Bible Verses - January
 

January 1

‘Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty’ (Psalm 91:1). Ask God to help you dwell in his shelter throughout this year.

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

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

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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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"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

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Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands. Psalm 112:1

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James 5:16b, NLT "The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results."

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

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Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble. Daniel 4:37

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

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

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

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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. — John 1:1-2

January 2

Lam. 3:22-23, ESV "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

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Jeremiah 31:17 (NIV) "So there is hope for your future," declares the Lord.

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

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Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. – Romans 8:17

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Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 1:1-2 (NLT): This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Sosthenes. I am writing to God’s church in Corinth, to you who have been called by God to be his own holy people. He made you holy by means of Christ Jesus, just as he did for all people everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours.

Today’s Thought: We are called to be God’s holy people. As we begin this next year, let’s keep that in mind and try to be as holy as possible. We won’t be able to do it on our own strength but with God’s help we can.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that You help me live a holy life. I put You first in all that I do this next year. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. — 1 Peter 1:13

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

January 3

Psalm 25:4, NIV "Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths."

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

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

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Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister. Romans 14:13

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Romans 15:13, NLT "I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit."

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1 Peter 2:9, NKJV "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;"

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Revelation 7:17 (NIV) For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.

Thought: What a glimpse of God's plan for you!

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

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Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 1:3 (NLT): May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

Today’s Thought: We must ask God for grace and peace especially in today’s world. We need grace when we mess up. We need peace so that we are able to get along with everyone.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that You help me get along with others as I go about my day today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Psalm 31:15 — My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.

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...be made new in the attitude of your minds... —Ephesians 4:23

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"For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." — Matthew 18:20

January 4

If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the LORD your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother. Rather be openhanded and freely lend him whatever he needs. Deuteronomy 15:7-8

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Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"

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As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. 2 Samuel 22:31

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James 4:8a, NLT "Come close to God, and God will come close to you."

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Jeremiah 31:4 (NIV) I will build you up again...

Thought: God will do something new in you.

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

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

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By faith Abraham, even though he was past age -- and Sarah herself was barren -- was enabled to become a father because he considered him faithful who had made the promise. Hebrews 11:11

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

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

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

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

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Psalms 119:2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

January 5

Psalm 30:5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

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"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38

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Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

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Ecclesiastes 3:1, KJV "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven…"

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Jeremiah 31:4b (NIV) Again you will take up your tambourines and go out to dance with the joyful.

Thought: Leave your pain behind. Let God be your healer.

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

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My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. —Isaiah 26:9

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The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. — Psalm 19:1

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

January 6

"For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways." Psalms 91:11

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

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Hebrews 12:1, NLT "...let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us."

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Jeremiah 31:9 (NIV) I will lead them beside streams of water on a level path where they will not stumble...

Thought: He's making a way. Watch for it.

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

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I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the LORD. —Psalm 104:33-34

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2 Corinthians 9:6-9
Generosity Encouraged

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

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

January 7

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

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Isaiah 55:8-9 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

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Matthew 5:14, ESV "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden."

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Psalm 118:24-25, ESV "This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Save us, we pray, O LORD! O LORD, we pray, give us success!"

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Hebrews 3:13, NASB "But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called “Today,” so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin."

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Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 1:9 (NLT): God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Today’s Thought: God is faithful. He will do what He says He will do. It does not matter if He promised you something 40 years ago. He does not have Alzheimer’s. Stand firm on the promises of God!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I pray that You help me learn to trust You no matter what my life looks like. I believe in all Your promises. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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

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...but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. — Isaiah 40:31

January 8

Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,

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"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Isaiah 41:10

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May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us nor forsake us. 1 Kings 8:57

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

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"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10

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3 John 1:2, NIV "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well."

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The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him... Lamentations 3:25

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I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. — Ephesians 3:16-17

January 9

Psalm 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

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"For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:30

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Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

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Ephesians 5:15-16, ESV "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time...."

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Jeremiah 31:12 (CEV) My people will come to Mount Zion and celebrate; their faces will glow because of my blessings...

Thought: God has good in store for you.

