Bible Verses - September

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September 1

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

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Psalm 78:1 (NIV) O my people, hear My teaching; listen to the words of My mouth.

Thought: Something special happens when we're still.

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I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. —Psalm 9:1

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Psalm 119:9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

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"The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light." Romans 13:12

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Nehemiah 1:11 Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.” I was cupbearer to the king.

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My times are in your hands. - Psalm 31:15

Thought: Don't sweat the small things, and leave the big things to God.

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September 2

Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world. - Psalm 46:10

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Psalm 119:64 The earth is filled with your love, Lord; teach me your decrees.

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Matthew 7:24-25 NIV "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."

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"Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation." Psalms 111:1

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I am the Lord your God, who teachers you what is best for you. Isaiah 48:17

Thought: God looks out for your best interests.

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September 3

Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28

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Isaiah 48:17
This is what the Lord says—
your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:
“I am the Lord your God,
who teaches you what is best for you,
who directs you in the way you should go.

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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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September 4

For the Scriptures say, "'As surely as I live,' says the LORD, 'every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will declare allegiance to God.'" - Romans 14:11

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2 Timothy 1:13-14 - 13 What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. 14 Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

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Luke 6:27-28 NIV "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you."

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September 5

Numbers 6:24-26 “‘“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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"Stand up and praise the LORD your God, who is from everlasting to everlasting. Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise." —Nehemiah 9:5b

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Matthew 6:26-27 - 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

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September 6

Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

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You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. - Psalm 16:11

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Today’s Scripture: 2 Peter 2:11 (NLT): But the angels, even though they are far greater in power and strength than these false teachers, never speak out disrespectfully against the glorious ones.

Today’s Thought: We need to be mighty careful of what comes out of our mouths. Even if someone is wrong, show respect. Remember, life & death is in your tongue. What will you choose today?

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me speak life into everyone I encounter today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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You alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you. —Nehemiah 9:6

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John 14:23 - 23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.

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September 7

Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: "This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!" —Mark 9:7

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Isaiah 58:9-12

Then you will call, and the Lord will answer;
you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.

“If you do away with the yoke of oppression,
with the pointing finger and malicious talk,
and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry
and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,
then your light will rise in the darkness,
and your night will become like the noonday.
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.
Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins
and will raise up the age-old foundations;
you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls,
Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.

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Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Matthew 6:25

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Psalm 28:7 (NIV) - The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.

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September 8

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

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And God is able to make all grace abound to you, 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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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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Isaiah 45:5-6 NIV "I am the LORD, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you have not acknowledged me, so that from the rising of the sun to the place of its setting men may know there is none besides me. I am the LORD, and there is no other."

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2 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV) - Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

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"The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace." Numbers 6:26

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Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. - Romans 12:15

Thought: Share the mood. Make someone feel good.

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September 9

Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

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Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. - Romans 12:9-10

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Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

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James 1:12 (NIV) - Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

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"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matthew 5:16

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September 10

Isaiah 58:10 and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.

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Today’s Scripture: 2 Peter 2:16-19 (NLT): But Balaam was stopped from his mad course when his donkey rebuked him with a human voice. These people are as useless as dried-up springs or as mist blown away by the wind. They are doomed to blackest darkness. They brag about themselves with empty, foolish boasting. With an appeal to twisted sexual desires, they lure back into sin those who have barely escaped from a lifestyle of deception. 19 They promise freedom, but they themselves are slaves of sin and corruption. For you are a slave to whatever controls you.

Today’s Thought: What controls you? Is it money? Your job? Jesus? We are called to be a slave for Christ. However, oftentimes we get our priorities out of proper alignment. Think about the order of your priorities today. Are they correct?

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that You help me to order my priorities properly. Please show me if they are wrong and how to fix them. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that." — James 4:13-15

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Isaiah 46:4
Even to your old age and gray hairs
I am he, I am he who will sustain you.
I have made you and I will carry you;
I will sustain you and I will rescue you.

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John 10:10 NIV "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

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He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29

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"But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." John 4:14

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Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

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September 11

As the Scriptures say, "If you want to boast, boast only about the LORD." When people commend themselves, it doesn't count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend them. - 2 Corinthians 10:17-18

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Psalm 121
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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Philippians 4:6-7 NIV Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands. Psalm 138:8

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"For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness." Psalms 18:28

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September 12

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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Psalm 138:3 (NASB) On the day I called, You answered me; You made me bold with strength in my soul.

Thought: God will firm up your faith. Just ask Him.

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Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. - Proverbs 4:23

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Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

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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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For this is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another. 1 John 3:11

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September 13

Matthew 6:27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

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Today’s Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8 (NLT): But you must not forget, dear friends, that a day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day.

Today’s Thought: God’s clock is not limited to our little 24-hour clock. Some of us have promises from God that we have been waiting on for years or even decades. He did not lie to you and you can trust that whatever He promised will come to pass!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me not to get weary as I wait on what You have promised me. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.

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Isaiah 26:3 NIV You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.

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"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1

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Jesus said, "It is finished." - John 19:30

Thought: Jesus had paid in full the debt of your sins and mine.

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September 14

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

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Philippians 2:1-2 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.

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Luke 15:8-10 (NIV) - “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

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"To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Colossians 1:2

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Jude 1:21 keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.

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September 15

1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.

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

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Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.

