Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
Matthew 3:16-17 King James Version (KJV) 16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: 17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Owe nothing to anyone - except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God's law. (NLT) -Romans 13:8
If you don't show your love for someone, it may appear to others that they are not loved. Are you sidetracked by your busy day that you're forgetting the little things? Those little things add up and become powerful enough to send the wrong message. Overcome this and send a loving message. What speaks to your loved one? If it's confidence, encourage them. If it's feeling pretty, compliment them. If it's strength, support them. Fulfilling this law will honor God.
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Monday, October 14, 2019
I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. (NLT) -Philipians 1:9
Pray Paul’s prayer from Philipians over your life and the lives of those close to you. May God fill your heart with such love that it has no choice but to overflow more and more. May you find knowledge and understanding rather than living a confused and wasted life. May you continue to grow in your faith through every stage of your life.
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Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Philippians 4:8 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/php.4.8.KJV
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble. (NLT) -Proverbs 21:23
Sometimes emotions can get the best of us and cause us to say words we don't truly mean. Or we are charged with emotions and choose words with different implications than we intended. When you get in this state do your best to stabilize and then try to communicate emotions when you can better watch your tongue.
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Saturday, October 12, 2019
The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words. (NLT) -Proverbs 15:28
Big questions require thoughtful responses. Better to pause, pray and find the right words when facing a tricky situation. When we rush to reply in haste, we often make matters worse. God knows sometimes our first inclinations are not our best ones. Time gives us the chance to find wisdom in difficulty.
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Luke 6:41-42 KJV
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? [42] Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye.
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Friday, October 11, 2019
God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. (NLT) -Ephesians 1:5
In Christ we have a new identity and the beautiful thing about the transformation that God offers us is that it gives him great pleasure. He is thrilled to welcome us into His family as his adopted ones. It was His great plan from the beginning. Be thankful today that you have been given an eternal family through Jesus.
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Thursday, October 10, 2019
You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” (NLT) -Genesis 4:7
God’s message of grace can be traced back to the beginnings of human history. Even when God approaches Cain, one of the original sinners, He encourages him! He tells Cain that He will be accepted if he does the right thing. Essentially, God pleads with Cain, asking him to choose God, choose to do this thing the right way. We always have a choice. It is in our power to do what is right. Watch out for sin and choose to not let it be your master.
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Wednesday, October 09, 2019
Preserve the teaching of God; entrust his instructions to those who follow me. (NLT) -Isaiah 8:16
We have a duty to share the Word of God with our children, families, and community. To know God you have to study His word. To pass down to the next generation a strong faith we have to spend time instructing them in the teachings of God.
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Tuesday, October 08, 2019
“But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture. (NLT) -Malachi 4:2
There are some injustices in this world that won’t be remedied in our lifetimes. Some hurts won’t come fully undone, while we are in the land of the living. This may feel hopeless but thankfully not all hope is lost! God has an eternal plan that heals every broken heart and provides godly justice for all. Trust that His eternal plan means healing for all who call Him their God.
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I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour. I have declared, and have saved, and I have shewed, when there was no strange god among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, that I am God. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Isaiah%2043%3A11-Isaiah%2043%3A12&version=AKJV
Monday, October 07, 2019
Then the LORD said to me, “Go and love your wife again, even though she commits adultery with another lover. This will illustrate that the LORD still loves Israel, even though the people have turned to other gods and love to worship them.” (NLT) -Hosea 3:1
God’s love is relentless. It pursues us despite the ugly sin that goes against the very nature of God. What amazing news! Even when we feel we’ve committed the worst of sins the Lord still loves us.
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Sunday, October 06, 2019
You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. (NLT) -Colossians 2:13
Do you behave like someone who has been forgiven of their sinful nature? Do you dance with joy, sing out loud, and forgive those who wrong you? These are only a few qualities of a forgiven person. If not, focus on the undeserved grace you've been given, then you can experience the joy. God has wiped away our sins, so let's act like it.
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Saturday, October 05, 2019
And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. (NLT) -Ezekiel 36:26
Does being “good enough” for God feel impossible? The truth is, on our own we can never do enough good to measure up to God’s standards. God realizes our great need for Him! When we accept Him into our lives, He graciously offers us a new heart and spirit. It’s only by His strength we can serve our great God!
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Friday, October 04, 2019
Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever. (NLT) -Daniel 12:3
What is it that makes us stand out from the world around us? That reflects the goodness of God in our lives? It’s when we seek after wisdom and pursue righteous living that we are able to shine bright for an eternity.
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Thursday, October 03, 2019
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. (NLT) -Ephesians 3:20
Are you living your dream? We all had aspirations of becoming something at some point. Some of us are living it, some of us are working at it, but many of us stopped believing. After experiencing the reality of hurdles and failures, we started to think harshly about our limitations. However, we must remember that with God’s mighty power within us, we are able to do much more than we could alone.
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Wednesday, October 02, 2019
Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good! (NLT) -Psalm 14:1
Our world tells of God’s creative powers; from how infinitely complex the human body is, how breathtakingly beautiful each and every sunset is, and the mystery of the human soul. It is foolish to deny what is evident all around us and even worse those who deny God follow the evil of their own hearts. Not one of us our good without God. If we want to be a “good person” then we must first surrender our lives over to our great Creator.
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Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Matthew 22:37-39 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/mat.22.37-39.KJV
Tuesday, October 01, 2019
No power in the sky above or in the earth below - indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NLT) -Romans 8:39
Isn't it refreshing to know that we can always count on God to love us? Even when we are unable to love ourselves, God will. How freeing it is to know that you can be in a relationship with God where nothing you can do, say, or think will ever halt His burning love for you. Rest in God's love.
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Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Matthew%205%3A11-Matthew%205%3A12&version=AKJV
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