time, has come. (NKJ)

Ps 68:13 Though you lie down among the sheepfolds, yet you
will be like the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her
feathers with yellow gold." (NKJ)

Claim God’s favor and protection as you live for Him!

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April 1, 2008


The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.

Proverbs 16:21

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4/1/2008

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast.

Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV

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Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse.

Proverbs 19:1 (NIV)

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Psalm 14:1 -- The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." (NIV)

If you spend your life avoiding God, one day you might wake up and find out the joke's on you. Don't be a fool! How well does what you say about God match up with how you act?

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Zech 4:6 So he answered and said to me: "This is the word of the
LORD to Zerubbabel: `Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,'
says the LORD of hosts. (NKJ)

Ps 20:6 Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; he will answer
him from His holy heaven with the saving strength of His right hand. (NKJ)

We trust God to save and keep us through the Holy Spirit!

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April 2, 2008


The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 1:7

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Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sin for your name's sake.

Psalm 79:9 NIV

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Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

John 15:13 (NIV)

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Proverbs 12:1 -- To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. (NLT)

"Discipline"? "Correction"? That sounds harsh! But God says discipline is necessary if you want to learn. If you want to learn more about Him, you have to discipline yourself to spend time with Him. What "corrections" can you make in your schedule to spend more time with God?

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— Romans 12:17-18 —

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, and the waste of spirit.

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John 10:4 "And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before
them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. (NKJ)

Deut 1:30 `The LORD your God, who goes before you, He will fight for
you, according to all He did for you in Egypt before your eyes, (NKJ)

As Christians, we are thankful that Jesus Christ is leading us and
going before us. Lets follow closely!

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April 3, 2008


22 Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.

Proverbs 20:22

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He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Proverbs 13:20 NIV

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"I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them."

John 17:13 (NIV)

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Isaiah 40:31 -- 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. (KJV)

If you're ill, weary, or weak, God still has a purpose for you. Wait upon Him and trust Him. When is the last time you felt like soaring?

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— Matthew 24:36-42 —

"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left."

"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come."

Christ's second coming will be swift and sudden. There will be no opportunity for last-minute repentance or bargaining. The choice we have already made will determine our eternal destiny.

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John 15:7 "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you,
you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. (NKJ)

John 14:13 "And whatever you ask in My name, that I will
do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. (NKJ)

Lets have God’s Word richly abiding in us! Lets believe for
all that God has promised us!

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April 4, 2008


For the upright will live in the land, and the blameless will remain in it; but the wicked will be cut off from the land, and the unfaithful will be torn from it.

Proverbs 2:21-22

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As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

Proverbs 27:17 NIV

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For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 6:23 (NIV)

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Hebrews 13:7 -- Remember your leaders who first taught you the Word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and trust the Lord as they do. (NLT)

Write down the names of people who were instrumental in your faith development. Pick something about them to imitate. Who have been the major influences in your life? Whose life can you influence?

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— 2 Timothy 3:1-5 —

But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God — having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. Paul's reference to the "last days" reveals his sense of urgency. The last days began after Jesus' ressurection when the Holy Spirit came upon believers at Pentecost. The "last days" will continue until Christ's second coming. This means that we are living in the last days.

Paul's descriptive list of behavior in the last days describes our society — even, unfortunately, the behavior of many Christians. Check your life against Paul's list. Don't give in to society's pressures. Don't settle for comfort without commitment. Stand up against evil by living as God would have his people live. Christ will return. Are you ready?

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Matt 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may
see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (KJV)

Isa 60:1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. (KJV)

Let the light of Jesus Christ shine in and through us!

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April 5, 2008


Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

Proverbs 20:15

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Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Ephesians 4:29 NIV

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"Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him."

John 7:38 (NIV)

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Psalm 145:18 -- The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. (NIV)

Near or far -- regardless of how close you feel to God today, He loves you and wants to have a special fellowship with you. When does God seem far away?

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— Galatians 2:20 & 5:22 —

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness...

Just as a dirty window conceals what is on the inside, so an unclean life keeps Jesus from being seen in us. We ought to ask ourselves, "Who do people see when they look at me?" If they see love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control, then they are seeing Jesus through the Holy Spirit in us.

