Thursday, January 31, 2013

Lamentations 3:19-33

The thought of my suffering and homelessness is bitter beyond words. I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss. Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the L ord  never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, “The L ord  is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!” The L ord  is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the L ord . And it is good for people to submit at an early age to the yoke of his discipline: Let them sit alone in silence beneath the Lord ’s demands. Let them lie face down in the dust, for there may be hope at last. Let them turn the other cheek to those who strike them and accept the insults of their enemies. For no one is abandoned by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion because of the greatness of his unfailing love. For he does not enjoy hurting people or causing them sorrow. (Lamentations 3:19-33 NLT)

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Job 42:10

When Job prayed for his friends, the L ord  restored his fortunes. In fact, the L ord  gave him twice as much as before! (Job 42:10 NLT)

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Exodus 7:3-5

But I will make Pharaoh’s heart stubborn so I can multiply my miraculous signs and wonders in the land of Egypt.  Even then Pharaoh will refuse to listen to you. So I will bring down my fist on Egypt. Then I will rescue my forces—my people, the Israelites—from the land of Egypt with great acts of judgment.  When I raise my powerful hand and bring out the Israelites, the Egyptians will know that I am the L ord .” (Exodus 7:3-5 NLT)

Exodus 4:10-12

But Moses pleaded with the L ord , “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled.” Then the L ord  asked Moses, “Who makes a person’s mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the L ord ?  Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.” (Exodus 4:10-12 NLT)

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Exodus 33:13-17

If it is true that you look favorably on me, let me know your ways so I may understand you more fully and continue to enjoy your favor. And remember that this nation is your very own people.” The L ord  replied, “I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest—everything will be fine for you.” Then Moses said, “If you don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place.  How will anyone know that you look favorably on me—on me and on your people—if you don’t go with us? For your presence among us sets your people and me apart from all other people on the earth.” The L ord  replied to Moses, “I will indeed do what you have asked, for I look favorably on you, and I know you by name.” (Exodus 33:13-17 NLT)

John 15:1-10

“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener.    He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.    You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you.    Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. “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.    Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned.    But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!    When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father. “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love.    When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. (John 15:1-10 NLT)

Friday, January 25, 2013

Romans 8:28

We are assured  and  know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together  and  are [fitting into a plan] for good to  and  for those who love God and are called according to [His] design  and  purpose. (Romans 8:28 AMP)

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Psalm 30:5

For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. (Psalms 30:5 NLT)

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Deuteronomy 8:18

Remember the L ord  your God. He is the one who gives you power to be successful, in order to fulfill the covenant he confirmed to your ancestors with an oath. (Deuteronomy 8:18 NLT)

Monday, January 21, 2013

Deuteronomy 8:18

Remember the L ord  your God. He is the one who gives you power to be successful, in order to fulfill the covenant he confirmed to your ancestors with an oath. (Deuteronomy 8:18 NLT)

Sunday, January 20, 2013

John 14:1

“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. (John 14:1 NLT)

Mark5:25-29; 34

A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding.  She had suffered a great deal from many doctors, and over the years she had spent everything she had to pay them, but she had gotten no better. In fact, she had gotten worse.  She had heard about Jesus, so she came up behind him through the crowd and touched his robe.  For she thought to herself, “If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed.”  Immediately the bleeding stopped, and she could feel in her body that she had been healed of her terrible condition. And he said to her,  “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over.” (Mark 5:25-29, 34 NLT)

Friday, January 18, 2013

Isaiah 41:13

For I hold you by your right hand— I, the L ord  your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. (Isaiah 41:13 NLT)

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Psalm 103:13

The L ord  is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. (Psalms 103:13 NLT)

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Proverbs 3:7-8

Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the L ord  and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones. (Proverbs 3:7, 8 NLT)

Monday, January 14, 2013

Genesis 28:14-15

Your descendants will be as numerous as the dust of the earth! They will spread out in all directions—to the west and the east, to the north and the south. And all the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your descendants.  What’s more, I am with you, and I will protect you wherever you go. One day I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have finished giving you everything I have promised you.” (Genesis 28:14, 15 NLT)

