Dear Lord please be with us this day and please help us to remember to relax, and float for rest in the waters of despair and depression, instead of struggling and flailing about like a poor soul about to drown, fighting against what we cannot control. When the storms of life rage let us find comfort with the Holy Spirit Who is the Comforter, by searching for scripture that has a positive message and the reassurance necessary to bring us into the arms of our Shepherd, Jesus the Christ, in Jesus Christ's name we pray,amen.
KJV
Mt 7:24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
Mt 7:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
Joh 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Joh 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
Joh 6:40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Joh 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Excitement
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit show us paths to take that will lead us to new destinations as we seek Your Kingdom. Please help us to not lose what humility we have as we travel these paths today and be wise enough to share our victories with others if we have successes that may excite us to the point of boasting. Help us to bring others to this point of excitement in discovering the wonderful peace of mind found when surrendering our will to Yours, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:
One must reach the point of not caring two straws about his own status before he can wish wholly for God's kingdom, not his own, to be established. --C.S. Lewis
KJV
Mt 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Mt 13:31 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
Mt 13:32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.
Mt 13:33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
Mt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Quotation:
One must reach the point of not caring two straws about his own status before he can wish wholly for God's kingdom, not his own, to be established. --C.S. Lewis
KJV
Mt 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Mt 13:31 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
Mt 13:32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.
Mt 13:33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
Mt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Revealing
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit be with us in thought and deed and may we have an opportunity to make a difference in somebodies life. Please give us the wisdom and understanding to make a positive difference by either setting a good example or revealing a truth that had been overlooked, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:
Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore seek not to understand that thou mayest believe, but believe that thou mayest understand. -St. Augustine
KJV
Pr 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Heb 11:2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
Heb 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
2Ti 2:7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
Quotation:
Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore seek not to understand that thou mayest believe, but believe that thou mayest understand. -St. Augustine
KJV
Pr 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Heb 11:2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
Heb 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
2Ti 2:7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Reflect
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit guide and protect us throughout the day. Please may the Holy Spirit be using us to reflect the message of Hope whenever and wherever we can and may we not reflect feelings of despair and depression, but the Truth of the Love of Christ, in Jesus Christ name we pray, amen.
KJV
Col 1:23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
2Co 3:6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
2Co 4:1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2Co 4:2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
2Co 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
KJV
Col 1:23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
2Co 3:6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
2Co 4:1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2Co 4:2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
2Co 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Vanity
Dear Lord please be with us this day and please protect us from the demon of vanity with an armor of humility and the ability to be unselfish to all. May the Holy Spirit direct us through the paths of contact and interaction with Your children and may our compassion for others be dominant in our decisions and choice making, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV
Ps 24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
Ps 24:4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
Ps 24:5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
KJV
Ps 24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
Ps 24:4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
Ps 24:5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Ears and Eyes
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit be with us every step that we take down the paths of this day. Help us have the right attitude, patience, understanding, wisdom, and compassion, so that we may hear with our ears, and see with our eyes the things to be learned as we seek Your Kingdom, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:
Man was created with two eyes, so that with one he may see God's greatness, and with the other his own lowliness. -Samuel Y. Agnon
KJV
Isa 33:15 He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;
Ps 119:36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
Ps 119:37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.
Mt 13:13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
Mt 13:14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:
Isa 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Isa 6:9 ¶ And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.
Quotation:
Man was created with two eyes, so that with one he may see God's greatness, and with the other his own lowliness. -Samuel Y. Agnon
KJV
Isa 33:15 He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;
Ps 119:36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
Ps 119:37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.
Mt 13:13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
Mt 13:14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:
Isa 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Isa 6:9 ¶ And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Humor
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit show us paths to tread that may bring laughter and joy to our neighbors. Help us to lead the thoughts of others to peace and rest far away from hate, war, and greed. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:
The most completely lost of all days is that on which one has not laughed. -Chamfort
KJV
Ec 8:15 Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.
Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Quotation:
The most completely lost of all days is that on which one has not laughed. -Chamfort
KJV
Ec 8:15 Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.
Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Wonders
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit be by our sides as we tread the paths that are laid out before us. Please may we be productive and get things done and may we find insight as the Holy Spirit directs our steps and thoughts to the harmony and rhythm of Your Creation where wonders still wait to be embraced more fully by Your children. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV
Pr 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Pr 4:14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
1Co 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
1Co 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
1Co 2:15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
1Co 2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
KJV
Pr 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Pr 4:14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
1Co 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
1Co 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
1Co 2:15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
1Co 2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Mistakes
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit be with us comforting and forgiving us for mistakes made as we interacted with Your children. Please show us how to be gracious with the ability to accept acts of fellowship and brotherly love from others and may the mistakes that we have made in the past be points of thoughtful learning not memories that haunt our days in which we are seeking Your Kingdom, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV
Ga 5:13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
Ga 5:14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Ga 6:2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Ro 15:1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
KJV
Ga 5:13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
Ga 5:14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Ga 6:2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Ro 15:1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Monday, January 23, 2012
opinions
Dear Lord please be with us this day and please lead us away from the temptation to be arrogant and haughty without regard for others if they have different opinions or ideas than we do. Please help us to be patient and kind to others listening to their stories and points of view with understanding and compassion, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV
Jude 1:20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:
Jude 1:23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
Jude 1:24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,
Jude 1:25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
KJV
Jude 1:20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:
Jude 1:23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
Jude 1:24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,
Jude 1:25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Strength
Dear Lord please be with us this day and please help us feel the Holy Spirit's Strength envelop us when we feel weak or fearful as we face the burdens that we must move on this day. Please help us realize the power that is possible when we have the faith generated by the Holy Spirit to do all things through Jesus Christ, Who strengthens us, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:
The word "Comforter" as applied to the Holy Spirit needs to be translated by some vigorous term. Literally, it means "with strength." Jesus promised His followers that "The Strengthener" would be with them forever. This promise is no lullaby for the fainthearted. It is a blood transfusion for courageous living. --E. Paul Hovey
KJV
Php 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Joh 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
2Co 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Quotation:
The word "Comforter" as applied to the Holy Spirit needs to be translated by some vigorous term. Literally, it means "with strength." Jesus promised His followers that "The Strengthener" would be with them forever. This promise is no lullaby for the fainthearted. It is a blood transfusion for courageous living. --E. Paul Hovey
KJV
Php 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Joh 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
2Co 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Memories
Dear Lord please be with us this day and please help us make memories on this day that we will be happy to recall. May the Holy Spirit be with us guiding and protecting us in all that we say and do, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:
Happy is the soul that has something to look backward to with pride, and something to look forward to with hope. -Wilson
KJV
Ec 3:22 Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?
Ro 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Ro 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Quotation:
Happy is the soul that has something to look backward to with pride, and something to look forward to with hope. -Wilson
KJV
Ec 3:22 Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?
Ro 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Ro 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Control
Dear Lord please be with us this day and please may the Holy Spirit be our leader as we go through the day. May we be given insight on how to handle and cope with problems as they come up and how to keep from making problems where there won't be any if we just let God have control. Please forgive our sins and thank You for all of the great gifts that You have given us, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV
Ps 111:1 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
Ps 111:2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
Ps 111:3 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Ps 111:4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
KJV
Ps 111:1 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
Ps 111:2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
Ps 111:3 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Ps 111:4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Risky
Dear Lord please be with us on this day and please help us to have understandings of why we behave in different fashions according to who we are with. Please may the Holy Spirit empower us to bring others closer to You, rather than others leading us away to unworthy goals. Please give us the wisdom to consider the ending when we are making choices that are risky and unlikely to be good choices, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:
True wisdom consists not in seeing what is immediately before our eyes, but in foreseeing what is to come. -Terence
KJV
Jas 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Jas 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Jas 1:7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
Jas 1:8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Jas 1:9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
Jas 1:10 But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.
Jas 1:11 For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.
Jas 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
Quotation:
True wisdom consists not in seeing what is immediately before our eyes, but in foreseeing what is to come. -Terence
KJV
Jas 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Jas 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Jas 1:7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
Jas 1:8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Jas 1:9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
Jas 1:10 But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.
Jas 1:11 For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.
Jas 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Relax
Dear Lord please be with us on this day and may the Holy Spirit please be with us and show us how to relax and let God have control, let us not make problems where there are not any. May we not let our imagination cause us to think up problems that do not exist, but give us faith that the things that we try to do will work out alright and for the best. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:
Faith is kept alive in us, and gathers strength, more from practice than from speculations. -Addison
KJV
Mt 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Mt 6:32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
Mt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Mt 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.
Quotation:
Faith is kept alive in us, and gathers strength, more from practice than from speculations. -Addison
KJV
Mt 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Mt 6:32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
Mt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Mt 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Service
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit be with us and by our side in all that we say and do. Please show us wonders of beauty, love, and kindness as we interact with Your children when we share Your creation with all others in doing Your service. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:
No one is useless in this world that lightens the burden of it for any one else. -Dickens
KJV
Mr 9:35 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.
Mr 9:36 And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,
Mr 9:37 Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
Php 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Php 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Php 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Quotation:
No one is useless in this world that lightens the burden of it for any one else. -Dickens
KJV
Mr 9:35 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.
Mr 9:36 And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,
Mr 9:37 Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
Php 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Php 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Php 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Monday, January 16, 2012
Seek
Dear Lord please be with us this day and please help us with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to find the right words to say and the right deeds to do, that will help those who are seeking, to find. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV
De 4:29 But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.