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have God�s Word richly abiding in us

John 15:7 "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. (NKJ)

John 14:13 "And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. (NKJ)

Lets have God�s Word richly abiding in us! Lets believe for all that God has promised us!

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April 6, 2008


Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.

Proverbs 3:7

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If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.

James 1:26 NIV

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Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:33 (NIV)

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Ephesians 4:31 -- Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of malicious behavior. (NLT)

Don't waste another minute consumed by anger and hatred. What is your ratio of harsh words to pleasant words?

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— Colossians 4:2 —

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

Have you ever grown tired of praying for something or someone? Paul says we should "devote" ourselves to prayer and be "watchful" in prayer. Our persistence is an expression of our faith that God answers our prayers. Faith shouldn't die if the answers come slowly, for the delay may be God's way of working his will in our lives. When you feel tired of praying, know that God is present, always listening, always answering — maybe not in ways you had hoped, but in ways that he knows are best.

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Arise, shine; for thy light is come

Matt 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (KJV)

Isa 60:1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. (KJV)

Lets let our light shine for Jesus!

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April 7, 2008


The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him.

Proverbs 20:7

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Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the LORD delivers him in times of trouble.

Psalm 41:1 NIV

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The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion -- to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.

Isaiah 61:1-3 (NIV)

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Romans 12:11 -- Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically. (NLT)

You probably have many different jobs -- at home, at work, at church. All of them are important because all of them are opportunities to serve the Lord. Which jobs give you the most energy? Why?

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Luke 19:13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered
them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. (KJV)

2 Tim 1:6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir
up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. (KJV)

Lets use the talents and gifts God has given us until Jesus Christ returns!

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April 8, 2008


My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

Proverbs 3:11-12

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Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Romans 12:13 NIV

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For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess.

Deuteronomy 30:16 (NIV)

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Job 8:21 -- "He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy." (NIV)

The God of the Bible is a God of joy and laughter. Today you will experience many things -- some of which might be part of God's divine humor. Look for them and enjoy. What kinds of things make you laugh out loud?

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— Ephesians 6:10-18 —

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 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.

"If you do not know that life is war...
You will not know what prayer is for."
— John Piper

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Heb 6:14 saying, "Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying
I will multiply you." (NKJ)

Ps 133:1-3
1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard,
the beard of Aaron, running down on the edge of his garments.
3 It is like the dew of Hermon, descending upon the mountains of Zion;
for there the LORD commanded the blessing, life forevermore. (NKJ)

Through Jesus Christ, lets do our part to walk in God’s blessing!

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April 9, 2008


Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Proverbs 20:1

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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? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.

1 John 3:17-18 NIV

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Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.

Revelation 3:20 (NIV)

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Matthew 5:44 -- [Jesus says,] "But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you...." (NIV)

People may criticize or make fun of you for what you believe, where you live, who your friends are, how you spend your money. But Jesus tells us to love these people. That's how God treats us, after all. Who in your life do you find most difficult to love?

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— Jeremiah 1:5 —

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
before you were born I set you apart;
I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."

God knew you, as he knew Jeremiah, long before you were born or even conceived. He thought about you and planned for you. When you feel discouraged or inadequate, remember that God has always thought of you as valuable and that he has a purpose in mind for you.

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Eph 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the
heavenly places in Christ, (NKJ)

Ps 67:1 God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause His face
to shine upon us. Selah (NKJ)

Through Jesus Christ, our Savior, we are blessed!

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April 10, 2008


Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!

Proverbs 6:6

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Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all.

Proverbs 22:2 NIV

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When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

Matthew 16:13-16 (NIV)

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Lamentations 3:27-29 -- And it is good for the young to submit to the yoke of [God's] discipline. Let them sit alone in silence beneath the LORD's demands. Let them lie face down in the dust; then at last there is hope for them. (NLT)

Sometimes it takes a crisis to force you to put God first. What events in your life have caused you to get serious about your relationship with God?

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Acts 1:8 "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit
has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem,
and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." (NKJ)

Rom 8:11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells
in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal
bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. (NKJ)

As Christians, lets be and stay filled with the Holy Spirit!

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April 11, 2008


Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.

Proverbs 19:21

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Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NIV

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Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

1 Peter 4:12-13 (NIV)

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Psalm 94:19 -- When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. (NLT)

You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, uneasy, or helpless. Before you do anything today, take a moment to quietly listen to God's voice. He promises to renew your hope. What situation in your life is causing you turmoil?

