Bible Verses - February
 

February 1

With joy you will drink deeply from the fountain of salvation! - Isaiah 12:3

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In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. – Romans 6:11

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As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. Psalm 42:1

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Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

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"For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." 1 John 5:4

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Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:36

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Romans 8:1, ESV "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."

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What is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. (2 Corinthians 4:18)

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Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. —1 John 4:7

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"Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am the LORD." Leviticus 19:18

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Psalm 3:2-6 2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” 3 But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. 4 I call out to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. 5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me. 6 I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.

February 2

James 1:5-6 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

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Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

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Psalm 18:6, ESV "In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears."

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He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. - Psalm 147:3

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For You, O Lord, have made me glad by what You've done. (Psalm 92:4)

February 3

Matthew 17:20 He replied, "Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

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"And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee." Psalms 9:10

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Psalm 57:2, ESV "I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me."

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

Thought: Give Him your worst problem. There's nothing He can't do.

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And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. - Deuteronomy 6:5

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There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: – Ecclesiastes 3:1

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Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. Psalm 119:2

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This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. —1 John 4:9

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Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

February 4

"For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another." Galatians 5:13

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Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. - Romans 12:18

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Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” – Luke 14:12-14

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Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 4: 1-2(NLT): So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s mysteries. Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.

Today’s Thought: We must be faithful in every area of our lives whether it be working, at the grocery store, or at church. Your work ethic is a witness in itself.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I pray that You help me be a witness in every area of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. —1 John 4:10

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Psalm 34:14 14 Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

February 5

"And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a cleft of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:" Exodus 33:22

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John 21:17 The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep.

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A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. Luke 6:45

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Psalm 34:1, KJV "I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth."

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. - Proverbs 3:5

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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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Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

February 6

"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:" Matthew 28:19

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John 12:26 Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.

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I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid. - John 14:27

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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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Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34

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No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. —1 John 4:12

February 7

The Lord is the strength of his people. (Psalm 28:8)

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Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

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Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

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1 John 4:1, ESV "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world."

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There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. – 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

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Love is patient, love is kind. (1 Corinthians 13:4)

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We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. —1 John 4:13

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Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. — Proverbs 3:3-4

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Jeremiah 18:1-6
At the Potter’s House

This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message.” So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him.

Then the word of the Lord came to me. He said, “Can I not do with you, Israel, as this potter does?” declares the Lord. “Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand, Israel.

February 8

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

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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

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But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Luke 6:27-28

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

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Zephaniah 2:3 (NIV) Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what He commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility...

Thought: Praying for others makes a powerful statement.

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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. - Ezekiel 36:26

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If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. —1 John 4:15

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"Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it." — Proverbs 8:32-33

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Psalm 118:14-21
The Lord is my strength and my defense;
he has become my salvation.

Shouts of joy and victory
resound in the tents of the righteous:
“The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!
The Lord’s right hand is lifted high;
the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!”
I will not die but live,
and will proclaim what the Lord has done.
The Lord has chastened me severely,
but he has not given me over to death.
Open for me the gates of the righteous;
I will enter and give thanks to the Lord.
This is the gate of the Lord
through which the righteous may enter.
I will give you thanks, for you answered me;
you have become my salvation.

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Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love. – 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

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James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

February 9

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love. – 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (NIV)

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"Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you." Jeremiah 32:17

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Ephesians 4:11-12 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up

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Restore us, Lord God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved. Psalm 80:19

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Isaiah 38:17 (NIV) In Your love You kept me from the pit of destruction; You have put all my sins behind Your back.

Thought: "All" is exactly what God means. Your mistakes are forgiven AND forgotten.

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For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. - Romans 10:10

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And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. —1 John 4:16

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Mark 12:30-31 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’There is no commandment greater than these.”

February 10

"The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8

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Ephesians 6:10-11 10Finally, 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.

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In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. Luke 15:10

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Proverbs 19:20, AMP "Hear counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction, that you may be wise in the time to come."

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Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. - Romans 12:9

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Forgive, and you will be forgiven. (Luke 6:37)

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John 13:34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

February 11

2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

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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

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

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Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. – Psalm 27:14

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Psalm 63:5-8 —
I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods;
with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
On my bed I remember you;
I think of you through the watches of the night.
Because you are my help,
I sing in the shadow of your wings.
I cling to you;
your right hand upholds me.

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1 John 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

February 12

"Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren." 1 John 3:16

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Isaiah 54:10, NIV "Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you."

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So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. - John 13:34

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We love because he first loved us. —1 John 4:19

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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

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Ephesians 4:2 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

February 13

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

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"And God said, Let there be light: and there was light." Genesis 1:3

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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.

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1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV) Love is patient, love is kind...

Thought: Who needs to see your love?

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But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! - John 15:7

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This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. – 1 John 4:10

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Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. — Proverbs 16:3

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"These things I command you, that ye love one another." John 15:17

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Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

February 14

He made us, and we are His, His people -- and the flock of His pasture. (Psalm 100:3)

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

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Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8

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Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. - 1 Corinthians 13:7

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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

Feb. 14

God Is Love

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4: 7-11

February 15

Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.

