Encouraging Word - February

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February 1

Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. Proverbs 12:25

Isaiah 57:8 (NIV) Awake, my soul!

Thought: It takes more than coffee. We need Christ.

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February 2

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Acts 7:22 (NIRV) ...Moses became a powerful speaker and a man of action.

Thought: Moses was initially reluctant. Maybe you are, too. But act on your faith. See what God can do.

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February 3

All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God's paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him the sins of us all. Isaiah 53:6

Psalm 86:9 (NIV) All the nations You have made will come and worship before you, O Lord; they will bring glory to Your name.

Thought: The day will come. Keep longing for it.

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February 4

The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Psalm 28:7

Psalm 86:16 (NIV) Turn to me and have mercy on me; grant Your strength to Your servant...

Thought: God has what you need.

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February 5

Do to others as you would like them to do to you. Luke 6:31

Proverbs 25:27 (NIV) ...It it not honorable to seek one's own honor.

Thought: Tooting your horn makes an ugly noise. Just do your best and God will take care of the rest.

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February 6

The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them. Proverbs 20:7

Psalm 84:11 (NIV) ...the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless.

Thought: Looking for honor in life? Pray for a blameless life.

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February 7

Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. Psalm 119:1

Psalm 84:12 (NIV) O Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in You.

Thought: Nuff said. Amen.

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February 8

God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8

Psalm 57:7 (NIV) My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast.

Thought: Oh, that we would be found perfectly faithful to Him!

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February 9

The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive. Proverbs 16:21

Isaiah 63:7 (NIV) I will tell of the kindness of the Lord, the deeds for which He is to be praised, according to all the Lord has done for us.

Thought: God is doing something great in your life. Speak up. Tell someone.

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February 10

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

Psalm 106:1 (NLT) Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.

Thought: It's always good to tell God thank you.

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February 11

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

Psalm 106:3 (NLT) There is joy for those who deal justly with others and always do what is right.

Thought: Fairness. Forgiveness. Do what reflects the Father's heart.

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February 12

Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

Psalm 106:8 (NLT) Even so, He saved them...

Thought: We all have an "even so" list. But with God, there's forgiveness.

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February 13

The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

Psalm 106:13 (NLT) Let how quickly they forgot what He had done! They would not wait for His counsel!

Thought: God keeps His promises. Keep your faith.

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February 14

Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. Ephesians 5:2

Psalm 107:2 (NLT) Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out!

Thought: Share your story. You have something to give.

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February 15

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

John 9:38 (NIV) Then the man said, "Lord, I believe," and he worshiped Him.

Thought: Faith always pleases the Father.

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Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 4:20-21 (NLT): For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power. Which do you choose? Should I come with a rod to punish you, or should I come with love and a gentle spirit?

Today’s Thought: A lot of people are talk. They talk to you one way but live in a totally different way. This is not only damaging for the person but damaging for everyone around them. We need to practice what we preach. Not only on Sunday morning but 24 hours a day/365 days a year. Are you living this way?

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me to live out what I preach all the time. Please forgive me when I drop the ball. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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February 16

No power in the sky above or in the earth below-indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:39

John 9:27 (NIV) Do you want to become His disciples, too?

Thought: It's a question everyone has to answer.

[MajestyJo]

Have been thinking of God`s Love and putting my hand in His this morning.

Yesterday, on my way home from downtown, when I had to stop and rest many times a long the way. It is uphill all the way and I was grateful that my son came by and walked me home. I had to let him push my walker. I had chest pains and no energy.

When I had one of my little rests, my little figurine about 2 in. high, that I got when I was 10 years old for perfect attendance at Sunday School. It is a little girl, with a kerchief on her head, holding a bowl of eggs, and a puppy has his paws on her and wanting attention or wants to see what is in the bowl. That reminds me of my own curious mind that always wanted to know.

What I am most grateful for is the fact that I still have it 61 years later. I think it is the only momentum left in my life. I am surprised that I was able to hold onto it and not leave it behind, when I made all those moves in my life. I think it was my inner knowing and it was my inner connection that I held onto, that helped me get back to my God.

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February 17

The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe. Proverbs 18:10

John 8:47 (NIV) Jesus said, "He who belongs to God hears what God says."

Thought: Be still. He wants to speak.

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February 18

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things. Galatians 5:22-23

Psalm 106:3 (NLT) There is joy for those who deal justly with others and always do what is right

Thought: Fairness. Forgiveness. Do what reflects the Father's heart.

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February 19

Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5

2 Corinthians 4:13 (NKJV) ...since we have the same spirit of faith...we also believe and therefore speak.

Thought: Faith always looks forward.

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February 20

Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! Psalm 34:8

Proverbs 13:19 (NIV) A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul.

Thought: It's your day. Praise God for what He's done.

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February 21

Oh, that we might know the Lord! Let us press on to know him. He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring. Hosea 6:3

Exodus 6:7 (NIV) I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God.

Thought: Adoption is God's design.

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February 22

I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called-his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. Ephesians 1:18

Exodus 6:26 (NIV) The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, "Lead the people of Israel out of the land of Egypt like an army."

Thought: There's a time to pray. A time to be still. And a time to act. What is God calling you to do today?

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February 23

I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. Psalm 16:8

1 Corinthians 4:20 (NIV) For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

Thought: Stretch your faith. Believe God for big things.

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February 24

But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God's very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9

James 1:27 (NIRV) ...keep yourselves from being polluted by the world.

Thought: There's a lot of trash on tv, in movies and online. Steer clear.

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February 25

Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10

Jude 1:24 (NIRV) Give praise to the One who is able to keep you from falling into sin. He will bring you into His heavenly glory without any fault. He will bring you there with great joy.

Thought: Forgiven. Set free. Live like it. Leave the guilt and gloom behind.

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February 26

Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Proverbs 4:25

Psalm 106:1 (NLT) Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.

Thought: It's always good to tell God thank you.

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February 27

Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don't get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. Proverbs 4:26-27

Psalm 106:3 (NLT) There is joy for those who deal justly with others and always do what is right

Thought: Fairness. Forgiveness. Do what reflects the Father's heart.

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February 28

Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Psalm 119:144

Psalm 106:8 (NLT) Even so, He saved them...

Thought: We all have an "even so" list. But with God, there's forgiveness.