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— Jeremiah 9:23-24 —

This is what the LORD says:
"Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom
or the strong man boast of his strength
or the rich man boast of his riches,
but let him who boasts boast about this:
that he understands and knows me,
that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness,
justice and righteousness on earth,
for in these I delight,"
declares the LORD.

People tend to admire four qualities in others: human wisdom, power (strength), kindness and riches. But God puts a higher priority on knowing him personally and living a life that reflects his justice and righteousness. What do you want people to admire most about you?

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James 5:15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick,
and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed
sins, he will be forgiven. (NKJ)

Matt 21:22 "And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive." (NKJ)

As Christians, lets believe God!

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April 12, 2008


For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD. But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death.

Proberbs 8:35-36

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A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Proverbs 17:17 NIV

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I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.

Philippians 3:10 (NIV)

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1 Timothy 2:1 -- I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. As you make your requests, plead for God's mercy upon them, and give thanks. (NLT)

You have a relationship with God. Other people don't. But you can speak to God on their behalf. Maybe by doing so you will open up a way for them to know God themselves. How does praying for others help your relationship to God?

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The LORD is my shepherd

Ps 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. (NKJ)

John 10:14 "I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. (NKJ)

As Christians, the Lord Jesus Christ is taking care of us better than a shepherd over his sheep!

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April 13, 2008


The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 18:21

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You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.

John 15:14-15 NIV

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So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want.

Galatians 5:16-17 (NIV)

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Proverbs 26:18-19 -- Just as damaging as a mad man shooting a lethal weapon is someone who lies to a friend and then says, "I was only joking." (NLT)

Words can wound. Be careful what you say and how you say it. What will you do to restore a wounded relationship in your life?

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— Psalm 90:14-17 —

Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love,
that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us,
for as many years as we have seen trouble.
May your deeds be shown to your servants,
your splendor to their children.
May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us;
establish the work of our hands for us —
yes, establish the work of our hands.

Because our days are numbered, we want our work to count, to be effective and productive. We desire to see God's eternal plan revealed now and for our work to reflect his prominence. If we feel dissatisfied with this life and all its imperfections, remember that our desire to see our work established is placed there by God. But our desire can only be satisfied in eternity. Until then we must apply ourselves to loving and serving God.

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For by grace you have been saved through faith

John 1:16 And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. (NKJ)

John 1:16 We have all benefited from the rich blessings he brought to us-- blessing upon blessing heaped upon us! (TLB)

Eph 2:7-8 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, (NKJ)

Through Jesus Christ, we are blessed with eternal life and abundant life!

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April 14, 2008


The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proberbs 9:10

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Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing.

Romans 13:5-6 NIV

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All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)

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1 Corinthians 3:16 -- Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you? (NIV)

If God's Spirit lives in you, make sure His temple, your body, is in good shape. Eat well, be active, get enough sleep, and take care of yourself. He's worth it. What do you do to stay active and fit?

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Ps 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. (NKJ)

John 10:14 "I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep,
and am known by My own. (NKJ)

As Christians, the Lord Jesus Christ is taking care of us better
than a shepherd over his sheep!

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April 15, 2008


The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

Proverbs 15:3

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Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

Romans 13:7 NIV

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I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Isaiah 61:10 (NIV)

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Romans 13:7 -- Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. (NIV)

Governments worldwide are ordained by God. As Christians, we should be law-abiding citizens wherever we live. What would you do if you lived in a country that outlawed your Christian faith? How would you honor your leaders?

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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
— Ephesians 2:8-9 —

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast.

When someone gives you a gift, do you say "That's very nice — now how much do I owe you?" No, the appropriate response to a gift is "Thank you." yet how often Christians, even after they have been given the gift of salvation, feel obliged to try to work their way to God. Because our salvation and even our faith are gifts, we should respond with gratitude, praise and joy.

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John 1:16 And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. (NKJ)

John 1:16 We have all benefited from the rich blessings he
brought to us-- blessing upon blessing heaped upon us! (TLB)

Eph 2:7-8 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding
riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of
yourselves; it is the gift of God, (NKJ)

Through Jesus Christ, we are blessed with eternal life and abundant life!

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April 16, 2008


Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless man goes hungry.

