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God blessed the seventh day and he consecrated it, for on it… Genesis 2:3

God blessed the seventh day and he consecrated it, for on it he rested from all the work he had done when he created all things. Genesis 2:3	God blessed the seventh day, and made it holy, because he rested in it from all his work of creation which he had done. creation blessing sabbath
You have already been cleansed by the word I have spoken to you. John 15:3	You are already pruned clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. purification Word of God speaking

I keep the Lord always before me, for with him at my right hand I will never fall. Psalm 16:8	I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. dependence equipment protection
This is how we can be certain that we abide in him and that he abides in us: he has given us a share in his Spirit. 1 John 4:13	By this we know that we remain in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. God Spirit nearness
Because I delivered the poor who appealed for help and the orphan who had no one to protect him. The blessing of the wretched was given to me, and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy. Job 29:12-13	Because I delivered the poor who cried, and the fatherless also, who had no one to help him, the blessing of him who was ready to perish came on me, and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy. widows orphans poverty
God saved us and called us to a life of holiness, not because of our works but according to his own purpose and the grace that has been bestowed upon us in Christ Jesus from all eternity. 2 Timothy 1:9	Who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal. grace holiness salvation
I do not say this because I have been in need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. Philippians 4:11	Not that I speak because of lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. trust dependence contentment
Therefore, take care to live as intelligent people, and do not be like those who are senseless. Make the most of the present time, for this is a wicked age. Ephesians 5:15-16	Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. wisdom life mind
While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:6-7	While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn. Jesus christmas
I will walk in complete freedom because I have sought your commands. Psalm 119:45	I will walk in liberty, for I have sought your precepts. freedom law seeking
Above all, maintain the fervor of your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8	And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins. sin love neighbor
Joseph therefore went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David. He went to be registered together with Mary, his betrothed, who was expecting a child. Luke 2:4-5	Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant. christmas
If you refuse to listen to me and do not sincerely resolve to give glory to my name, says the Lord of hosts, I will send a curse on you, and I will turn your blessings into a curse. Indeed, I have already done so because you have not heeded my warning. Malachi 2:2	“If you will not listen, and if you will not take it to heart, to give glory to my name,” says Yahweh of Armies, “then I will send the curse on you, and I will curse your blessings. Indeed, I have cursed them already, because you do not take it to heart.” obedience blessing listening
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring the good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to prisoners and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free. Luke 4:18	The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed. Spirit evangelism freedom
Father, allow those you have given me to be with me where I am, so that they may behold my glory, which you have bestowed on me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. John 17:24	Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world. Jesus Father prayer
See what love the Father has bestowed on us, enabling us to be called the children of God, and that is what we are. If the world does not recognize us, that is because it did not know him. 1 John 3:1	See how great a love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn’t know us, because it didn’t know him. love Father children
He answered, “Because you have such little faith. Amen, I say to you, if you have faith as tiny as a mustard seed, you will be able to say to this mountain: ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20	He said to them, “Because of your unbelief. For most certainly I tell you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” trust faith miracles
However, to avoid the temptation to immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. 1 Corinthians 7:2	But, because of sexual immoralities, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband. desires marriage relationships
By faith Abraham also received the power of procreation, even though he was well past the age—and Sarah herself was barren—because he believed that the one who had made the promise would be faithful in fulfilling it. Hebrews 11:11	By faith even Sarah herself received power to conceive, and she bore a child when she was past age, since she counted him faithful who had promised. trust faith reward
Your kindness is a greater joy than life itself; thus my lips will speak your praise. I will bless you all my life; with uplifted hands I will call on your name. Psalm 63:4-5	Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you. So I will bless you while I live. I will lift up my hands in your name. love life worship
No, throughout all these things we are conquerors because of him who loved us. Romans 8:37	No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. overcoming God love
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me. He has sent me to announce good news to the oppressed, to strengthen the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom to those held in captivity and release to those who have been imprisoned. Isaiah 61:1	The Lord Yahweh’s Spirit is on me, because Yahweh has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to those who are bound. Spirit hope redeemer
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7	Beloved, let’s love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. love neighbor friendship
But God is rich in his mercy, and because he had such great love for us, he brought us to life with Christ when we were already dead through sin—it is by grace that you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4-5	But God, being rich in mercy, for his great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved. mercy love Jesus
Brethren, we must always give thanks to God for you, and it is only right that we do so. For your faith grows ever more, and the love that all of you have for one another continues to increase. 2 Thessalonians 1:3	We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another abounds. faith love gratitude

Therefore, you must also be prepared, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.

Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come.

Bible verse of the day

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all assembled together in one place. Suddenly, there came from heaven a sound similar to that of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were sitting.

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