30 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3181

30 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3181

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart

Jeremiah 17:9-10a 

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

God knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows our hearts. He searches our hearts. Let's show God by our actions that we are speaking the truth. That is what He wants.

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29 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3180

29 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3180

Jesus promised: If two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 

Matthew 18:19

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Pray that we learn not to do things for people we are trying to help, but to work alongside them, rejoicing in the strength and hope they bring.

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28 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3179

28 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3179

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

1 Peter 2:9

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

We are chosen with a purpose. We are brought out of the darkness of sin and given the wonderful light of salvation so we can help others.

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27 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3178

27 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3178

Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God.

John 3:20-21

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

To have a remarkable sense of freedom we must confess our sins and ask God to search us and reveal anything spiritually unhealthy and unholy in us.

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26 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3177

26 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3177

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?

2 Corinthians 6:14

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

This verse is a powerful reminder that when we make life-long partnerships with those who do not share our deepest values, we are endangering our spiritual health.

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25 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3176

25 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3176

In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it.

John 1:4-5

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Jesus gives us life that gives us light that darkness cannot take away.

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24 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3175

24 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3175

When you are harvesting in your field and you overlook a sheaf, do not go back to get it. Leave it for the alien, the fatherless and the widow, so that the LORD your

God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

Deuteronomy 24:19

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

God has always set aside a provision for the poor.

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23 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3174

23 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3174

No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it.

1 Corinthians 10:13 -

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

It is wonderful to know that even though we are tempted over and over, God will never leave us or forsake us, and He rescues us again and again. He can enable us to recognize such traps and resist their allure.

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22 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3173

22 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3173

I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. This will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hoofs. The poor will see and be glad -- you who seek God, may your hearts live!

Psalm 69:30-32

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Our praise should not only please God but also stir our generosity which in turn blesses others and leads them to praise God.

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21 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3172

21 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3172

He had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 2:17

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Jesus had to be one of us. He did this so He could be like us in every way. He did this so He could be the perfect and faithful high priest who not only make atonement for our sins, but also the atoning sacrifice for those sins.

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20 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3171

20 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3171

Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

Hebrews 2:18

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Jesus was tempted like we are! He suffered like we do! Jesus knew suffering and mortality and that he now lives to redeem, to bless, and to ultimately help us

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19 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3170

19 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3170

You know my folly, O God; my guilt is not hidden from you. May those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me, O Lord, the LORD Almighty; may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me, O God of Israel.

Psalm 69:5-6

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

We are all weak and sinful. We still have Jesus to atone for our sins and to intercede before the Father on our behalf. We still have problems with our sin.

This verse reminds us not to make our sin to be an embarrassment to God or his people. Let's avoid sin because that is what God wants us to do. Let's avoid sin so it won't reflect badly on God's people.

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18 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3169

18 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3169

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:1

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

God's Message of salvation was with him at creation. John wants us to know that Jesus, God's Word and ultimate Message, was with God from the very beginning.. He is God with us, as Matthew puts it (Matthew 1:23). He is God come to visit us as Luke tells us (Luke 7:16). He is the Son of God as Mark reminds (Mark 1:1). He is God's ultimate and final Word (Hebrews 1:1-2)!

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17 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3168

 17 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3168

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

God wants us to have real life that lasts forever. That's why he sent Jesus, so we could have life. That is why Jesus left Him and came to earth, endured the Cross and its humiliation, and rose from the dead.

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16 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3167

16 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3167

Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ... to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.

Romans 16:25-27

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

God makes us strong and matures us into solid and true disciples. He does this through the words the Holy Spirit inspired and shared with us through Jesus’ early disciples.

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15 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3166

15 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3166

For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.

James 3:16

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Do you have laudable goals, great dreams and plans for the future?

Let us make sure our plans for the future are not selfish or based on envy, lust or greed. Instead, let us set our hearts to reach great heights for God’s glory and to do great things to be a blessing to others.

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14 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3165

14 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3165

"I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another. ... See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being, I tell you of them."

Isaiah 42:8-9

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

No matter what happens now or in the near or distant future, God is already there!

