Bible Verses - August

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August 1

For, "Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved." - Romans 10:13

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Jesus promised, "If two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven." (Matthew 18:19 NIV)

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Isaiah 58:11 ‘The LORD shall guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones: and you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.’

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Psalm 37:39 ‘The Lord saves the godly! He is their salvation and their refuge when trouble comes.’

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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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For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. ?—Romans 8:38-39

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

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August 2

I John 1:9 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

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O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. —Psalm 8:1

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Matthew 22:37 NIV Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind."

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

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August 3

Matthew 18:20 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own under*standing. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

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For you are all children of God, through faith in Christ Jesus. - Galatians 3:26

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Ephesians 2:10 – For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

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"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." (Psalm 118:24)

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"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:13)

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August 4

This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 1 John 4:13

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All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true. 2 Timothy 3:16

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own under*standing. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

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"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, if they will pray and seek me and stop their evil ways, I will hear them from heaven. I will forgive their sin, and I will heal their land." ?—2 Chronicles 7:14

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

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August 5

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son.”

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“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23)

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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. — Jeremiah 29:11

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John 1:14 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

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August 6

Philippians 4:4-7 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 petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Psalm 37:8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.

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I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4

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"Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete" (John 16:24).

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Romans 12:2a – Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.

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

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August 7

Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:17-18

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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 NIV)

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Romans 12:11 NIV Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

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

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Isaiah 33:22 “For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; it is he who will save us.”

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August 8

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. -- Ephesians 4:31,32

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Psalm 146:6 – God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them — the Lord, who remains faithful forever.

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

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1 Corinthians 8:9 9 Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak.

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Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. — 1 Peter 2:12

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Romans 10:9-10 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

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Amos 5:7 There are those who turn justice into bitterness and cast righteousness to the ground.

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August 9

Let the words of Christ, in all their richness, live in your hearts and make you wise. Colossians 3:16

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Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

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The Lord gives strength to his people. The Lord blesses his people with peace. ?—Psalm 29:11

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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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The grass withers, and the flowers fall away. But the word of the Lord will last forever. 1 Peter 1:24-25

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"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. — Matthew 6:19-21

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August 10

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

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There is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and people. He is the man Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:5

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1 John 4:19-21 19 We love because he first loved us. 20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. 21 And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.

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"The LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you." ?—Numbers 6:25

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2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV 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.

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August 11

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

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John 16:33b – In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.

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Hebrews 13:1-2 1 Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. 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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"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6

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But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. — 1 Peter 3:15

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Matthew 6:19-21 NIV "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

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August 12

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

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I will be to you a Father. You will be to me sons and daughters,' says the Lord Almighty." - 2 Corinthians 6:18

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John 8:12 – When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

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I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? (Jeremiah 32:27 NIV)

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Galatians 5:13 For you, dear friends, have been called to live in freedom—not freedom to satisfy your sinful nature, but freedom to serve one another in love.

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Luke 18:27 NIV Jesus replied, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."

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August 13

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6

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And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

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Luke 22:42 42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”

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Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love covers all offenses. Proverbs 10:12

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Isaiah 33:2 2 LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.

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Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

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Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

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August 14

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29

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For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother." - Matthew 12:50

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1 Corinthians 10:13 – No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

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May the Lord make your love grow and overflow to each other and to everyone else. 1 Thessalonians 3:12

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August 15

Isaiah 58:11 The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

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As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in him. ?—Psalm 18:30

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Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. — Psalms 105:4

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Romans 14:8 “If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”

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August 16

The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. Romans 16:20

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James 1:2-4 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

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As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in him. —Psalm 18:30 NKJV

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Colossians 3:12 – Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

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Matthew 11:28 – Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

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Psalm 121:1-2 1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

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Ephesians 4:26-27 26 “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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For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. — Ephesians 2:8-9 NKJV

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God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. — Romans 5:8

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When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12

