Daily Quote, Bible Verse and Prayer - March

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March 1

Quote:
Fall on your knees and grow there. There is no burden
of the spirit but is lighter by kneeling under it. Prayer
means not always talking to Him, but waiting before
Him till the dust settles and the stream runs clear.
~ Frederick Brotherton ( F. B. ) Meyer

Daniel 12:12
Blessed is he that waiteth.

Prayer:
O God,
Your blessings always pour forth more sweetly when
I have had to wait for them in prayer. Amen.

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March 2

Quote:
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny
Compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Romans 5:5
Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God
has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who
was given to us.

Prayer:
My Savior,
The mighty gift of the Holy Spirit residing within me
is far greater than anything that has happened in my
past or what will transpire in the future. Thank You for
providing the way for me to lay down the burdens of my
past and to enabling me to face the future with courage. Amen.

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March 3

Quote:
The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.
~ Moliere,1622-1673 {submitted by Rev Nancy}

John 15:16 NASB
"You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that
you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain... "

Prayer:
O God,
Some days I despair because of my slowness of growth. Keep me ever mindful
that You have chosen me and appointed me as Your beloved child. I may grow
slowly but I am destined to change and bear fruit for Your Kingdom.

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March 4

Quote:
To love means loving the unlovable.
To forgive means pardoning the unpardonable.
Faith means believing the unbelievable.
Hope means hoping when everything seems hopeless.
~ G.K. Chesterson {submitted by Rev. Nancy}

1 Corinthians 13:13 NASB
But now faith, hope, love, abide these three.

Prayer:
Father,
Each day there is someone unlovable I need to love;
something unpardonable that I must pardon and something
unbelievable that I need to believe. This 24 hours, and each
day after, I must exercise faith, hope and love. Make me an
instrument of Your grace. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

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March 5

Quote:
Who is there that ever receives a gift and tries to make bargains about it?
Let us, then, return thanks for what He has bestowed on us. ~ Alphonsus Liguori

James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh
down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness,
neither shadow of turning.

Prayer:
My Lord,
You have bestowed upon me the precious gift of salvation.
May I unconditionally and unhesitatingly accept that gift. Amen.

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March 6

Quote:
To put your trust in the world or in worldly men is to build your house
upon the sand, for today they will raise you aloft and tomorrow will
so cast you down that there will be no trace left of you, for they are
in all things unstable. ~ Sadhu Sundar Singh, Indian Christian missionary

Matthew 7:26 ESV
And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them
will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.

Prayer:
Almighty God,
You are the only sure foundation upon which I can build my house.
Thank you for being strong and sure for me no matter what the storms
of life bring. Amen.

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March 7

Quote:
It's easy to get attached to idols, good things inappropriately
adored. But when you have Jesus in the center of a room,
everything else only junks up the decor. ~ Chuck Swindoll

Psalm 4:2 NIV
How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame?
How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?

Prayer:
My Savior,
May You always be the center of my room, my universe.
Nothing else is worthy of my entire focus. In Your holy
name I pray. Amen.

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March 8

Quote:
Everything we do is infused with the energy with which we do it.
If we're frantic, life will be frantic. If we're peaceful, life will be
peaceful. And so our goal in any situation becomes inner peace.
~ Marianne Williamson {submitted by Rev. Nancy}

Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts.

Prayer:
My Lord,
Help me to seek peace and to pursue it. Amen.

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March 9

Quote:
Prayer makes the Christian's armor bright; And Satan trembles when he
sees the weakest saint upon his knees. ~ William Cowper

Micah 7:7:
Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my
salvation: my God will hear me.

Prayer:
Oh God,
When I feel weak or inadequate as a believer, bring me to my knees
in prayer. May I pour out my soul to You that You may fill me back up
and renew a right spirit within me. In the precious name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

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March 10

Quote:
I have to work at my recovery and my faith. It does not happen
like magic.It is proactive, never passive. Like putting on the whole
armor of God; I can read about it and agree with it. But unless I
go through the motions of actually.doing it every day -- sometimes
many times a day -- it will do no good. ~ AlanH

Ephesians 6:14-18
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth,
and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And
your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be
able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take
the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which
is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and
supplication in the Spirit,

Prayer:
Father God,
Grant me a heart to diligently work at my recovery. And if
I become tired or discouraged, renew a right spirit within me.
In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

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March 11

Quote:
If you board the wrong train, it's no use running along
the corridor in the other direction. ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Romans 12:1-2
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.
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed
by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is
that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Prayer:
Almighty God,
When I surrendered to You, I boarded the train. I will take
my seat and refuse to run along the corridor in the other direction.
My old life is over. The new has begun. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

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March 12

Quote:
There is a big difference between hurt and harm. We all hurt
sometimes in facing hard truths, but it makes us grow. It can
be the source of huge growth. That is not harmful. Harm is
when you damage someone. Facing reality is usually not a
damaging experience, even though it can hurt. ~ Dr Henry Cloud

Psalm 138:7-8
Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
thou wilt revive me:
thou shalt stretch forth thine hand
against the wrath of mine enemies,
and thy right hand shall save me.
The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me:...

