October 29

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1

And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Jude 1:22

Romans 8:23 - 23 And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a foretaste of future glory, for we long for our bodies to be released from sin and suffering. We, too, wait with eager hope for the day when God will give us our full rights as his adopted children, including the new bodies he has promised us.

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. - Ephesians 1:7

Thought: What great price God paid for us!

October 30

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. Romans 10:17

Psalm 56:3 - 3 But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

October 31

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 1 Peter 5:8-9

Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12

psalm 140:1-2 - 1 O Lord, rescue me from evil people. Protect me from those who are violent, 2 those who plot evil in their hearts and stir up trouble all day long.

The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God, The Rock, my Savior! - 2 Smuel 22:47

Thought: A living fortress is my God. I am safe with Him.