Isa 55:6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
Isa 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.
KJV
De 4:29 But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.
Isa 55:6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
Isa 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.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Rest
Dear Lord please be with us this day and please help us find rest for our soul on this day. May the Holy Spirit be with us guiding us and protecting us from the evil one and may our thoughts and deeds be restful and bring rest to the souls of others, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV
Ps 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Ps 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Ps 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Ps 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Ps 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Ps 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
KJV
Ps 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Ps 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Ps 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Ps 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Ps 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Ps 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Truth
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit please show us paths to the truth in values and priorities as we travel through this day, and may it be evident by the things that we say and do. Please give us opportunities to show others the truths that we find, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:
Truth does not consist in minute accuracy of detail, but in conveying a right impression; and there are vague ways of speaking that are truer than strict facts would be. When the Psalmist said, "Rivers of water run down mine eyes, because men keep not thy law," he did not state the fact, but he stated a truth deeper than fact, and truer. -Alford
KJV
Joh 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
1Co 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
1Co 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
Quotation:
Truth does not consist in minute accuracy of detail, but in conveying a right impression; and there are vague ways of speaking that are truer than strict facts would be. When the Psalmist said, "Rivers of water run down mine eyes, because men keep not thy law," he did not state the fact, but he stated a truth deeper than fact, and truer. -Alford
KJV
Joh 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
1Co 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
1Co 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Realize
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the things that we try to do work out alright and for the best. Please keep us close to the Holy Spirit and guide and protect us from evil. Please help us realize and show to others the Path to Your Kingdom, Your Power, and Your Glory, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV
Ps 145:10 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.
Ps 145:11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;
Ps 145:12 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
Ps 145:13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.
Ps 145:14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
KJV
Ps 145:10 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.
Ps 145:11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;
Ps 145:12 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
Ps 145:13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.
Ps 145:14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Gifts
Dear Lord please be with us this day and help us to be in step with the Holy Spirit as we tread the paths made for us on this day. Thank You for all of the great gifts that You have given us, if we feel the comforting warmth of the sun, may we realize that as a gift, if we admire the beauty of the sky, may we realize that as a gift, if we recognize the harmony of love from another, may we realize that as a gift, all from Your Divine Love, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV
Mt 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Mt 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Mt 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
KJV
Mt 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Mt 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Mt 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Instruction
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may this please be a day of instruction in which we are led to wisdom through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Thank You for all of the great gifts that You have given us and please forgive our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Please may the instruction that leads us to wisdom not be one of painful consequence, but rather be one of peace of mind, and joy as a rewarding consequence. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV
Pr 12:1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
Ec 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Ec 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
1Co 1:5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;
1Co 12:8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
KJV
Pr 12:1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
Ec 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Ec 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
1Co 1:5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;
1Co 12:8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Alert
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit show us wonders on this day both in Your Word and in Your Creation. Please help us to be alert for paths to take that will bring us and others closer to Your Kingdom in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV
Ps 119:50 This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
Ro 12:15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Ro 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Ro 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Ro 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Ro 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Ro 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Ro 15:5 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
KJV
Ps 119:50 This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
Ro 12:15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Ro 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Ro 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Ro 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Ro 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Ro 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Ro 15:5 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Day of Beauty
Dear Lord please be with us, guide us, and protect us on this day that You have given us. Please help us to see the good and wonderful things that are in this day for us to use and experience as gifts from You. May the Holy Spirit help us find the beauty of fellowship with others and sharing the wonders and beauty of Your creation in sight and sound, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV
Song 2:11 For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;
Song 2:12 The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;
Song 2:13 The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.
Ps 149:4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
KJV
Song 2:11 For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;
Song 2:12 The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;
Song 2:13 The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.
Ps 149:4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Daily Bread
Dear Lord please be with us this day and please give us our daily bread in the form of understanding and Your Wisdom of Love. Help us to enjoy the day that You have given us and may the Holy Spirit guide us to the right priorities and make our paths straight and not hypocritical and double minded, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV
Jas 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Jas 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Jas 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
KJV
Jas 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Jas 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Jas 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Jumping to Conclusions
Dear Lord please be with us this day and please forgive our sins as we forgive the sins of others, and may the things that we try to do work out alright and for the best. Please show us with the help of the Holy Spirit how the virtues of patience and understanding can keep us from jumping to conclusions and making problems where they are not. Please stay with us, guide us, and protect us, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV
Ec 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Mt 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
KJV
Ec 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Mt 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Emphasis
Dear Lord please be with us this day and please help us have understanding and tender feelings for other people with patience and kindness being the chief emphasis in our thinking and actions. Please may the Holy Spirit give us the guidance necessary to control our reactions and lead us to the better end of all circumstances. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV
Joh 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Joh 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
KJV
Joh 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Joh 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
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