Proverbs 19:15

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Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Romans 12:12 NIV

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When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?

Psalm 56:3-4 (NIV)

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Romans 15:13 -- May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (NIV)

One day you will die. People will try to sum up your life in one way or another. Wouldn't this be a great epitaph? "She overflowed with hope." How do you want your own epitaph to read?

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Ps 25:10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth,
to such as keep His covenant and His testimonies. (NKJ)

Ps 32:10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; but he who
trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him. (NKJ)

Praise God for His mercy toward us!

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April 17, 2008


The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

Proverbs 10:3

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'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'

Jeremiah 33:3 NIV

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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:2-3 (NIV)

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Psalm 18:19 -- He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. (NIV)

There's one reason for God's care, and one reason alone: He delights in you! Do you realize what a treasure you are to Him?

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Prov 3:35 The wise shall inherit glory, but shame shall be the legacy of fools. (NKJ)

Prov 14:24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the foolishness of fools is folly. (NKJ)

With God’s help, lets make wise choices!

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For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:6 KJV

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April 18, 2008


Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

Proverbs 12:1

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Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.

James 4:13-14 NIV

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Proverbs 10:4 -- Lazy people are soon poor; hard workers get rich. (NLT)

Today is a new opportunity to make things happen. What kind of worker are you? What is the purpose of work?

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Jude 1:21 keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for
the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. (NKJ)

John 14:21 "He who has My commandments and keeps them,
it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father,
and I will love him and manifest Myself to him." (NKJ)

Lets always choose to go God’s Way!

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How sweet are Your words to my taste!
Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

From Your precepts I get understanding;
Therefore I hate every false way.

Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.

I have sworn and I will confirm it,
That I will keep Your righteous ordinances.

Psalm 119:103-106 NASB

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April 19, 2008


Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse.

Proverbs 19:1

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Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."

James 4:15 NIV

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For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.

Romans 12:3-5 (NIV)

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Job 38:18-20 -- [God says,] "Have you comprehended the vast expanses of the earth? Tell me, if you know all this. What is the way to the abode of light? And where does darkness reside? Can you take them to their places?" (NIV)

This is God's reply to Job's question, "Why am I suffering?" God says there are many things we can't understand. That doesn't mean they don't make sense. What questions are troubling you? Are you willing to trust that God knows the answers even when you don't?

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Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life

Col 3:4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. (NKJ)

John 11:25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. (NKJ)

Through Jesus Christ, we have eternal life!

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April 20, 2008


Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.

Proverbs 10:4

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But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

1 Peter 2:9 NIV

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If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

James 1:5 (NIV)

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John 10:4 -- "When [Jesus] has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice." (NIV)

God has a special plan for you and your life. Your commitment to spending time daily in His presence through Bible reading and prayer will lead you to discover these plans. When have you felt you were doing God's will?

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The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD

Ps 119:133 Direct my steps by Your word, and let no iniquity have dominion over me. (NKJ)

Ps 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. (NKJ)

As Christians, we trust God to lead us and guide us!

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Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Hebrews 13:5,6 KJV

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He must become greater. I must become less. (John 3:30, NIV)

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April 21, 2008


A man is praised according to his wisdom, but men with warped minds are despised.

Proverbs 12:8

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I said to the LORD, "You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing."

Psalm 16:2 NIV

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He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

Psalm 91:1 (NIV)

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Proverbs 12:22 -- The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. (NIV)

God sees you when no one else is looking. God knows when what you say is not true. God picks up on it when you spread half truths about others. Since you're not fooling God, stop fooling yourself. Where have you stretched the truth lately?

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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.

Are you afraid? "Fear not!"
# Are you alone? "I am with you!"
# Are you confused? "Be not dismayed!" ("Do not anxiously look about you" — NASV)
# Do you need help greater than your own? "I am your God!"
# Are you weak? "I will strengthen you!"
# Are you at wit's end? "I will help you!"
# Do you feel like you are falling? "I will uphold you with My righteous right hand!"

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Ps 23:3 He restores my soul; he leads me in the paths of
righteousness for His name's sake. (NKJ)

1 Cor 2:16 For "who has known the mind of the Lord that he
may instruct Him?" But we have the mind of Christ. (NKJ)

Through Jesus Christ, we have soundness of mind!

