Monthly Archives: December 2014
Word of God
Romans 1:16 (NIV) 16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. Revelation 1:3 (NIV) 3 Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed … Continue reading
Charity of the Heart
Psalm 41:1-2 (NIV) 1 Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the LORD delivers him in times of trouble. 2 The LORD will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of his foes. Proverbs 19:17 … Continue reading
He Lifts Up the Humble
2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) 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 will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Psalm 18:27 (NIV) 27 You … Continue reading
God’s Righteousness (II)
Proverbs 13:21 (NIV) 21 Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous. Matthew 6:33 (NIV) 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Proverbs 11:28 (NIV) 28 Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, … Continue reading
Being Accountable
Ezekiel 18:20 (NIV) 20 The soul who sins is the one who will die. The son will not share the guilt of the father, nor will the father share the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous man will be credited to him, and the wickedness of the … Continue reading
Mary’s Song
Luke 1:46-55 (NIV) 46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done … Continue reading
God’s Children Follow the Example of Christ
Deuteronomy 6:7-9 (NIV) 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them … Continue reading
God’s Righteousness
Isaiah 64:6 (NIV) 6 All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. Ephesians 6:14 (NIV) 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of … Continue reading
God’s Loving Discipline
Job 5:17-18 (NIV) 17 Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. 18 For he wounds, but he also binds up; he injures, but his hands also heal. Psalm 94:12-13 (NIV) 12 Blessed is the man you discipline, O LORD, the man … Continue reading
Lift Up Your Soul to God in Prayer
Psalm 105:3 (NIV) Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. 2 Chronicles 7:14-15 (NIV) 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 will I … Continue reading