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August 17

In the past you were full of darkness, but now you are full of light in the Lord. So live like children who belong to the light. ?—Ephesians 5:8

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Philippians 2:5-11 – In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death — even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

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Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. John 16:24

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"I lift up my eyes to the hils – where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip – he who watches over you will not slumber; Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you – the LORD is your shade at your right hand; The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm – he will watch over your life; The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." (Psalm 121)

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Micah 6:8 NIV He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

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August 18

But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me. Psalm 13:5-6

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"Be angry, and don't sin." Don't let the sun go down on your wrath, - Ephesians 4:26

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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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But I am trusting you, O Lord, saying, "You are my God!" Psalm 31:14

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August 19

Psalm 46:1 (NIV) God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

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It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him. Deuteronomy 13:4

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Ephesians 4:29 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

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Ephesians 6:14-17 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

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August 20

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

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I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14

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“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

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The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." — Galatians 5:14

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August 21

James 5:16 (NIV) Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

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But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. Psalm 3:3

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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. — Philippians 4:8

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James 4:1-3 NIV What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.

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John 8:12 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

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August 22

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

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Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. - Peter 5:8

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Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31

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Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord." Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head." Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. - Romans 12:19-21

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Colossians 3:2 NIV Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

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Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. Isaiah 26:4

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August 23

James 5:7-12 Patience in Suffering 7 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door! 10 Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. 12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned.

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Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you. - Ephesians 4:31-32

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Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”

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Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness. — 1 John 2:9

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1 Peter 3:3-4 NIV 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.

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Matthew 7:24-29 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.

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2 Corinthians 12:9-10 9 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. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

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Romans 8:32 “He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”

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Proverbs 16:20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

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August 24

Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." — John 20:29

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Isaiah 41:10 NIV 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.

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He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless. Proverbs 2:7

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God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. – 2 Corinthians 5:21

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Psalm 116:1-2 – I love the Lord. He heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.

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

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1 Chronicles 16:10 10 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

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August 25

Numbers 6:24-26 24 “‘“The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’

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The LORD Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.. — Deuteronomy 31:8

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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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So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God. - James 1:19-20

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John 1:1-2,14a – In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.

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Matthew 4:4b – Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.

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Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. — Psalm 91:1

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Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

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A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. — Proverbs 14:30

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1 Peter 1:8-9 NIV Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

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August 26

Isaiah 58:11 The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

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

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Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

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Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. ?—Habakkuk 3:18

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"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Luke 12:34)

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James 5:16 (NIV) Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

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In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will. —Romans 8:26-27

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Romans 12:4-5 “For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”

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Romans 12:21 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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August 27

Psalm 25:4 (NIV) Show me Your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths.

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Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Psalm 119:1

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"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. - Matthew 6:14

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1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

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When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his future. — Ecclesiastes 7:14

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Romans 12:9-18 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

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August 28

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ?—1 John 1:9

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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” - Matthew 11:28-30

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Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11

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"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." (James 1:2-4)

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

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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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Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. — James 1:12

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August 29

But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. —Micah 7:7

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What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all — how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? — Romans 8:31-32

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Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. — 1 Peter 5:5-6

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Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” — John 14:6

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“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream……its leaves are always green…” Jeremiah 17:7-8

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Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.

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The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? — Psalm 118:6

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Exodus 15:2 ‘The LORD is MY strength and MY song; He HAS given me victory. This is MY God, and I will praise Him - MY father’s God, and I will exalt Him!’

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August 30

Isaiah 40:31 – 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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2 Thessalonians 3:16 – Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

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You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.— Exodus 34

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If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. Matthew 6:14

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Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. ?—Ephesians 6:13

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August 31

Psalm 28:7 (NIV) The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.

Thought: God will never let you down.

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

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1 Corinthians 2:9-11 9 However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”—the things God has prepared for those who love him—10 these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 11 For who knows a person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.

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Psalm 23:4 'Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me.'