Prayer:
Loving Father,
Help me to discern the difference between hurt and harm.
Healthy growth can be painful... that is why they call it
"growing pains." Give me the strength and courage I need
to face that which lies ahead of me. In the name of Jesus
I pray. Amen.

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March 13

Quote:
Each time, before you intercede, be quiet first, and worship God in
His glory. Think of what He can do, and how He delights to hear the
prayers of His redeemed people. Think of your place and privilege in
Christ, and expect great things! ~ Andrew Murray

Jeremiah 33:3
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty
things, which thou knowest not.

Prayer:
Dear Father,
Help me to be quiet deep within my spirit before I pray. May I first
contemplate Your greatness and goodness knowing full well that You
delight in hearing my prayers. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

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March 14

Quote:
Measure not God's love and favor by your own feeling.
The sun shines as clearly in the darkest day as it does
in the brightest. The difference is not in the sun, but in
some clouds which hinder the manifestation of the light
thereof. ~ Richard Sibbes

Psalm 36:9 NKJV
In Your light we see light.

Prayer:
Loving Father,
My feelings are a poor indicator of Your mighty grace and
tender mercies. I can be so blind to You working in my life.
Open my eyes that I see. Open my heart that I feel. In the
precious name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

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March 15

Quote:
We need to learn to set our course by the stars;
Not by every passing ship. ~ Omar Bradley

Psalm 5:3
My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD;
in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.

Prayer:
Father God,
My I always keep my eyes focused upon You, my strong tower.
I refuse to be distracted by the problems, when You are the solution.
Amen.

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March 16

Quote:
Just as you do not expect a plant to grow without air and water, you
must not expect your heart to grow without prayer and faith.
~ Charles Haddon Spurgeon {adapted}

Colossians 4:2
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

Prayer:
Father,
Grow my heart and my faith. Mature me as a believer and strengthen
my trust in You. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

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March 17

Quote:
Sometimes God lets you hit rock bottom so that you will discover that
He is the rock at the bottom. ~Adoration to God {submitted by Fran}

Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Prayer:
O God,
You are my maker, benefactor, proprietor, upholder. You sustain me,
support and indulge me, save and keep me. In every situation you meet
my needs. Thank You for always being there for me. Amen.

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March 18

Quote:
The Word of the Lord is a light to guide you, a counselor to counsel you,
a comforter to comfort you, a staff to support you, a sword to defend you,
and a physician to cure you. The Word is a mine to enrich you, a robe to
clothe you, and a crown to crown you. ~ Thomas Brooks

Acts 17:11b
…they received the word with all readiness of mind,
and searched the scriptures daily…

Prayer:
Almighty God,
If I do not read Your Word daily I have no light, no counsel,
no comfort and no support. I am lost. But when I do faithfully
read, study and search my Bible, You speak directly to me,
You minister to my heart and bless my soul. Thank You for
this precious gift. Amen.

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March 19

Quote:
Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others
cannot keep it from themselves. ~ Sir James M. Barrie
{submitted by Rev. Nancy}

James 2:8
If ye fulfill the royal law according to the scripture,
Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

Prayer:
O God,
Help me to bring the joy of the Lord into the lives of
those with whom I have contact each day. Even a
word or a touch can often be the spark that ignites a
great flame in another person. May I provide the spark. Amen.

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March 20

Quote:
Just as the telescope and microscope show us that there is order and
design in all the works of God's hand, from the greatest planet down to
the least insect, so does the Bible teach us that there is wisdom, order
and design in all the events of our daily life. There is no such thing as
"chance", "luck", or "accident" in the Christian journey through this world.
All is arranged and appointed by God: and all things are 'working together'
for the believer's good. ~ J. C. Ryle

Romans 8:28
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.

Prayer:
Beloved Father,
Thank you for creating the universe right down to the smallest detail.
As I comprehend the order and greatness of Your works, how can I
possibly think that "chance", "luck", or "accident" happens. Thank you
for watching over me and guiding my steps each day for good. Amen.

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March 21

Quote:
The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat,
known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out
of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an
understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep
loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.
~ Elizabeth Kubler-Ross {submitted by Rev. Nancy}

Zechariah 13:9 NSAB
"And I will bring the third part through the fire, Refine them as silver is refined,
And test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, And I will answer
them; I will say, 'They are My people,' And they will say, 'The LORD is my God.'"

Prayer:
Father,
When I am suffering, struggling, feeling lost and defeated let me call upon Your
name to strengthen me in this time of need. It is only by going through the fires
of life that I can be refined as gold. Through suffering I learn an appreciation, a
sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills m

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March 22

Quote:
Your circumstances may not be what you envisioned, but
they are no obstacle for God. Paul learned that God was
fully capable to reveal Himself, not only in the expected
places, but in that which was unexpected as well. ~ Francis Frangipane

2 Corinthians 2:14
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in His triumph
in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the
knowledge of Him in every place .

