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bluidkiti
10-01-2021, 05:24 AM
October 1
I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. —Psalm 34:1
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John 14:21 NIV "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."
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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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Deuteronomy 1:30a – The Lord your God who goes before you will himself fight for you.
bluidkiti
10-02-2021, 06:49 AM
October 2
Love your neighbor as you love as yourself. — Matthew 22:39
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2 Corinthians 12:9 – My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
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My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. —Psalm 34:2
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Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. — Hebrews 10:23
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1 John 4:9 NIV 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.
bluidkiti
10-03-2021, 07:05 AM
October 3
Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together. —Psalm 34:3
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Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. — Proverbs 12:18
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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. 3 John 1:2
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Hebrews 13:16 – And don't forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.
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Never get tired of doing good. 2 Thessalonians 3:13
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Isaiah 40:31 “But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.”
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Psalm 31:14 But I trust in you, Lord; I say, “You are my God.”
bluidkiti
10-04-2021, 05:53 AM
October 4
Psalm 18:2 – The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.
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Titus 2:14 NIV Jesus Christ gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
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Lamentations 3:19-24 I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 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. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.”
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But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Galatians 5:22
bluidkiti
10-05-2021, 07:36 AM
October 5
So he said to me, "This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty." ?—Zechariah 4:6
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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. 2 Corinthians 9:8
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2 Timothy 1:7 – For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
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“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.” (Luke 6:38, NIV)
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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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Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. — Hebrews 12:2
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2 Thessalonians 3:5 NIV May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.
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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. 2 Corinthians 9:8
bluidkiti
10-06-2021, 06:40 AM
October 6
Job 19:25 I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.
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"Be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10) .
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Philippians 3:13-14 NIV One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
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Isaiah 26:4 “Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.”
bluidkiti
10-07-2021, 04:39 AM
October 7
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. ?—1 Thessalonians 5:18
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1 Peter 2:9 – 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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Deuteronomy 32:4 – He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.
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"Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he will strengthen your heart: wait, I say, on the Lord." (Psalms 27:14)
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Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6
bluidkiti
10-08-2021, 03:06 AM
October 8
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. ?—1 Thessalonians 5:18
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"When you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you patience." James 1:2-3
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2 Corinthians 4:17 – For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. (NIV)
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Psalm 34:8 – Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. (NIV)
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Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6
bluidkiti
10-09-2021, 06:15 AM
October 9
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. —Hebrews 13:8
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It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. — Psalm 118:8
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Deuteronomy 13:4 “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.”
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So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
bluidkiti
10-10-2021, 07:38 AM
October 10
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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2 Peter 3:8-9 – But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
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Psalm 34:10 – The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.
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Ephesians 3:12 – Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God's presence.
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Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. — Colossians 3:16
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Psalm 86:5 You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.
bluidkiti
10-11-2021, 06:19 AM
October 11
Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. Psalm 25:5
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Galatians 5:22-23a – But the fruit that the Spirit produces in a person's life is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
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I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. —John 10:11
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John 14:21 NIV "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."
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Psalm 62:1 Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.
bluidkiti
10-12-2021, 01:46 AM
October 12
"The Lord your God is with you. The mighty One will save you. The Lord will be happy with you. You will rest in his love. He will sing and be joyful about you." —Zephaniah 3:17
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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
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The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with His hand. -- Psalm 37:23,24
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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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Isaiah 40:28 NIV 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.
bluidkiti
10-13-2021, 02:59 AM
October 13
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. (John 15:12 NIV)
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Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty—he is the King of glory. Psalm 24:10
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1 Peter 1:25 – But the word of the Lord remains forever. And that word is the Good News that was preached to you.
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Ezra 8:22b – The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him. (NIV)
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For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. — Psalm 103:11-12
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I live my life in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20
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Psalm 34:14 – Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
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Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. — Matthew 5:4
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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.”
bluidkiti
10-14-2021, 04:35 AM
October 14
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. — Colossians 3:15
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But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:3-4
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Psalm 34:15 – The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry.
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2 Samuel 22:29 29 You, LORD, are my lamp; the LORD turns my darkness into light.
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Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
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Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. Psalm 143:10
bluidkiti
10-15-2021, 04:53 AM
October 15
Sovereign Lord, You are God! Your covenant is trustworthy, and You have promised these good things to Your servant. — 2 Samuel 7:28
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Colossians 3:12 NIV Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
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2 Samuel 7:22 ““How great you are, Sovereign LORD! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.”
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Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better. Colossians 1:10
bluidkiti
10-16-2021, 06:01 AM
October 16
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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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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Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10
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Psalm 34:17 – The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
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Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred. — Proverbs 15:17
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Psalm 19:14 “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
bluidkiti
10-17-2021, 05:58 AM
October 17
The Lord is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all He does (Psalm 145:13).