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And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. - 1 Thessalonians 4:11

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

January 10

"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

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A Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11)

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John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

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"Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." Psalms 37:4

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But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Psalm 59:16

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James 5:12, ESV "…do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation."

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Jeremiah 31:12b (NIV) ...My people will be like a well-watered garden, and they will sorrow no more.

Thought: Hurts have held you back. God will move you forward.

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Colossians 3:23, ISV "Whatever you do, work at it wholeheartedly as though you were doing it for the Lord and not merely for people."

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In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. —Proverbs 16:9

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How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! — Psalm 139:17

January 11

Proverbs 2:6, ESV "For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;"

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You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:6-8

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2 Chronicles 16:9, NIV "For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him."

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Jeremiah 31:13 (NIV) I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.

Thought: God is turning the page for you. He knows what you've been through.

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Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. - Psalm 37:3

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Psalm 62:5-8 — Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
my hope comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Trust in him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.

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Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. —Psalm 100:1

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Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. — Psalm 145:3

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

January 12

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

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Romans 14:19, NIV "Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification."

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Isaiah 4:5-6 (NIV) Over all the glory will be a canopy. It will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain.

Thought: God is there for you!

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

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

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Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. —Psalm 100:2

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Psalm 95 - Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.

For the Lord is the great God,
the great King above all gods.
In his hand are the depths of the earth,
and the mountain peaks belong to him.
The sea is his, for he made it,
and his hands formed the dry land.

Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
for he is our God
and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.

Today, if only you would hear his voice,

January 13

Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD. Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. Psalm 119:1-2

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1 Corinthians 14:33 "For God is a God not of disorder but of peace."

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

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But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, – Matthew 5:44

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Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. —Psalm 100:3

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Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. — Hebrews 3:1

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

January 14

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. —Psalm 100:4

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Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.— James 1:17

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

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

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

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

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Psalm 18:2 — The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

January 15

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

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

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

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Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

January 16

Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33

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"But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand." Isaiah 64:8

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Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41

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Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" John 11:25-26

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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

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Psalm 138:8, ESV "The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever…"

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

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Isaiah 40:28-31 — Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
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When we are exhausted, when we wonder how we can continue, Isaiah reminds us to turn our eyes to the all-knowing, sustaining, and creating God. Strength from him in this context comes not from self-improvement but from waiting on the Lord who promises to sustain us as we make this pilgrim journey. Christians can see clearly why we are free to wait on the Lord. For God used his resources of wisdom, power and creation to send his own Son to do all that we cannot do, and to suffer the penalty of all that we have done wrongly. Nothing is left but to wait on the Lord, trusting him and walking with him in quiet confidence and courage.

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Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. — Romans 12:9

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

January 17

We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” – Romans 15:1-3

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Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11

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John 15:4, NIV "Remain in me, as I also remain in you...."

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

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"But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee." Psalms 5:11

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When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3

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Psalm 19:14, KJV "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer."

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Jeremiah 31:20 (NIV) "I still remember him. Therefore my heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him," declares the Lord.

Thought: That's exactly how God feels about you!

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"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7

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Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

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Proverbs 16:3, NIV "Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

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I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. John 10:9

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Revelation 22:21 "The grace of Lord Jesus Christ be with you all."

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Psalm 104:24 (NIV) How many are your works, O Lord! In wisdom you made them all...

Thought: Count yourself special. God does!

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Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. —Romans 5:1-2

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

January 18

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

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Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

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To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness. (Ecclesiastes 2:26)

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Psalm 103:2, NLT Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me.

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"But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation." Psalms 13:5

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Leviticus 19:18, NIV "Never seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."

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Jeremiah 31:16 (NIV) "Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded," declares the Lord.

Thought: It can be hard to get over the hump. But God's pulling you!

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

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

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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. (Romans 8:28)

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Psalm 86:4 — Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my trust in you.

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Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. —Romans 5:3-4

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Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

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Psalm 100
A psalm. For giving grateful praise.

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

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

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"Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled."
Matthew 5:6

January 19

During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven and said: "Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king. Daniel 2:19-23

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"For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Hebrews 4:12

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Luke 6:27, ESV "But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you."

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Psalm 104:34 (NIV) May my meditation be pleasing to Him...

