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February 12 I can’t do this alone!
1 Peter 5:6-9 (NIV) 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the … Continue reading
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February 10 Being That Help!
Psalm 69 Selected Verses 13-16(NIV) 13But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation.14 Rescue me from the mire, do not let me sink;…… 16 Answer me, … Continue reading
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February 9 Just ask for help!
Numbers 11: Selected Verses 10-17 10 Moses heard the people of every family wailing at the entrance to their tents. The Lord became exceedingly angry, and Moses was troubled. 11 He asked the Lord, “Why have you brought this trouble on your … Continue reading
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February 8 Religion vs. Christ
Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) The Parable of the Good Samaritan 25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 “What is written in the Law?” he … Continue reading
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February 7 Who’s Lookin’ Out For You? Do You Have Protection? My Big Brother
Numbers 10 (NIV) The Silver Trumpets The Lord said to Moses: 2 “Make two trumpets of hammered silver, and use them for calling the community together and for having the camps set out. ………. 8 “The sons of Aaron, the priests, are … Continue reading
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February 6 Getting to Know You
2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV) 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, Why believe in and turn to God’s Word? Most people in our current society say it is irrelevant. It was written … Continue reading
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February 5 Dying to Self
John 12:24New International Version (NIV) 24 Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. If a seed remains on … Continue reading
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February 4 Be Thankful
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV) Final Exhortations 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and … Continue reading
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February 3 His Grace is Sufficient!
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning … Continue reading
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February 2 Ask and You Shall Receive
James 4:1-3 (NKJV) Pride Promotes Strife Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? 2 You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and … Continue reading
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February 1 You are amazing!
Philippians 4:12b-13 12 ….. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. If someone told you … Continue reading
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January 31 The Pause that refreshes! ; ;
James 1:19 (NIV) Listening and Doing 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry… When programming a phone number with and extension into a cell … Continue reading
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January 30 I never said it would be easy!
John 16:33 (NKJV) 33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” In this world you will have … Continue reading
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January 29 Help Us To Change
Revelation 21:5 (ESV) 5 And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” God tells us that He makes all things … Continue reading
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January 28 Are you listening?
1 Kings 19 (NIV)The Lord Appears to Elijah And the word of the Lord came to him: “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 10 He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your … Continue reading
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January 27 God wants to be Good To You
Isaiah 30: 18-20 18 Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! 19 People of Zion, who … Continue reading
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January 26 Why Can’t I Forgive Myself?
Leviticus 16: 11 “Aaron shall bring the bull for his own sin offering to make atonement for himself and his household, and he is to slaughter the bull for his own sin offering…….14 He is to take some of the bull’s blood … Continue reading
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January 25 Help Me to Stand Too!
Ephesians 6:18-20 (NIV) 18 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 Lord’s people. 19 Pray also for me, that whenever … Continue reading
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January 24 Be Prepared to Stand
Ephesians 6:10-18 (NIV) The Armor of God 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is … Continue reading
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January 23 It ain’t gonna be easy!
John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Did you think everything would go your way as … Continue reading
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January 22 Is Your Light Shining?
Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV) 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it … Continue reading
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January 21 If God Be For Us…..
2 Kings 6:16-18 Elisha Captures Blinded Syrians …16So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 17Then Elisha prayed and said, “O LORD, I pray, open his eyes that … Continue reading
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January 20 The Devil Made Me Do It!
Luke 10:17-20 17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” 18 He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions … Continue reading
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January 19 Mindful of Grace
Jeremiah 31:33 (NKJV) 33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will … Continue reading
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January 18 How’s Your Faith?
Hebrews 11 (NIV) Selected Verses Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at … Continue reading
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January 17 Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
Philippians 4:6-7New International Version (NIV) 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and … Continue reading
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January 16 What is Your Motive?
Hebrews 10 (NIV) Selected Verses Christ’s Sacrifice Once for All 10 The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. ……..4 It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. … Continue reading
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January 15 What You Say Can Hurt Them and You
Matthew 15 Selected Verses 10 When He had called the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear and understand: 11 Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.” 16 So … Continue reading
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January 14 Are you different?
Matthew 5:17-18 The Fulfillment of the Law 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and … Continue reading
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January 13 Rest for the Weary
Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV) 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find … Continue reading
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January 12 Prepare for the Harvest
John 4:34-38New King James Version (NKJV) 34 Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. 35 Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the … Continue reading
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