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But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love. Psalm 33:18

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And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows. - 1 Thessalonians 3:12

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Hear my voice when I call, O LORD; be merciful to me and answer me. ... Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior. Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me. Psalm 27:7,9-10

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And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother. —1 John 4:21

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Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. — Proverbs 3:5-6

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John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

The unfolding of your words gives light. Psalm 119:130

Thought: Don't be in the dark any longer. God's Word will light the way.

February 16

1 John 4:7-8 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

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Psalm 55:2, ESV "Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved."

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You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! - Isaiah 26:3

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1 John 4:19 — We love because he first loved us.

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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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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.”

Forgive as the Lord forgave you. - Colossians 3:13

Thought: "Forgive me" means more than "I'm sorry."

February 17

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. 1 Corinthians 1:10

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Psalm 121:1-2, NIV "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."

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"...Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household." - Acts 16:31

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I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side. – Psalm 3:5-6

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For your Maker is your husband — the LORD Almighty is his name — the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth. —Isaiah 54:5

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Jonah 2:2 He said: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry.

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"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:" 1 Peter 5:6

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist. - Ephesians 6:14

Thought: Live your life wisely. God's grace is your strength today!

February 18

Psalm 68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.

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May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. Psalm 20:4

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1 Peter 2:2-3, NIV "Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good."

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He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. - Psalm 40:2

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

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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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Proverbs 1:33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

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"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

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Psalm 22:19 But you, LORD, do not be far from me. You are my strength; come quickly to help me.

February 19

Ephesians 4:26-27 “In your anger do not sin” Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold.

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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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Psalm 86:5, ESV "For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you."

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The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. - Psalm 37:23

February 20

"Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." John 7:38

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John 7:38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”

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No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 1 John 4:12

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Job 33:29, CEV "God gives each of us chance after chance..."

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Psalm 27:8 (NLT) My heart says of You, "Seek His face!" Your face, Lord, I will seek.

Thought: Listen to your heart. He's calling for you.

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For the word of God will never fail. - Luke 1:37

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To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3

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"But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9

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1 Samuel 2:2 “There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.

February 21

Ecclesiastes 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.

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Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act. (Psalm 37:5)

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Isaiah 12:2 (NIV) Surely God is my salvation. I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song. He has become my salvation.

Thought: There's nothing you can't tackle today. God is on your side.

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I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark. - John 12:46

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Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. – Psalm 43:5

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Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! —Isaiah 30:18

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1 Chronicles 16:11 Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

February 22

1 Peter 2:24 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”

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"...I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvelous works." Psalms 9:1

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This is what the Lord says to Israel: “Seek me and live”. Amos 5:4

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Proverbs 22:2, NIV "Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all."

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Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. - Lamentations 3:23

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"Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name." Psalm 91:14

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And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching. —Hebrews 10:24-25

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The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. — Proverbs 4:18

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"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith," Galatians 5:22

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Isaiah 40:30-31 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORDwill renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Whether you turn to the right or to the left , your ears will hear a voice behind you saying. "This is the way, walk in it." - Isaiah 30:21

Thought: In times of hard decisions, seek advice from God in prayer.

February 23

Psalm 62:7 My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

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"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." Romans 12:1

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Ephesians 4:2, NLT "Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love."

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Hebrews 12:1b (NIV) Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

Thought: God has a plan. Stick with it.

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Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. - Psalm 119:105

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Psalm 63:1 —
You, God, are my God,
earnestly I seek you;
I thirst for you,
my whole being longs for you,
in a dry and parched land
where there is no water.
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God wants to be the object of our affection and the focus of our attention. He invites us to bring Him all our needs and requests, but when we seek Him, we'll experience the joy and satisfaction that results only from being in His presence. As we read God's Word, meditate on His works and power, and respond in worship and delight, our hunger for Him will increase while at the same time our souls will be satisfied.

February 24

Mark 10:45 “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

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I love you, Lord, my strength. 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. Psalm 18:1-2

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1 Corinthians 10:31, ESV "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."

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Hebrews 12:2 (NIV) Let us fix our eyes on Jesus...

Thought: Look no further than Jesus for every answer you need.

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The Lord is my light and my salvation - so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? - Psalm 27:1

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If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, "Love your neighbor as yourself," you are doing right. James 2:8

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"Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;" Ephesians 5:1

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119: 105

Thought: The Lord will light your way!

February 25

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13

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You are the light of the world - like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. - Matthew 5:14

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The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace. —Numbers 6:24-26

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

February 26

Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

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"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:" 2 Timothy 4:7

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

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I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. — Proverbs 4:11

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Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

February 27

"But what about you?" Jesus asked. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Christ." Mark 8:29

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Hebrews 13:2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.

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Proverbs 31:8, NLT "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed."

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I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you've received it, it will be yours. - Mark 11:24

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Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! – Psalm 147:1 (NIV)

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Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 1 Peter 3:3-4

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Romans 12:18-21 —
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary:

"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. —Isaiah 41:13

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Matthew 21:21 Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. - Colossians 3:15

Thought: When the Spirit of Christ enters your heart, peace follows!

February 28

Proverbs 11:25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

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Psalm 91:1-2, NASB "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!"

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Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, "I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." - John 8:12

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As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. — Proverbs 27:17

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Philippians 2:14-18 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

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1 Peter 1:21 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.

I found some verses here that... had me in tears.... I wasn't really a religious person... until not so long ago... thanks... thanks so much! with religion I can feel that I don't even need antidepressants such as buspirone that i have been before...