Prayer:
O God,
My circumstances are rarely what I envisioned but I know
without doubt that You are ever present and always in control.
My trust is in You. Amen.

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March 23

Quote:
We can never ascribe too much to Jesus. He is worthy to be believed
first and foremost, rather than Satan, unbelief, the world, or appearances.
~ James Smith {adapted}

1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding,
that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his
Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

Prayer:
Dear Jesus,
Forgive me when I start to believe the lies of Satan or falter because of
appearances. Only You are true, faithful and righteous. You are my rock
and my fortress, unchanging and full of compassion. Amen.

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March 24

Quote:
Just as a broken bone, when it is healed, becomes stronger
at that place than it was before it was broken, so you can
become stronger by your very weaknesses. Thus when you
stumble, you stumble forward; when you fall, you fall on your
knees and get up a stronger person. ~ Chaplain Michael Clark

John 15:1-2 ESV
"I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every
branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every
branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit."

Prayer:
Thank you Jesus,
for guiding me forward when I stumble, for lifting me up from
my knees and making me a stronger person. I have been
broken in several places but always I heal more strongly in
these areas. Amen.

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March 25

Quote:
God’s Voice will never tell us to engage in any activity or relationship
that is inconsistent with the Holy Scriptures. ~ Charles Stanley

2 Peter 1:19 ESV
And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which
you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark
place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts,

Prayer:
Father,
Your Word is the yardstick by which I must measure all activities
and relationships. Thank you for giving me this sure guidance. Amen.

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March 26

Quote:
God has two dwellings;
One in heaven,
And the other in a meek and thankful heart.
~ Izaak Walton

John 14:16-17
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another
Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth,
whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees
him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you
and will be in you.

Prayer:
Father,
Meekness is not weakness. It is knowing that I am to
set my false pride aside and recognizing You as Lord.
You are the source of all blessings and I thank You for
them all. Amen.

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March 27

Quote:
God believes in me; therefore, my situation is never hopeless.
God walks with me; therefore, I am never alone.
God is on my side; therefore, I cannot loose. ~ Chaplain Michael Clark

Isaiah 40:11
He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather
the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom,
and gently lead those that are with young.

Prayer:
Thank You Father,
That no situation is ever hopeless, that I am never alone
and that I can always attain victory through Jesus Christ. Amen.

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March 28

Quote:
As you exercise your faith, as you rest, trusting in Him,
do what Christ would do in your circumstances. Unbelief
will flee as you become Christlike in the crisis. God will
turn your setback into a setup that releases destiny.
~ Francis Frangipane

2 Corinthians 1:24
By faith ye stand.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus,
Show me how to exercise my faith each day and in
every circumstance. Let unbelief melt away as I stand
on my faith. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.

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March 29

Quote:
How wonderful that Christ's love for me is so real, based on the fact
that he knows the worst about me. No discovery can disillusion
Him about me, the way I am so often disillusioned about myself,
and quench His determination to bless me. It is humbling to know
that He sees all the twisted things about me that others do not see
(and I am glad!), and that He sees more corruption in me than I see
in myself (which, in all conscience, is enough). There is, however,
equally great incentive to worship and love God knowing, for some
unfathomable reason, He wants me as His friend, and desires to
be my friend, and has given His Son to die for me in order to realize
this purpose. ~ James I (J. I.) Packer {adapted}

Song of Solomon 2:4
He brought me to the banqueting house,
and his banner over me was love.

Prayer:
My Lord,
You know everything about me: my twisted thoughts, my unreasonable
actions, my corruption and my failures. Yet, You choose to love me. You
continue to reach out to me. Today, I will reach back and grab on to Your
hand. Amen.

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March 30

Quote:
Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you
hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that
even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to
be a beautiful place. ~ Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., writer (1922-2007)
{submitted by Rev. Nancy}

Proverbs 3:5 NASB
Trust in the LORD with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.

Prayer:
My Savior,
The world seems so wicked. Pain is inflicted daily. But I will not let
my heart be troubled. You promise, "Peace I leave with you; My peace
I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart
be troubled, nor let it be fearful." To that I say, Amen!

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March 31

Quote:
Instead of languishing in your past wrongs and continuing
in them or even trying to fix them - God has a different
solution for you now. He solves the problem with one simple
word. In God you will find forgiveness. In Him you will
find strength. It's not too late for a change of fate. ~ Chaplain Michael Clark

Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man
his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and He
will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will
abundantly pardon

Prayer:
O God,
It is truly freeing to know You have forgiven me. I no
longer have to carry the baggage of my past. It can be
left at the foot of the cross! I am free!! In the name of Jesus. Amen.