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But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:3).
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Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. —2 Corinthians 1:3-4
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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.
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You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You! Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock. — Isaiah 26:3-4
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Luke 18:27 NIV Jesus replied, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."
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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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Revelation 1:8 8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”
bluidkiti
10-18-2021, 07:10 AM
October 18
“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!” 1 Chronicles 16:34
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Psalm 68:19 – Praise the Lord; Praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms.
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Romans 12:9 – Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
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Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.”
bluidkiti
10-19-2021, 04:27 AM
October 19
This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. —Psalm 118:24
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Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases. Psalm 103:2-3
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Revelation 3:20 "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with Me."
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Philippians 3:13b-14 – One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
bluidkiti
10-20-2021, 05:22 AM
October 20
1 Corinthians 13:6-8a – Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
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Psalm 34:22 – The Lord redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him.
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Nehemiah 8:10b – Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
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Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the LORD God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. — Amos 5:14
bluidkiti
10-21-2021, 05:03 AM
October 21
The Lord’s words are pure. He is a shield to those who trust Him. — Psalm 18:30
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He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you can hide. His truth will be your shield and protection. — Psalm 91:4
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The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust Him, and He helps me. — Psalm 28:7
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But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1 John 1:7
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Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. Proverbs 12:25
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John 13:34-35 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another."
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Matthew 6:34 – Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
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Proverbs 3:5 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
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2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
bluidkiti
10-22-2021, 05:24 AM
October 22
Job 12:7-10 7 “But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; 8 or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. 9 Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? 10 In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.
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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. — Romans 8:28
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Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
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Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
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Psalm 143:10 10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
bluidkiti
10-23-2021, 05:07 AM
October 23
Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment." —Matthew 22:37-38
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"Be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10)
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2 Timothy 1:7 – For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
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Psalm 121:8 – The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
bluidkiti
10-24-2021, 03:55 AM
October 24
Psalm 18:1-2 I love you, Lord, my strength. 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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Hebrews 13:5-6 5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” 6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
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Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
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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
bluidkiti
10-25-2021, 05:35 AM
October 25
"Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him." Psalm 34:8
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For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will. —Ephesians 1:4-5
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And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. — Hebrews 11:6
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Praise the Lord, everything he has created, everything in all his kingdom. Let all that I am praise the Lord. Psalm 103:22
bluidkiti
10-26-2021, 05:58 AM
October 26
1 Peter 5:6-11 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 devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
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But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:31,32
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Psalm 46:1-3 "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging."
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Ephesians 5:15-16 – Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
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Joshua 24:15b – But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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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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Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. — Psalm 34:8
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Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8
bluidkiti
10-27-2021, 01:25 AM
October 27
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. (Psalm 121:1-2)
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Hebrews 3:4 NIV Every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.
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Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul out of troubles. Proverbs 21:23
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I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies. -- Psalm 18:1-3
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Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. -- Psalm 55:22
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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. -- John 14:27
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1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV) Love is patient. Love is kind.
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Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. Joel 2:13b
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This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
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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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Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. — Matthew 6:34
bluidkiti
10-28-2021, 06:35 AM
October 28
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. Isaiah 41:10
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Ephesians 6:10 – Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
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My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from Me. Yet not as I will, but as you will. — Matthew 26:39
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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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Ephesians 6:11 – Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
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Trust in him at all times, O people; before him pour out your heart; God is a refuge for us. Psalm 62:8
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“But you, dear friends, must continue to build your lives on the foundation of your holy faith. And continue to pray as you are directed by the Holy Spirit” (Jude 20).
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Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. — Proverbs 29:25
bluidkiti
10-29-2021, 06:17 AM
October 29
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that he lavishes on us. With all wisdom and understanding. ?—Ephesians 1:7-8
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The LORD will work out his plans for my life—for your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever. Psalm 138:8
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Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16
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Romans 12:4-5 – 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 who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
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Micah 7:7b – I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.
bluidkiti
10-30-2021, 06:59 AM
October 30
Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths— Psalm 25:4
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Let the Lord Jesus Christ take control of you, and don’t think of ways to indulge your evil desires. Romans 13:14
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Romans 3:10,23-24 – As it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one … for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
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Romans 8:31b – If God is for us, who can be against us?
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Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. — Matthew 5:5
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Ephesians 2:8-9 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.”
bluidkiti
10-31-2021, 07:21 AM
October 31
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. —Zephaniah 3:17
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Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:5
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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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Psalm 23:4 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
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1 Peter 5:8-9 “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.”
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