Thought: What's in your mind matters to God.

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

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

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"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

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Habakkuk 3:19 The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.

January 20

"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." Isaiah 53:5

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The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24

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Ephesians 4:31-32, NIV "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

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and said: “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. – Daniel 2:20-21

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

January 21

"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10

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Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.v

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"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid." Matthew 5:14

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

January 22

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry. Psalm 34:15

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Matthew 11:28, ESV "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

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

January 23

"For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end;" Hebrews 3:14

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Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18

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John 10:10, ESV "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly."

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Psalm 105:33 (NIV) I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sign praise to my God as long as I live.

Thought: Mondays don't have to be humdrum. Focus your heart on God's greatness.

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My father taught me, "Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live." - Proverbs 4:4

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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

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Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life. — Proverbs 16:31

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Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

January 24

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

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

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Well done, good and faithful servant!... Come and share your master's happiness! (Matthew 25:21)

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

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

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If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:1-4

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

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

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

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Psalm 105:1-8

Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Look to the Lord and his strength;
seek his face always.

Remember the wonders he has done,
his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,
you his servants, the descendants of Abraham,
his chosen ones, the children of Jacob.
He is the Lord our God;
his judgments are in all the earth.

He remembers his covenant forever,
the promise he made, for a thousand generations,

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

January 25

Psalm 94:19 When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.

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"Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart." Psalms 119:2

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Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24

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Isaiah 61:10 (NIV) 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.

Thought: Your worst sin ever, totally wiped out, forgiven and forgotten. Give thanks to God.

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

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Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. – 1 Peter 4:10-11

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God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him. Hebrews 6:10

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Mark 5:27-34

When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in her body that she was freed from her suffering.

At once Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my clothes?”

“You see the people crowding against you,” his disciples answered, “and yet you can ask, ‘Who touched me?’ ”

But Jesus kept looking around to see who had done it. Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell at his feet and, trembling with fear, told him the whole truth. He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”

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Blessed is the man you discipline, O LORD, the man you teach from your law. Psalm 94:12

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

January 26

"For we walk by faith, not by sight" 2 Corinthians 5:7

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Psalm 43:5, NLT "…I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again - my Savior and my God!"

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

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So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. (John 8:36)

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"I am the LORD, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you have not acknowledged me, so that from the rising of the sun to the place of its setting men may know there is none besides me. I am the LORD, and there is no other." Isaiah 45:5-6

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

Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands. - 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Thought: Calloused hands mean you've used them for their purpose. Work with God today.

January 27

Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,

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"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" Psalms 133:1

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My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19

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

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He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. —Psalm 1:3

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A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. — Proverbs 11:25

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"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15

Give and it will be given to you. - Luke 6:38

Thought: Today pass out joy, smiles, love, encouragement. See your return doubled!

January 28

Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

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2 Corinthians 6:18, NLT "And I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."

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

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Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. – Isaiah 1:17

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Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD. Psalm 150:6

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A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor. — Proverbs 22:9

January 29

"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." Deuteronomy 31:6

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As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame. Romans 10:11

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John 1:16 "And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace."

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

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Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. – Philippians 2:3-4

January 30

Matthew 6:25-26 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

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He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time. 2 Timothy 1:9

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1 Thessalonians 2:4, NLT "Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts."

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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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Psalm 107:1-8
BOOK V
Psalms 107–150
Psalm 107

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.

Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—
those he redeemed from the hand of the foe,
those he gathered from the lands,
from east and west, from north and south.

Some wandered in desert wastelands,
finding no way to a city where they could settle.
They were hungry and thirsty,
and their lives ebbed away.
Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,
and he delivered them from their distress.
He led them by a straight way
to a city where they could settle.
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for mankind,

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

So faith without deed is dead. - James 2:26

Thought: Unlike socks, may my faith and actions always match.

January 31

Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

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"Be still, and know that I am God..." Psalms 46:10 (KJV)

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When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place. Psalm 118:5

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Genesis 1:1,31a, KJV "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth… And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good."

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For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see. - Psalm 36:9

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For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. —Psalm 84:11

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Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. — Proverbs 4:25-26

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

Let the wise listen and add to their learning. - Proverbs 1:5

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