Archive (November 2016)

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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

2 Corinthians 4:17 eternal life suffering encouragement

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,
but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

Proverbs 17:9 forgiveness friendship

Monday, November 28, 2016

Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine.

Exodus 19:5 obedience covenant valuable

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

James 4:10 God humility reward

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Then I acknowledged my sin to you
and did not cover up my iniquity.
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.”
And you forgave the guilt of my sin.

Psalm 32:5 confession sin forgiveness

Friday, November 25, 2016

Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10 sin salvation kingdom

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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.

Philippians 4:6-7 gratitude prayer worrying

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

Proverbs 10:8 law wisdom heart

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 joy gratitude prayer

Monday, November 21, 2016

But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord,
I wait for God my Savior;
my God will hear me.

Micah 7:7 hope salvation listening

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.

Psalm 25:5 truth learning hope

Saturday, November 19, 2016

“If you do not listen, and if you do not resolve to honor my name,” says the Lord Almighty, “I will send a curse on you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already cursed them, because you have not resolved to honor me.”

Malachi 2:2 obedience blessing listening

Friday, November 18, 2016

They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”

Acts 16:31 faith salvation family

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Whom have I in heaven but you?
And earth has nothing I desire besides you.

Psalm 73:25 trust God heaven

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Matthew 11:29-30 humility rest learning

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”

Lamentations 3:24 hope materialism acknowledging

Monday, November 14, 2016

The soothing tongue is a tree of life,
but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:4 speaking Spirit lying

Sunday, November 13, 2016

God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Corinthians 1:9 Jesus calling reliability

Saturday, November 12, 2016

But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.

Malachi 4:2 joy righteousness healing

Friday, November 11, 2016

My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline,
and do not resent his rebuke,
because the Lord disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.

Proverbs 3:11-12 love Father learning

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

Ephesians 5:15-16 wisdom life mind

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other.

Deuteronomy 4:39 God heaven world

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Honor the Lord with your wealth,
with the firstfruits of all your crops.

Proverbs 3:9 money sacrifice giving

Monday, November 7, 2016

So we say with confidence,
“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me?”

Hebrews 13:6 trust fear protection

Sunday, November 6, 2016

“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything.

1 Corinthians 6:12 addiction desires life