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Job 19:25-27

“But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. And after my body has decayed, yet in my body I will see God! I will see him for myself. Yes, I will see him with my own eyes. I am overwhelmed at the thought! (Job 19:25-27 NLT)

John 5:14

But afterward Jesus found him in the Temple and told him,  “Now you are well; so stop sinning, or something even worse may happen to you.” (John 5:14 NLT)

Friday, January 11, 2013

John 5:6-9, 14

When Jesus saw him and knew he had been ill for a long time, he asked him,  “Would you like to get well?” “I can’t, sir,” the sick man said, “for I have no one to put me into the pool when the water bubbles up. Someone else always gets there ahead of me.” Jesus told him,  “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!” Instantly, the man was healed! He rolled up his sleeping mat and began walking! But this miracle happened on the Sabbath,  But afterward Jesus found him in the Temple and told him,  “Now you are well; so stop sinning, or something even worse may happen to you.” (John 5:6-9, 14 NLT)

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Luke 11:5-10

Then, teaching them more about prayer, he used this story:  “Suppose you went to a friend’s house at midnight, wanting to borrow three loaves of bread. You say to him,    ‘A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit, and I have nothing for him to eat.’    And suppose he calls out from his bedroom, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is locked for the night, and my family and I are all in bed. I can’t help you.’    But I tell you this—though he won’t do it for friendship’s sake, if you keep knocking long enough, he will get up and give you whatever you need because of your shameless persistence. “And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.    For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. (Luke 11:5-10 NLT)

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

John 11:4

But when Jesus heard about it he said,  “Lazarus’s sickness will not end in death. No, it happened for the glory of God so that the Son of God will receive glory from this.” (John 11:4 NLT)

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Job 11:13-19

“If only you would prepare your heart and lift up your hands to him in prayer! Get rid of your sins, and leave all iniquity behind you. Then your face will brighten with innocence. You will be strong and free of fear. You will forget your misery; it will be like water flowing away. Your life will be brighter than the noonday. Even darkness will be as bright as morning. Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and will rest in safety. You will lie down unafraid, and many will look to you for help. (Job 11:13-19 NLT)

Monday, January 7, 2013

Job 9:1-4, 33-35

Then Job spoke again: “Yes, I know all this is true in principle. But how can a person be declared innocent in God’s sight? If someone wanted to take God to court, would it be possible to answer him even once in a thousand times? For God is so wise and so mighty. Who has ever challenged him successfully? If only there were a mediator between us, someone who could bring us together. The mediator could make God stop beating me, and I would no longer live in terror of his punishment. Then I could speak to him without fear, but I cannot do that in my own strength. (Job 9:1-4, 33-35 NLT)

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Job 7:18-21

For you examine us every morning and test us every moment. Why won’t you leave me alone, at least long enough for me to swallow! If I have sinned, what have I done to you, O watcher of all humanity? Why make me your target? Am I a burden to you? Why not just forgive my sin and take away my guilt? For soon I will lie down in the dust and die. When you look for me, I will be gone.” (Job 7:18-21 NLT)

James 3:2

Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. (James 3:2 NLT)

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Genesis 4:7

You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” (Genesis 4:7 NLT)

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Exodus 15:26

He said, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the L ord  your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and keeping all his decrees, then I will not make you suffer any of the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the Lord who heals you.” (Exodus 15:26 NLT)

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Job 2:9-10

His wife said to him, “Are you still trying to maintain your integrity? Curse God and die.” But Job replied, “You talk like a foolish woman. Should we accept only good things from the hand of God and never anything bad?” So in all this, Job said nothing wrong. (Job 2:9, 10 NLT)

Isaiah 61:1-3

The Spirit of the Sovereign L ord is upon me, for the L ord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the L ord ’s favor has come, and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies. To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the L ord has planted for his own glory. (Isaiah 61:1-3 NLT)