He is not bound by space and time. He creates reality by his powerful word. We must take comfort in knowing that wherever we find ourselves, God is already there. 

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13 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3164

13 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3164

God’s Word reveals many of its benefits, and the Holy Spirit empowers you as you learn to live acording to its principles.

Matt 5 : 3

1John 3 : 2

Psalm 29 : 11

Isaiah 26 : 3

Isaiah 41 : 10

Matt 6 : 25-34

John 14 : 2-3 ; 13-14

1Cor10 : 13

2Cor 1 : 3-4

Philippians 4 : 6-7

1John 1 : 9

1John 5 : 11-12

Rev 21 : 3-4

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12 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3163

12 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3163

We must love other Christians. We must pray for them and praise God for their spiritual progress.

John 14 : 15

1John 2 : 3-6

1John 2 : 9

Matt 5 : 23-24

Philippians 1 : 9-11

Col 1 : 9-14

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11 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3162

11 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3162

We belong to God.

Eph 1 : 14

2Cor 4 : 4

1John 5 : 19

Rom 8 : 22

Rev 5 : 9

Acts 20 : 28

1Peter 2 : 9-10

1Cor 6 : 19-20

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10 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3161

10 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3161

The Holy Spirit brings salvation, conviction, guidance and strength. He indwells and equips us for spiritual service and gives assurance of our salvation.

Dan 6 : 17

Matt 27 : 62-66

Eph 1 : 13-14

Eph 4 : 30

1Cor6 : 20

2Cor 5: 20

Titus 1 : 2

Esther 3

Esther 8

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09 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3160

09 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3160

The mandate of salvation is to obey God.

Eph 1 : 12

Phil 3 : 13-14

Job 38 : 1 - 42:6

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08 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3159

08 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3159

God took the initiative and chose me to be saved.

Rom 3 : 11

1Cor 2 : 14

Eph 2 : 1

Eph 4 : 18

2Cor 4 : 4

John 6 : 44, 37

2Tim 1 : 8-9

John 10 : 27-29

Ezekiel 36 : 22-32

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07 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3158

07 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3158

We have received an inheritance that cannot perish, fade away or be defiled. It is a secure inheritance.

Rom 8 : 17

Eph 1 : 11

1Cor 3 : 22-23

1John 3 : 2

1Peter 1 : 4

Psalm 136

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06 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3157

06 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3157

We are aware of the political uncertainty and military unrest in the world today. We are also know that God is in control. He governs the world, the nations and individuals.

               

Eph 1 : 9-10

Col 1 : 19-20

Rev 20

Rev 21

Isa 40 : 22-24

Isa 40 : 15-17

Prov 16 : 9

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05 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3156

05 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3156

When God forgave us of our sins and removed the guilt and penalty of our sins, He also gave us spiritual wisdom and insight.

We are now able to understand God’s will and apply it to our daily lives inn practical ways.

1Cor 2 : 14

Psalm 119 : 97-101

Eph 5 : 17-18

1Thess 4 : 3-

1Thess 5 : 18

1Peter 2 : 13-15

1Peter 3 : 17

2Peter 3 : 9

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04 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3155

04 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3155

Forgiveness means to cancel a debt or granting a pardon.

Christ carried away our sins on the cross.

Lev 16 : 7-10

Rom 5 : 20

Rom 8 : 1-2 ; 31-39

Matt 18 : 21-35

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04 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3155

04 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3155

Forgiveness means to cancel a debt or granting a pardon.

Christ carried away our sins on the cross.

Lev 16 : 7-10

Rom 5 : 20

Rom 8 : 1-2 ; 31-39

Matt 18 : 21-35

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03 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3154

03 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3154

God paid a high price to redeem us from our sins.

Eph 1 : 7

1Peter 1 : 18-19

John 1 : 29

Heb 10 : 10

Heb 13 : 15

Rom 12 : 1

Eph 5 : 2

2Sam 11

Psalm 51

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01 Apr 2014 Thoughts#3152

01 Apr 2014

Thoughts#3152

We are created to glorify God

2Thess 1 : 12

Exodus 33 : 12-19

Eph 1 : 6

1Cor 10 : 31

1Cor 6 : 18-20

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