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1 John 5:13-14 - 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

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September 16

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

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And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don't know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. - Romans 8:26

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"Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth." —Genesis 9:16

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James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

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

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September 17

Psalm 30:2 LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.

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My child, don't reject the LORD's discipline, and don't be upset when he corrects you. For the LORD corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. - Proverbs 3:11-12

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Today’s Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14 (NLT): And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to live a pure and blameless life. And be at peace with God.

Today’s Thought: There was only one perfect person that walked the earth – Jesus. However, we should make every effort to live a holy life. God knows we will make mistakes and He will forgive us.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that You help me live a pure and holy life. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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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." Hebrews 13:5

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Ephesians 5:1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children

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"Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses." Psalms 107:13

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Matthew 19:25-26 - 25 When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?” 26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

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September 18

This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. - Hebrews 4:15

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Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

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Psalm 105:1 NIV Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.

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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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Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

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September 19

Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

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1 Timothy 6:11 (NIV) ...pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

Thought: You have a lot to live for. God is molding you in His image every day.

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So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. - Hebrews 10:35-36

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The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.— 1 John 2:17

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Ephesians 4:29 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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Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. James 5:14-15

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Psalm 109:30 (NIV) - With my mouth I will greatly extol the Lord; in the great throng of worshipers I will praise him.

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September 20

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.

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This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. - Psalm 91:2

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Today’s Scripture: James 1:4 (NLT): If you need wisdom-if you want to know what God wants you to do-ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking.

Today’s Thought: We need to ask God for wisdom every day. God does not get mad if you keep asking and you can never have too much Godly wisdom!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I pray that You give me wisdom as I make decisions today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "The Christ of God." —Luke 9:20

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Mark 10:27 NIV Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."

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Psalm 37:7 (NIV) - Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.

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"I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me." Psalms 3:5

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September 21

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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For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. - Zephaniah 3:17

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2 Corinthians 13:14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

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Psalm 37:7 (NIV) - Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.

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James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

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But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear him. - Psalm 103:17

Thought: God's love radiates in all directions forever from the cross.

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September 22

Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

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Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life. You can make many plans, but the LORD's purpose will prevail. - Proverbs 19:20-21

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To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. —1 Corinthians 9:22

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Romans 15:7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.

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1 Peter 3:8 NIV Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.

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Ephesians 4:2-3 (NIV) - Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

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September 23

Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

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Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. - Colossians 3:12

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James 1:12 (NLT): God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Today’s Thought: When we endure testing & hardships we must keep our heads up. We must remember that God knows what we are going through & He will take care of us!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me trust You no matter what comes at me today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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"'If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for one who believes." Mark 9:23

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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. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." — Matthew 7:7-8

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Romans 5:3-4 - 3 Not only so, but we[a] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.

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Mark 11:24 NIV Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

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1 John 5:1-5 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

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Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Proverbs 21:21

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"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." 1 Corinthians 10:13

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Lamentations 3:25-26 - 25 The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; 26 it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.

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One man give freely, yet gains even more. Proverbs 11:24

Thought: The joy is in the giving.

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September 24

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

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"... I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD. —Jeremiah 9:24

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There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD. — Proverbs 21:30

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Hebrews 10:35-36 “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”

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Philippians 4:4 NIV Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

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Matthew 8:23-27
Jesus Calms the Storm
Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”
He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.
The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”

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"The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works." Psalms 145:9

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September 25

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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So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. - 1 Corinthians 15:58

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Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. — Philippians 1:2

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1 John 2:1 “My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.”

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"Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite." Psalms 147:5

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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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September 26

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

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Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. - 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

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Today’s Scripture: James 1:16-17 (NLT): So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.

Today’s Thought: Every blessing we receive comes from God. It is important that we always give Him all the glory. We are unable to do anything without Him.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, thank You for blessing me even when I do not deserve it. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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1 John 4:13-15 NIV We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God.

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Hebrews 10:19
A Call to Persevere in Faith

Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,

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let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,

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2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

[dwmoeller]

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! - 2 Corinthians 5:17

Thought: Christian, let the world see the new you!

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September 27

Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

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James 1:18 (NLT): He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession.

Today’s Thought: We’ve all heard the saying, “You can choose your friends but not your family.” While in the natural this is very true but in the Spiritual it is not. God, the Alpha & Omega, King of kings, chose us! Wow!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, thank You for choosing me despite all my faults. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. — James 1:22

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Proverbs 8:10-11 (NIV) - Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

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September 28

2 Chronicles 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

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For the LORD is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation. - Psalm 100:5

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1 Corinthians 15:57 NIV But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. John 15:16

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Jesus said to them, "It is I; don't be afraid." - John 6:20

Thought: When life's storms rage, Jesus will calm all your fears.

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September 29

Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God —

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"And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." Deuteronomy 6:5

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Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

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Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. - Proverbs 16:24

Thought: Life's three most helpful words: "I forgive you."

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September 30

Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.

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Psalm 137:4 (NIV) How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land?

Thought: You may be going through a desert. God's hand is on you, even there.

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I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. - 1 Timothy 2:1-2

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Today’s Scripture: James 1:23-24 (NLT): For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.

Today’s Thought: Not only do we need to read & study God’s Word but we also need to apply it to our lives each & every day.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me not only to learn but apply the Word of God to my life each & every day. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Philippians 1:9-10 “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,”

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Psalm 105:4 NIV Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

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And so I will show my greatness and my holiness, and I will make myself known in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the Lord. Ezekiel 38:23