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4/22/2008

Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.

Proverbs 10:4 NIV

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With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be.

James 3:9-10 (NIV)

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April 22, 2008


The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.

Proverbs 18:8

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Deuteronomy 20:19 -- "When you are besieging a town and the war drags on, do not destroy the trees. Eat the fruit, but do not cut down the trees. They are not enemies that need to be attacked!" (NLT)

God made the earth to sustain life for all and to bring Him pleasure. How you treat the environment reflects your respect for God's creation and His purposes. How have you "attacked" the earth? What are some ways you can reduce your burden on God's creation?

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Prov 24:3 Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding
it is established; (NKJ)

1 Cor 3:11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which
is laid, which is Jesus Christ. (NKJ)

Lets be firmly grounded in our Lord Jesus Christ!

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— Nahum 1:7 —

The LORD is good,
a refuge in times of trouble.
He cares for those who trust in him...

There is nothing, no circumstance, no trouble, no testing, that can touch me until, first of all, it has come past Christ, right through me. If it has come that far, it has come with a great purpose.

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April 23, 2008


Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.

Proverbs 10:12

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Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order that they may provide for daily necessities and not live unproductive lives.

Titus 3:14 NIV

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"If you love me, you will obey what I command."

John 14:15 (NIV)

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Psalm 24:1 -- The earth is the LORD's and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. (NIV)

All that you have -- your possessions, your gifts and talents, your knowledge, your relationships -- all of it has been given to you on loan. One day the lender will want an accounting. How have you done with what you have been given?

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Col 3:4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also
will appear with Him in glory. (NKJ)

John 11:25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life.
He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. (NKJ)

Through Jesus Christ, we have eternal life!

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April 24, 2008


A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 15:18

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Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint.

Proverbs 23:4 NIV

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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 (NIV)

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Galatians 6:4 -- Each person should judge his own actions and not compare himself with others. Then he can be proud for what he himself has done. (NCV)

When you take responsibility for your spiritual direction, you grow. When you spend your time comparing your growth with someone else's, you stop growing. Take pride in who God created you to be. How would you describe your growth, spiritually speaking?

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— Psalm 121:1-7 —

I lift up my eyes to the hills —
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...

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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Ps 119:133 Direct my steps by Your word, and let no iniquity
have dominion over me. (NKJ)

Ps 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD,
and He delights in his way. (NKJ)

As Christians, we trust God to lead us and guide us!

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April 25, 2008


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

Proverbs 18:10

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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 NIV

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Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners -- of whom I am the worst.

1 Timothy 1:15 (NIV)

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Psalm 3:5-6 -- I lay down and slept; I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me. I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side. (NLT)

It's easy to be afraid -- of violence, of accidents and death, of financial and relationship troubles, even of the dark. God is watching over you when you can't watch out for yourself. What keeps you awake at night?

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— 2 Samuel 22:17-20 —

"He reached down from on high and took hold of me;
he drew me out of deep waters.
He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the LORD was my support.
He brought me out into a spacious place;
he rescued me because he delighted in me."

Your needs are not too much for God. He holds all the earth in his control. He sustains all of life. It is not a frustration or difficulty for Him to care for you. He will give to you in abundance. He wants to provide for you. YOU ARE RESCUED.
— Pearls From Heaven, Mary Grace Birkhead

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Deut 30:19 "I call heaven and earth as witnesses today
against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing
and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; (NKJ)

Job 34:4 Let us choose justice for ourselves; let us know among ourselves what is good. (NKJ)

As Christians, we say yes to God and no to wrong.

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April 26, 2008


Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.

Proverbs 10:13

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Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

Hebrews 13:5 NIV

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How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

Psalm 119:9 (NIV)

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John 15:16 -- [Jesus says], "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit -- fruit that will last." (NIV)

If you have two children, and they grow up, get married and have two children, and this pattern continues, in 400 years you will have a million people in your family tree. What kind of fruit is your family tree producing?

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— Romans 8:35-39 —

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. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

These verses contain one of the most comforting promises in all Scripture. It is impossible for a believer to be separated from Christ. His death for us is proof of his unconquerable love. Nothing can stop Christ's constant presence with us. God tells us how great his love is so that we will feel totally secure in him. If we believe these overwhelming assurances, we will not be afraid.